FOOD LIBRARY
Soya Black Pepper Rice with Chana Dal Fry, Veg Raita & Salad
October 12, 2026 · Vaishnavi
Ingredients
- 80 g soya chunks (rehydrated)
- 70 g raw basmati rice
- 40 g chana dal (soaked)
- 100 g mixed salad vegetables (cucumber, tomato, carrot)
- 80 g plain yogurt
- 30 g onion
- 1 tsp black pepper powder
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- Salt and mild spices to taste
Preparation
- Cook rice; sauté rehydrated soya with black pepper, salt and a little oil; mix into rice.
- Pressure-cook soaked chana dal; temper with cumin, onion and spices for a light fry.
- Whisk yogurt with finely chopped cucumber or mixed veg and salt for raita.
- Chop remaining vegetables into a fresh salad.
- Plate soya black-pepper rice with chana dal fry, raita and salad.
- Serve warm as one complete portion.