Baked Tawa Pulao – Indian Spiced Rice Bake

This Tawa Pulao – Spiced Rice casserole wants simply 1 Pan and 1 step! Dump and accomplished bake with veggies and warming Indian spices. Function a major with added chickpeas or as a facet along with your favourite curry. 1 step 1 pan dump and bake! Gluten-free. Nutfree soyfree

At present, I’m obsessive about this Baked Spiced Rice Casserole aka. Tawa Pulao! Such a simple recipe that makes use of largely pantry staples and will be made with frozen veggies, canned veggies or contemporary ones. Use no matter you want and have obtainable.

As for the spices – I do know – the listing is lengthy however if you happen to don’t have a few of them, you possibly can simply use extra of the others. Curry powder can be an important substitute for garam masala and paprika or cayenne pepper can be utilized intead of chili powder.

Be at liberty to serve this as a facet alongside your favourite vegan protein or make it a major. Or simply add some chickpeas or lentils to up the protein.

Why it will turn into a favourite!

• 1 Step 1 pan recipe
• Dump and bake!
• good rice texture
• low lively time within the kitchen
• allergy pleasant

Extra Rice Casseroles:

Tex Mex Rice Casserole

Baked Vegan Mushroom Rice

Baked Kitchari Casserole (Spiced Lentil Rice Casserole)

Chana Pulao- Baked chickpea rice casserole

Components:

• I wish to make this recipe with Indian white basmati rice – it makes the fluffiest consequence. be sure that to rinse it nicely and soak it for at the very least 10 minutes
• some oil is added to boost taste and to maintain the rice grains from sticking collectively
• spices: floor coriander. Pav bhaji masala or garam masala, cumin, cardamom, dill, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Kashmiri chili powder and salt in addition to bay leaves
• the rice is cooked in a mixture of water with some tomato puree added for coloration and acidity
• we add 1 ½ to 2 cups of greens – contemporary or frozen
• garnishes: lemon juice and cilantro

Ideas & Variations:

• For variation, you may as well add a can of chickpeas to the rice or add some veggie crumbles or prime it with some toasted cashews for extra protein.
• You need to use frozen greens, simply thaw them for at the very least 10 minutes earlier than utilizing
• I wish to sprinkle the casserole with contemporary chopped cilantro and lemon juice for garnish
• for further warmth use ¼ teaspoon cayenne as a substitute of paprika or add it extra to the paprika

Easy methods to make Baked Spiced Rice -Tawa Pulao:

Wash and soak the rice, if you happen to haven’t already. Prep the remainder of the substances.

Brush the oil in an 8×10 or an analogous dimension baking dish then add drained rice and the remainder of the substances and blend nicely and even it out.

Cowl it with parchment and bake at 400F (205C) for 30-35 minutes. Test on the 30 minute mark if the rice is completed, if not then proceed to bake it for an additional 5–8 minutes after which examine once more.

The rice will proceed to prepare dinner within the warmth so that you need it to be nearly accomplished.

Then take the dish out of the oven, let it sit coated for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Then fluff up the rice with a spatula or fork. Style and alter salt and taste. You may add pinches of salt whereas fluffing up the rice, if wanted. Garnish with cilantro and squeezes of lemon

What to serve with this Baked Masala Rice Casserole?

Serve with non dairy yogurt  raita or serve it as a facet with Indian curries or dal(lentils)