Channa/Chickpeas Pulao

Fed up of having same kind of pulao??? Here is a pulao which is easy and flavourful! And if you like channa (chick peas) then you would definitely like this dish. Its also a good lunch box recipe. As Channa is rich in protien and fibre, this pulao is very healthy and makes a perfect lunch box. Here is the recipe to be prepared from pressure cooker

Preparation time: 15 min

Cooking time : 30 min

Ingredients:

Rice - 1 cup

Channa - 1/2 cup (soaked overnight)

Onion - 3/4 cup (cut lengthwise)

Chilli - 2 slit

Ginger-Garlic paste - 1 tsp

Coriander leaves - fistful

Thin coconut milk - 1 cup

Lemon juice - 1 tblspn

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Chilli powder - 1 tsp

Garam Masala powder - 1 tsp

Salt - to taste

Water - 1 cup (since 1 cup of coconut milk is used)

Seasoning:

Oil - 1 1/2 tbsp

Cloves - 2

Cinnamon - 2 inch piece

Cardamom - 1

Preparation:

1. Soak channa/chickpeas overnight or for 5-6 hours

Method:

1. Heat oil in a cooker and add cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and saute till it crackles

2. Add onion, green chilli and saute until onion becomes translucent

3. Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for few seconds

4. Add channa, turmeric powder, chilli powder,garam masala and salt and mix well and saute for few 2-3 minutes

5. Add washed and drained rice and saute for 3 to 4 mins.

6. Add coconut milk, lemon juice and bring to boil 

7. Take water and check for taste for salt and spicy and adjust according to your taste

8. Close and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Switch off and allow to cool
9. Garnish with coriander

Channa/Chickpeas pulao is ready to be served. Serve with any of your favorite raita

Note:

1. Instead of coconut milk can use a cup of water
2. Can adjust the taste and masala accordingly at step 7
3. For raita can check Raita Reciepe in ma blog