Chana Pulao Recipe - Easy, Flavorful & Perfect One-Pot Meal
Chana Pulao is a flavorful and comforting rice dish made with boiled chickpeas, aromatic spices, and basmati rice. This chana pulao recipe is easy to prepare and makes a perfect one-pot meal for lunch and dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 cup boiled chickpeas
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 green chillies, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cinnamon
- 2 black peppers
- 2 cloves
- ½ tsp chana masala
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes after washing in clean water.
- After 30 minutes, heat oil in a pressure cooker on medium heat.
- Add all the whole spices to the heated ghee.
- When they start crackling, add sliced onion.
- Saute it till golden, then add tomato and ginger & garlic paste.
- Mix and saute all together until the tomatoes are soft.
- When they are mushy, add garam masala, chana masala, salt, and green chillies.
- Mix the spices well and add the soaked rice and boiled chickpeas.
- Pour 2 cups of water into it.
- Mix all the ingredients well and cover the cooker lid.
- Pressure cook for 1 whistle, then turn off the flame.
- When the pressure calms down, open the lid.
- Now, fluff gently, garnish with some coriander leaves, and serve.
Notes
- Use long-grained basmati rice for a fluffy texture.
- Always soak the rice for 20-30 minutes before cooking.
- Use previously cooked chickpeas for faster preparation.
- Use cilantro to add some freshness to the pulao.