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Tava Pulav

Mumbai street foods are super famous in India for their unique flavors. Tava pulav is a spicy and aromatic rice dish for late night carb fix.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Large Wok or Skillet (Tava)

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • Curry Leaves a handful
  • 1 large Red Onion sliced
  • 1 tbsp Kasoori Methi
  • 3 Green chillies slit
  • 3 pods Garlic sliced
  • 3 large Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tbsp Chilly Garlic paste
  • 2 tbsps Pav Bhaji masala
  • 2 cups Brown Basmati rice cooked
  • 1 cup Tofu cubes extra firm
  • Salt

Instructions

  • First marinate the tofu in oil and Pav Bhaji masala 
    Heat up a large wok, add oil, shallow fry to a golden brown color and crispy texture
    Remove the tofu and set aside
  • In the same wok, add cumin seeds and curry leaves
  • Keep adding the following and saute - red onions, garlic, green chillies, chilly garlic paste and tomatoes 
  • Add kasoori methi, pav bhaji masala and salt
  • Fry until the masala is nice and pulpy 
  • Add cooked rice and mix throughly to coat
  • Finally add the crispy tofu and garnish with cilantro leaves
  • Tava pulav is ready!