चना पुलाव बनाने की विधि (Chana Pulao recipe)

Here's a recipe for Chana Pulao, a flavorful and aromatic Indian dish made with chickpeas and basmati rice:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup basmati rice, washed and soaked for 30 minutes
• 1 cup chickpeas (kabuli chana), soaked overnight and cooked
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2-3 green chilies, slit
• 1 inch piece ginger, grated
• 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 2-3 cups water

Instructions:

1. Cook the Chickpeas: If you haven't already, soak the chickpeas overnight. Pressure cook them with water until they are tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Sauté the Spices and Aromatics: Heat the ghee or oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the bay leaf, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Let them sizzle for a few seconds.
3. Add the Onions and Green Chilies: Add the sliced onions and green chilies to the pot. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
4. Add the Ginger and Garlic: Add the grated ginger and minced garlic. Sauté for a few more seconds until fragrant.
5. Add the Spices: Add the garam masala powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a few seconds.
6. Add the Chickpeas and Rice: Add the cooked chickpeas and the soaked basmati rice to the pot. Mix well to coat the rice with the spices.
7. Add Water: Pour in enough water to cover the rice and chickpeas by about 1 inch. The amount of water may vary depending on the type of rice and the pot you are using.
8. Bring to a Boil: Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
9. Simmer and Cover: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
10. Fluff and Serve: Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and serve hot. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves if desired.

Tips:

• For a more flavorful pulao, you can add a few saffron strands soaked in warm milk to the rice.
• You can also add chopped tomatoes or other vegetables like peas or carrots to the pulao.
• Serve the Chana Pulao with raita or yogurt for a refreshing contrast.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Chana Pulao!