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Mumbai Street Style Tawa Pulao (तवा पुलाव) – Bold Pav Bhaji‑Inspired Flavors on a Sizzling Iron Tawa
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Recipe Details
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15 min
Prep Time
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20 min
Cook Time
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4
Servings
MABAPU TM Vegetarian (Veg)
Healthy Diet
What you'll need
Fresh from
the market
250 gram
250g Basmati Rice (बासमती चावल) – pre‑cooked and steamed
150 gram
150g Boiled Potatoes, diced (उबले आलू)
1
1 medium Capsicum, diced (शिमला मिर्च)
2 tablespoon
2 tbsp Pure Desi Cow Ghee (शुद्ध देसी घी)
1 tablespoon
1 tbsp Butter (मक्खन)
1 teaspoon
1 tsp Pav Bhaji Masala (पाव भाजी मसाला)
0.5 teaspoon
½ tsp Red Chili Powder / Lal Mirch (लाल मिर्च पाउडर)
0.25 teaspoon
¼ tsp Turmeric Powder / Haldi (हल्दी)
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01
Step
Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until water runs clear, then steam it for 12 minutes; fluff with a fork and keep warm. Visual cue: grains should be separate, glossy, and steam‑soft. Flame: Med...
02
Step
Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
Dice boiled potatoes into 1‑cm cubes and capsicum into similar size pieces. Keep them in a bowl of cold water to retain crunch. Sensory cue: potatoes should feel firm to the touch, capsicum crisp.
03
Step
Phase 2: Sautéing & Tempering
Heat a large iron tawa over High Flame / Tez Aanch. Add 2 tbsp ghee and 1 tbsp butter; let the butter melt and sizzle. When the ghee starts to shimmer and a faint crackle sounds, you’ll smell a nutty...
04
Step
Phase 2: Sautéing & Tempering
Add 1 tsp mustard seeds and 1 tsp cumin seeds. As they pop (audible crackling) and turn golden, swirl the tawa to coat the seeds evenly – this is the ‘bloom’ moment that unlocks deep flavor.
05
Step
Phase 2: Sautéing & Tempering
Stir in 1 tsp ginger‑garlic paste; sauté for 20 seconds until the raw scent disappears and a fragrant, slightly caramelised aroma fills the air. Flame: Medium Flame / Madhyam Aanch.
06
Step
Phase 2: Sautéing & Tempering
Add 2 tbsp tomato puree, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp red chili powder, and 1 tsp Pav Bhaji masala. Cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture turns deep orange‑red and the oil begins to separate at the...
07
Step
Phase 3: Simmering & Sauce
Toss in the diced potatoes and capsicum. Sauté for 2‑3 minutes; you’ll hear a gentle sizzle as the vegetables coat with the masala. The capsicum should retain a slight crunch (tactile cue). Flame: Med...
08
Step
Phase 3: Simmering & Sauce
Season with salt to taste and sprinkle 1 tsp crushed Kasuri methi between your palms (secret technique) to release its smoky aroma instantly. Stir well.
Per Serving
Nutrition
Breakdown
2 pieces per person
685.00
Calories per serving
12.50g
Protein
92.30g
Carbs
28.40g
Fat
Fiber 4.80g
Sugar 3.20g
Sodium 450.00mg
Cholesterol 35.00mg
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