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

At the moment, I’m obsessive about this Baked Spiced Rice Casserole aka. Tawa Pulao! Such a straightforward recipe that makes use of largely pantry staples and might be made with frozen veggies, canned veggies or recent ones. Use no matter you want and have out there.

As for the spices – I do know – the checklist is lengthy however when you don’t have a few of them, you’ll be able to simply use extra of the others. Curry powder could be an ideal substitute for garam masala and paprika or cayenne pepper can be utilized intead of chili powder.

Be happy to serve this as a aspect alongside your favourite vegan protein or make it a predominant. Or simply add some chickpeas or lentils to up the protein.

Why it will grow to be a favourite!

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

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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 end result. be certain that to rinse it properly and soak it for at the very least 10 minutes
• some oil is added to reinforce 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 – recent or frozen
• garnishes: lemon juice and cilantro

Suggestions & Variations:

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

Learn how to make Baked Spiced Rice -Tawa Pulao:

Wash and soak the rice, when you haven’t already. Prep the remainder of the components.

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

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

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

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

Then fluff up the rice with a spatula or fork. Style and alter salt and taste. You’ll be able to 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 aspect with Indian curries or dal(lentils)