Tawa Pulao

Tawa pulao is a famous street food from Bombay.  This vegetarian rice recipe is prepared in tawa and it uses pav bhaji masala powder for the flavor. Simple and easy recipe for lunch or dinner. First time I tasted this in my friend's home, I loved it.  She sent me the recipe in whatsapp and tried it in home. It was a big hit. It can be prepared with left over rice. I used sona masoori rice for tawa pulao preparation. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Mumbai street food tawa pulao.

Tawa Pulao Recipe Mumbai Street food Vegetarian Tawa Pulao. Preparation Time : 10 mins | Cooking Time : 15 mins | Yields : 4 Recipe Category: Main Recipe Cuisine: Indian Author: Nithya Ingredients: Butter : 2 tsp Onions cut lengthwise : 1/2 Cup Ginger garlic paste : 1 tsp Green chilli finely chopped : 1  Green capsicum : 1/4 Cup Tomatoes finely chopped : 1 Cup Salt : As needed Chilli powder : 1 tsp Pav bhaji masala : 2 tsp Cooked Green peas : 1/4 Cup Cooked rice : 2 Cups Coriander leaves : For Garnishing Instructions: 1.Heat butter in tawa or heavy bottomed pan. Add onions and fry till it turns translucent and light brown. Add ginger garlic paste and green chillies and fry till raw smell goes off. Add green capsicum and fry for 2 mins. 2. Add finely chopped tomatoes,pav bhaji masala, salt, chilli powder and 1 tbsp water. Allow tomatoes to turn mushy. Add green peas, cooked rice and coriander leaves. Mix well and serve hot. Mumbai street food tava pulao Tips: Adding green chilli is optional. Boiled potatoes can also be added.