Kala Chana Pulao

Kala Chana Pulao, is a quick, easy, healthy, delicious and a protein rich recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.

If you are looking for weeknight dinner recipe that’s gluten free, vegan, budget friendly and needs minimal prep work then you are at right place. Try this wholesome kala chana pulao recipe made with kala chana, basmati rice, onion, tomato and aromatic spices.

This dish combines the nutty flavor of kala chana with the fragrance of basmati rice and whole spices, making it hearty and satisfying. You can serve it with raita, pickle or papad.

Here I am sharing easy kala chana pulao recipe with step by step instructions and video. This pulao will make a hearty and filling meal for any time.

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How to make Kala Chana Pulao

Take 1 cup basmati rice in a bowl, rinse it well and soak in enough water for 20 minutes.

In a pressure cooker heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.

Once oil is hot add whole spices (1 bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon stick, 2 green cardmom, 1 black cardmom, 5 black pepper, 3 cloves, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 2 dry red chilies, 1 star anise) and saute until turns aromatic.

Add 1 sliced onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute until onion starts to brown.

Turn the heat down and add dry spices (¼  tsp turmeric, ½ tsp Kashmiri chili powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ¼ tsp garam masala) and saute for 2 minutes.

Now add 2 chopped tomatoes and saute until tomatoes turns soft and mushy.

Add 1 cup soaked basmati rice, ½ cup cooked kala chana, 2 tbsp coriander leaves, 2 slitted green chilies and gently mix everything well.

Now add 1.5 cup water, salt to taste and stir it well.

Close the lid and pressure cook for 2 whistles over medium high heat and then turn off the heat.

Allow the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes then open the pressure cooker and fluff it with a fork. Let it rest for 5 more minutes and then garnish with coriander leaves.

Enjoy Kala Chana Pulao with Raita or pickle.

Tips

Use good quality basmati rice for pulao. Basmati rice should be fragrant and long grain to get good result.

Make sure to soak rice for 20 minutes before cooking.

Adjust spice level as per your taste.

Kala chana Pulao

Recipe by Divya PatelCourse: MainCuisine: Indian

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

Total time

35

minutes

Kala Chana Pulao, is a quick, easy, healthy, delicious and a protein rich recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Oil

• 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds

• 3 Cloves

• 5 Black Pepper

• 2 Green cardmom

• 1 Black cardmom

• 1 Star Anise

• 1 Bay Leaf

• ½ inch Cinnamon Stick

• 2 Dry Red Chili

• Asafoetida/Hing – a pinch

• 1 Onion (sliced)

• 1 Tsp Ginger Garlic paste

• 1 Tsp Coriander Powder

• ½ Tsp Cumin Powder

• ¼ Tsp Turmeric

• ½ Tsp Kashmiri Chili Powder

• ¼ Tsp Garam Masala

• 2 Tomato (sliced)

• 1 Cup Basmati Rice

• ½ Cup Boiled Kala Chana

• 2 Green Chili

• Coriander Leaves

• 1 ½ Cup Water

• Salt to Taste

• Lime Juice

Directions

• Take 1 cup basmati rice in a bowl, rinse it well and soak in enough water for 20 minutes.
• In a pressure cooker heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
• Once oil is hot add whole spices (1 bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon stick, 2 green cardmom, 1 black cardmom, 5 black pepper, 3 cloves, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 2 dry red chilies, 1 star anise) and saute until turns aromatic.
• Add 1 sliced onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute until onion starts to brown.
• Turn the heat down and add dry spices (¼  tsp turmeric, ½ tsp Kashmiri chili powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ¼ tsp garam masala) and saute for 2 minutes.
• Now add 2 chopped tomatoes and saute until tomatoes turns soft and mushy.
• Add 1 cup soaked basmati rice, ½ cup cooked kala chana, 2 tbsp coriander leaves, 2 slitted green chilies and gently mix everything well.
• Now add 1.5 cup water, salt to taste and stir it well.
• Close the lid and pressure cook for 2 whistles over medium high heat and then turn off the heat.
• Allow the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes then open the pressure cooker and fluff it with a fork. Let it rest for 5 more minutes and then garnish with coriander leaves.
• Enjoy Kala Chana Pulao with Raita or pickle.

Notes

• Use good quality basmati rice for pulao. Basmati rice should be fragrant and long grain to get good result.
• Make sure to soak rice for 20 minutes before cooking.
• Adjust spice level as per your taste.

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