“The first place to listen is food.”
Some dishes don't just feed you — they remind you of someone. Tawa pulao (our Comfort Bowl Tawa Pulao) is one of them. And if you're someone who's forced to cook but loves to eat, it's as easy as 2-minute noodles.
Turns out, families across India have trusted Tawa pulao the same way for generations. Most people never stop to ask why it works. They just make it before they’ve decided anything else, and reach for it again after a long day. Then they make it again the next week, without thinking twice. It comes together from 9 real ingredients, and the truth is it’s real comfort, plate after plate. It’s also a genuinely stunning bit of chemistry — supporting digestion and nourishing an ordinary meal. You can try it this weekend instead of ordering in. Tag us when you do — we repost our favourites every week.
Happy food is healthy food
We don't split the two. The taste and the goodness are the same thing. You are what you eat.
Naturally in it: Omega-3 (ALA) (from Mustard Seeds) · Iron (from Fenugreek Leaves (Methi)).
Per 100g: 1.60g protein · 2.60g fibre · 44 kcal.
The spices you'll smell: Sugar, White (neutral), Sendha Namak (neutral), Amchur (tart, mango-fruity), Kala Namak (pungent sulphur (rotten-egg)), Cumin (toasty, warm, earthy).
- Dry Ginger (Sonth) — As dried ginger, it shares ginger’s named role among spices with strong antioxidant capacity used traditionally in pr… Scientific review.
- Oregano — Oregano, a Mediterranean culinary herb, is particularly rich in rosmarinic acid, a powerful antioxidant, contributing… Scientific review.
- Coriander Leaves — Green leafy vegetables are rich in vitamins A, C, E, K, folate and carotenoids with neuroprotective antioxidant roles… Cohort study.
Make it — as easy as 2-minute noodles
You'll need: 1 pack of Tawa pulao · 330ml Water | 15g or 2 spoons Ghee | 20g or 2 spoons Chopped coriander | 30g Peas | 100g or 1 small Potato, diced evenly | 40g Caulifower, diced | 30g or 1 small Carrot, diced evenly | 70g or 1 small onion, chopped evenly | 2g or 1/2 spoon garlic, minced.
- Wash the basmati rice thoroughly and soak for 10-15 minutes (optional but recommended).
- In a pan, heat the ghee. Add the onions and garlic vegetables till fragrant.
- Add the vegetables and saute for a minute.
- Add the soaked rice to the pan and lightly shallow fry the rice and vegetables for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Magic Mix to the pan and stir well, coating the rice and vegetables evenly.
- Pour in 300 ml of boiling hot water, cover the pan with a lid, and reduce the heat to low.
- Let the biryani steam cook on low heat for 10-12 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and the water is absorbed.
- Once done, fluff the rice gently with a fork and garnish with chopped coriander if desired.
👩🍳 Chef's tip: Serve the Tawa Pulao hot, accompanied by a side of cooling raita or cucumber salad to balance the flavors. For an extra touch of indulgence, drizzle a little ghee on top before serving and garnish with toasted cashews for a rich, crunchy finish.
