Are you like me who loves ‘one pot meals’ then this Chana Pulao | Chickpea Pilaf is definitely going to please you. I always end up with busy Friday’s. Don’t give me that look with raised eyebrow. Even a house wife has got zillion things to do in a day, which is mostly not considered as work as the pay is nil. Wink, wink…
Today while running from lil’M’s school then to bank from there to drop car for servicing, reaching home to offer Jumah prayers, etc.; I got very little time left to fix up lunch for me…though Maggi or Nutella dripping Sandwich was there in my mind to satisfy the grumble in my tummy…my dear friend dropped by to surprise me…Being lunch time…I thought of making a decent lunch for her and me. In no time I thought of making this quick, simple and satisfying meal to answer the hunger and pamper the friend…..
As I had leftover soaked and boiled Chana/Chickpeas from the day before Chickpea Soup, my work was easy. All I need was to make curry with chana and add rice to it…simmer for few minutes and ta da done….our chana pulao is ready. I served it onion raita and chicken curry which I made in the morning to go in lunch box with chapatis…..
Chana Pulao | Chickpea Pilaf
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup dried raw Chickpeas, washed and soaked in water for 8-10 hrs.
- 2 cups Basmati Rice, washed and soaked in water for 30 min.
- 1 Onion, finely sliced
- 1 Tomato, sliced
- 3 Cardamoms, 1 Clove & 1′ inch Cinnamon
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 tbsp. Red chilli powder
- ½ tbsp. Turmeric powder
- 2 Green chilli, slit length wise
- 3 tbsp. thick Curd/Yogurt, whisked (skip if you are vegan)
- 1 tbsp. Garam Masala
- 1½ tbsp. Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 2 tbsp. Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. Coriander leaves, chopped
- Pinch Saffron mixed in 2 tbsp. lukewarm milk
- Salt
- Ghee/Oil
Easy Chana Pulao Recipe
Wholesome, nutritious and delicious chana pulao is best rice recipe ever. Made with protein rich chickpeas, rice and spices, this recipe is filling and comforting.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried raw Chickpeas, washed and soaked in water for 8-10 hrs.
- 2 cups Basmati Rice, washed and soaked in water for 30 min.
- 1 Onion, finely sliced
- 1 Tomato, sliced
- 3 Cardamoms, 1 Clove & 1' inch Cinnamon
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 tbsp. Red chilli powder
- ½ tbsp. Turmeric powder
- 2 Green chilli, slit length wise
- 3 tbsp. thick Curd/Yogurt, whisked (skip if you are vegan)
- 1 tbsp. Garam Masala
- 1½ tbsp. Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 2 tbsp. Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. Coriander leaves, chopped
- Pinch Saffron mixed in 2 tbsp. lukewarm milk
- Salt
- Ghee/Oil
Instructions
How To Make Chana Pulao
- Pressure cook the soaked chickpeas in enough water until soft (Take care not to turn the chickpeas mushy).
- In a heavy bottom cooking vessel, add oil along with cloves, cardamoms, bay leaf and cinnamon. Add sliced onions and fry till translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste and fry till raw smell disappears (nearly 1 minute).
- Now add boiled chana, red chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder and garam masala. Fry for 2-3 minute on low flame. Now add whisked curd and cook for 2 minutes more.
- Drain the water from soaked rice and add to the above chickpeas. Stir gently and add 5 cups of water. Add coriander leaves and close the lid and cook for till rice is completely done. Stir in between and check for salt.
- Add lemon juice, saffron soaked milk and chopped coriander and mint leaves. Turn off the flame and cover it with lid for 15-20 minutes.
- Before serving gently give the pilaf a good stir and serve by garnishing with fresh coriander leaves/mint leaves.
- Add love to make this Chana Pulao taste 'Yummy'.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 450Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 361mgCarbohydrates: 68gFiber: 10gSugar: 12gProtein: 17g
Umme Hafsa says
This sounds delish!!! The plate of food with the chicken and onion salad is like perfection lol I’m really eager to try this out!
Rāyä says
This looks so yummy! I gotta say this is the third time I’ve visited your site and I’m loving your recipes.
Chelsea says
Girl this looks fabulous! I love rice pilaf and I especially love anything with chickpeas. This recipe is easy but there’s a lot of strong spices so I’m sure it’s super flavorful. I think I’ll bookmark this and give it a try in sha Allah ;). I’ll let you know how mine comes out!
Muslimah92 says
Beautiful recipe. I hadn’t ever contemplated making chickpeas with rice. Inshallah, I will give it a try and I wont forget to add the secret ingredient; love. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
breharne says
I am loving recipes with chickpeas at the moment! Thanks for sharing!
AYEINA says
Not only does it look so yummy, the photography is just beautiful mashaaAllah <3
afreenzia says
Pulao is looking scrumptious …love the photography also..
maryamkabir says
Never had that before 🙂 It looks delicious, your photography is amazing
Ramsha Rose says
This looks delicious and can’t believe how easily you can make it. I’ll have to try it out, thank you for sharing 🙂 Also you’re photography is beautiful.
Lots of love,
Ramsha | Rose
xxx
Ashley says
I love the addition of the chickpeas to the rice pilaf. Such a great way to get some protein in!