Pigeon Peas Pelau with Soya Chunks by my Trini Mom 🥬 Veganuary 2022

In this Veganuary episode my Mum will show you how to make Trinidadian Pelau in her very own style. Pelau can be made in many ways - my least favourite makes use of carrots, and my favourite it by far my Mum's. If you give this easy Trinidad recipe a try, we'd love to know! Hope you like this tasty Pigeon Peas Pelau with Soya Chunks!
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups of parboiled rice
3 cans of pigeon peas
1.5 cups of dried soya chunks
3 spring onions
4 cloves garlic
1 medium onion diced
1 medium tomato diced
2-3 pimento peppers
1 Scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
Browning Gravy/Sauce
Handful of fresh thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Water
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ABOUT THIS CHANNEL:
Hi! My name is Aneela and I'm the host of this channel. I love to cook for those who love to eat, and I'm also passionate about photography and film making. Together, my husband and I create and produce content that features our love of vegetarian food and cooking, as well as health and wellbeing. We also enjoy sharing the occasional DIY and sometimes our travel adventures too. Hope you enjoy!
Edited with Adobe Premiere CC
Music from Epidemic Sound

[@krishnaramroop2574]

I made this, and it came out wonderful. Thanks mums..

[@frankherzer2227]

Happy New Year and thank you very much for this recipe.Greetings from Germany 🙏

[@Janicedsouza21]

always so nice seeing and learning from your mother!

[@maharajaneela]

Thanks Janice! I will pass on your kind words and make sure to feature her more on my channel!

[@sabeetarohoman8992]

Hello, this is Sabeeta, Sharon’s mom. Love it. This is exactly the way I cook, averaging the ingredients. Must be a West Indian thing.

[@maharajaneela]

Hi Aunty Sabeeta!!! It's really nice to read this lovely comment from you! My mom's recipe hasn't changed for years. I can't even recall the last time she used the coconut milk. I hope you are safe and well! Would love to see you soon when things are better ☺️🙏🏽♥️

[@zeenamarsi5738]

Well done mom....you can have your own show👍👍!! I can just imagine the aroma in that kitchen...definitely trying this one...thanks👍👍

[@maharajaneela]

Thank you so much! I will pass on these lovely words to her, and encourage her to cook more on my channel!

[@apachecares]

Thanks for sharing Trini mom. Keep safe from a Bajan mom 🇧🇧

[@saiashes]

Love this video! Auntie you are just wonderful! Thanks Aneela. I love pigeon peas aka Gungo peas, Tuvar. xx

[@maharajaneela]

Thank you so much dear Asha! To this day I remember the curry pigeon peas that you made for us in Bengaluru. It was the first time I had ever seen them fresh in the market

[@deeptipookat7554]

Awwww aunty totally rocked. It was so lovely to see her and hear her. Will surely try the recipe

[@maharajaneela]

Thank you so much Deepti! I will pass on your kind words to my mom! Miss you!

[@shraddharanawat1271]

What a lovely pelau recipe😋😋😋😋 and made by such a sweet lady ❤❤❤❤ would love to try soon 😍

[@maharajaneela]

Thank you Shraddha! I will pass on your lovely comment to my mom!

[@danielalavecchia9328]

Looks delicious!! I’m just here to say hello to Mama ❤️ 👋

[@maharajaneela]

I will pass on your lovely message my dear friend!

[@hamaniecheenibass5729]

Hi Aneela...you know i enjoy your mom's cooking...and great personality. Tell her to make some coconut chutney👍

[@maharajaneela]

Thank you so much for your encouragement! I will be sure to pass on your request and feature her more on my channel!

[@Raynu1000]

Namaste & Sita Ram Mamoo, Mami & Aneela🙏 It's awesome to see you guys cooking and Mamoo tasting 😊 on your channel. I am Actually making pelau tonight here in Florida 😊. Shiva ( Aroon's son) told me about your cooking channel and so here I am. This is Renu, Aroon's little sister ♥️❤️.

[@Roger-zc5zu]

Very nice ❤

[@maharajaneela]

Thanks 🤗

[@sharonrohoman607]

Oh goshhhh, Aunty! (in my best Trini accent) Ting lookin’ good!! I have been wanting to make pelau for the past year but haven’t yet gotten to buy the ingredients. Incidentally some of the best pelau I’ve eaten was made by my cousin-in-law’s Trini husband, who I much later found out is Allan’s second (or third?) cousin! I do love your recipes & video appearances - keep up the good work! 💓

[@maharajaneela]

Thank you sharon! I will pass on this lovely comment to my mumzie!

[@annie1467]

Mum is such a beautiful soul...love her cooking style

[@maharajaneela]

Thank you so much dear friend! I will pass on your lovely comment to my mom!

[@BenNeedsATheme4aDream]

Yayy!! Aunty is back :) I found the way you spelt 'pelau' quite interesting. Here, I reckon a rice dish like this would be called a pulao, pilaf, teheri, veg biryani... There may be vast differences btw them. But I'm too ignorant XD If I ever learn to locate pigeon peas or figure out what they are called locally(in Hindi). I'll definitely try this dish. Thank you for your efforts and happy new year!

[@maharajaneela]

Keen observation Ben! And I agree with you 100% about the spelling.. but most Trinidadians will actually spell it the way that I did. I think it's weird too! When I lived in Bangalore I found fresh pigeon peas and they were called togrika. But I have no idea what it's called in Hindi. Thanks for your comment!

[@saiashes]

@@maharajaneela We get it frozen in Idian supermarkets called Tuvar x

[@richadave3834]

Dear Aneela! another passionately made video xx This is for aunty ji- Aunty ji Namaste, I love watching you cook with so much simplicity and love. Thank you for such a hearty and healthy dish, I did get lots of inspiration, will definitely try it. I won't be able to source whole pigeon peas in Australia, will normal tuvar daal be ok? Best regards to Uncleji and you.

[@maharajaneela]

Thank you so very much dear Richa ♥️

[@Bradlee297]

Please share the salad recipe

[@rogerrampersad9712]

Hi Aneela, my wife and I found your channel while searching for Trini food and came across one of your Mom's earlier videos (could be the parasad one) - and we have been subscribers ever since. We absolutely love your Mom and the way she cooks! Definitely gonna give this a try - perfectly done Moms!

[@maharajaneela]

Hi Roger! I am truly sorry for this late reply. I appreciate your very kind comment so much and I will pass on your words to my Mom. I'll also be certain to feature her more on my channel! Wish you and your wife the best!

[@cupid2004]

Love your mom!!!! This looks so delicious! I hope to try it someday ☺️ Would love to see more recipes from your mom please!!!

[@maharajaneela]

Thank you so much for your encouragement and this lovely comment! I will pass it on to my mom and be sure to feature her more on my channel!

[@sangeeta3807]

This looks delish Mum definitely want to try!☺️ Can you find the pigeon peas at the local grocery store? Can you substitute anything else in place? Somehow I feel the pigeon peas is a staple for this dish?🤔 Also can you opt to not use the browning if you don't have it? Last qz- how do you prevent the rice and pot contents from sticking to the bottom?

[@maharajaneela]

Hello! So sorry for this late reply. I feel like you might be able to substitute lentils although the cooking time might be a little bit different. We get our canned pigeon peas here from the Asian store or the West Indian store.

[@frankherzer2227]

I have to cook this meal.But.....I'll eat a fresh habanero extra to this exellent recipe.Because I like it HOT 💥💥💥(That's the reason why I like the cuisine from Thailand and South India).

[@maharajaneela]

Guten tag Frank! Thank you for commenting on this video. I remember that you like spicy food! I think adding a pepper for you might be a great idea!

[@frankherzer2227]

💖👍😃

[@krishnaramroop2574]

I'm looking for a good brand name cook ware, not stock pot.