By Garima Johar
February 4, 2026
Coming home after a hectic work day requires a low-effort meal. To achieve your protein consumption, you can make one-pot soybean pulao. Follow this recipe to make a high-protein meal in 15 minutes.
1 cup rice 1 cup soya chunks 1 onion 1 tomato 1 green chilli 1 inch ginger 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 bay leaf 2 green cardamoms 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/4 cup coriander leaves Salt to taste 2 tablespoons oil Mixed vegetables
Rinse the rice and soya chunks and soak for half an hour. Drain and keep aside.
Heat some oil and saute cumin seeds, bay leaf, green cardamom, and cinnamon stick.
Add chopped onion, ginger and garlic. Mix in tomatoes and cook till they are soft.
Stir in turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and garam masala.
Add mixed vegetables like peas, carrots, and cauliflower. Pour some water and boil.
Add the rice and soya chunks. Simmer for about 20 minutes. Serve with raita.