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Chana Pulao

Chana Pulao is a healthy & tasty pulao made by cooking chana with tempered spices, onion and herbs. Chana Pulao is a perfect choice of special rice at times when we run dry of veggies and is simple & quick to make. Chana Pulao Recipe published in this post with step by step pictures.
Prep Time8 hours
Cook Time20 minutes
Servings2 people
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup chana black / white I have used black in this recipe
  • 1 small sized big onion chopped finely
  • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon chana masala powder / garam masala powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 2 teaspoon coriander leaves chopped finely
  • salt to taste

To Temper :

  • 2 teaspoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon ghee
  • 2 1/2 inch piece cinnamon
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 cardamom
  • 1 star anise

Instructions

  • Soak chana the previous night or at least for 8 hrs.
  • Pressure cook chana for 5-6 whistles with salt and required water, Set aside.
  • Soak rice in water for 30mins,Set aside.
  • Heat oil & ghee in a pan – add the items listed under ‘to temper’ table.
  • Add onions, ginger garlic paste and saute till golden brown, then add chana masala powder and coriander powder.
  • Now add cooked chana give a quick mix and let it cook for 2mins for the masalas to blend well.
  • Add soaked rice and 2 cups of water, required salt.
  • Keep covered and cook till the rice is done.
  • Once rice is cooked – add ghee, fluff it up, garnish with coriander leaves. Switch off.
  • Serve hot / warm!

Notes

  • You can even add mint leaves for extra flavour.
  • You can make in pressure cooker too giving 3 whistles in low medium flame. Water is 1.5 cups if you have pre-soaked the rice for 30mins.
  • You can even use white chana instead of black chana.
  • You can even add 1/2 cup coconut milk and add 1 and 1/2 cups water in total.
Nutrition Facts
Chana Pulao
Amount Per Serving (250 g)
Calories 650 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 21mg1%
Potassium 219mg6%
Carbohydrates 110g37%
Fiber 15g63%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 13IU0%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 150mg15%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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