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Oct 9, 2026 6 min
podi masala riceone-pot mealquick lunch recipesoya chunks recipeeasy indian cooking
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This video demonstrates a quick, one-pot, protein-rich 'Podi Masala Rice' recipe featuring rice, soya chunks, and basic vegetables.

The video presents a time-saving, one-pot recipe tailored for busy individuals, such as working mothers. By combining rice, soya chunks for extra protein, and simple aromatics like onions, potatoes, and spices, the cook creates a 'Podi Masala Rice' that can be prepared in about 15-20 minutes. The method involves soaking the rice and soya chunks, preparing a quick potato-onion base with aromatic curry leaves and spices, and then cooking everything together in a single pot.

Recipe

Podi Masala Rice
not specified servings 35 min total indian easy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • not specified soya chunks
  • 1 tsp mustard oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2-3 pinch asafoetida
  • not specified curry leaves
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • not specified potatoes, small cubes
  • not specified coriander powder
  • not specified cumin powder
  • not specified red chili powder
  • not specified turmeric powder
  • to taste salt
  • not specified Podi masala
  • not specified green chilies
  • not specified tomatoes, sliced
  • not specified lemon, sliced
  • not specified fresh coriander, chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Steps

  1. 1
    Wash and soak rice and soya chunks in water for 10-20 minutes. 0:27
  2. 2
    Heat mustard oil in a pot and add cumin, mustard seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. 2:30
  3. 3
    Add sliced onions to the pot and sauté until translucent. 3:30
  4. 4
    Stir in cubed potatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes. 3:54
  5. 5
    Add all spices (coriander, cumin, chili, turmeric, salt, and Podi masala) and green chilies. 4:16
  6. 6
    Add soaked rice and soya to the pot and sauté briefly. 5:46
  7. 7
    Pour in two cups of water (double the rice volume) and bring to a simmer, then cover. 4:18
  8. 8
    After 10-12 minutes, garnish with tomato slices, lemon, green chilies, and fresh coriander. 4:51
  9. 9
    Cover and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is soft.

Finishing

  • Serve hot with tomato-onion raita

Substitutions

  • Podi masala → sambar masala, biryani masala, pav bhaji masala, or garam masala

Storage

Store leftovers in a refrigerator in an airtight container.

Pairings

  • Tomato-onion raita

Notes from the creator

  • Adding soaked rice and soya makes the dish cook much faster.
  • Double the volume of water relative to the rice ensures perfectly fluffy grains.
  • Let the dish sit covered for 5 minutes after cooking to prevent breaking the grains when stirring.

Key Points

  • 0:11 Preparation of ingredients by soaking one cup of basmati rice and soya chunks together for 10-20 minutes.
  • 1:43 Chopping onions, potatoes, and other aromatics to make the base for the rice.
  • 2:27 Tempering the pot with mustard oil, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves, followed by sautéing vegetables.
  • 4:16 Incorporating basic spices including coriander, cumin, red chili, turmeric powder, and 'Podi' spice mix to the base.
  • 5:46 Adding soaked rice and soya, along with twice the amount of water as rice, and cooking until tender before garnishing with fresh tomatoes, lemon, and cilantro.

Worth watching if: You are a busy professional or parent looking for a nutritious, fast, one-pot lunch idea.

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