Chana Pulao Recipe

Name: Chana Pulao
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpeas (white); 2 cups rice, soaked for about 30 minutes; 5 tablespoons oil; 1 medium sized onion, sliced; 1 tablespoon ginger paste (Adrak); 1 tablespoon garlic paste (Lehsan); 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed (Zeera); 6 black pepper (Kali Mirch); 6 cloves (Laung); 1 black cardamom pod (Bari Ilaichi)

Servings: persons

1 cup chickpeas (white)
2 cups rice, soaked for about 30 minutes
5 tablespoons oil
1 medium sized onion, sliced
1 tablespoon ginger paste (Adrak)
1 tablespoon garlic paste (Lehsan)
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed (Zeera)
6 black pepper (Kali Mirch)
6 cloves (Laung)
1 black cardamom pod (Bari Ilaichi)

1
Add about 3 cups of water and boil till the Chana becomes tender but does not break apart. Drain and keep aside.
2
In another pan, heat the oil and add the onions. Saute till it starts to turn brown.
3
Add the Ginger (Adrak), Garlic (Lehsan), Cumin Seeds (Zeera)), Black Peppercorn. (Kali Mirch), Clove (Laung), Ilaichi, cinnamon and salt along with 1/2 cup of water. Mix well and allow the water to dry. Add the Chana and presoaked rice.
4
Add water so that it reaches about a 11/2 cm above the level of the rice and Chana.
5
Cover and cook till water dries and the rice and Chana tender.
6
Reduce heat to the minimum, cook in their own steam (dum) for another 5 minutes and remove.
7
Serve with garlic chutney or Achaar.

649

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chickpeas (white), 2 cups rice, soaked for about 30 minutes, 5 tablespoons oil, 1 medium sized onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Chana Pulao falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chana Pulao

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