Spice Up Your Mealtime With This Easy Tawa Pulao Recipe

Craving the spicy, buttery goodness of Mumbai street food? Tawa Pulao is your perfect fix! Bursting with bold flavors, this dish is made by tossing cooked rice with a medley of vegetables, aromatic spices, and a generous amount of butter—on a hot tawa (griddle). It’s quick, fiery, and utterly irresistible!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked basmati rice (cooled)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 1 capsicum (chopped)
• 1 tomato (chopped)
• ½ cup boiled peas
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tbsp pav bhaji masala
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 2 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• Chopped coriander and lemon wedges (for garnish)

Instructions:

Heat the tawa: Add butter and oil. Toss in onions, sauté until golden.
Add the veggies: Mix in capsicum and cook till soft. Add tomatoes and peas.
Spice it up: Stir in ginger-garlic paste, pav bhaji masala, chili powder, turmeric, and salt. Cook until the masala releases oil.
Toss the rice: Add cooked rice and mix well on the tawa until every grain is coated in the masala.
Garnish & serve: Top with fresh coriander, a squeeze of lemon, and a blob of butter.

Quick Tips:

• For extra flavor, use leftover pav bhaji instead of masalas.
• Avoid overcooking the rice; it should remain fluffy and separate.
• Add some grated cheese on top for a cheesy twist!

Tawa Pulao is a spicy, comforting treat that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a quick fix when guests arrive. Try it once—and it might just become your go-to rice dish!