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    Posted on: Dec 1, 2009 Β· This post may contain affiliate links Β·

    Chana Pulao (Chickpea Rice)

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    Quick and easy Chana Pulao that's flavored with pav bhaji masala, onions, and basic whole spices It's so comforting with yogurt.

    After eating samosas and jalapeno poppers at 7 pm, I figured that was a snacky unhealthy dinner and I'd be done for the night, not so fast.  My husband was hungry a couple hours later and I figured I'd make something real quick.  On a Sunday night, what could be faster and easier than, Pulao?  My mom often makes this dish with her choice of spices, I just used Pau Bhaji Masala, trust me, it was delicious!

    This dish goes best with yogurt and pickle... YUM!

    NUTRITION: Chickpeas are a great source of Protein, Fiber, Iron, and Folic Acid.


    INGREDIENTS:

    • Rice - 1.5 cups
    • Water - 3 cups
    • Oil - 1 tbsp
    • Onion - 2 medium (sliced)
    • Goya Chickpeas - one 15 oz. can rinsed and drained
    • Jeera seeds - 2 tsp
    • Mustard seeds - Β½ tsp
    • Dry Red Chillies - 3 (broken)
    • Cloves - 3
    • Cinnamon Stick - Β½
    • Turmeric Powder - ΒΌ tsp
    • MDH Pav Bhaji Masala- 1.5 tsp
    • salt to taste

    DIRECTIONS:

    1. Slice onions.

     

    2. Set aside spices... jeera seeds, mustard seeds, dry red chillies, cloves, and cinnamon stick.

     

    3. Heat a pot on medium heat, add oil, add the spices and turmeric powder.  Saute for 1-2 minutes.

     

    4. Add the onions and salt.  Saute until golden.  This will take about 5 minutes.

     

    5. In the meantime, wash the rice and set aside.

     

    6. Add the 1 teaspoon of Pau Bhaji Masala to the onions.  Mix.

     

    7. Add the washed rice to the onions and combine.  Cook for 2 minutes.  This will help toast up the rice.

     

    8. Add 3 cups of water and Β½ teaspoon of Pau Bhaji Masala.  Adjust salt.

     

    9. Add the chickpeas.

     

    10. Cover and simmer on low-medium heat (dial #4) for 20-30 minutes.  Keep checking.

     

    11. This is what you should have.... it is DIVINE!  You can garnish with coriander leaves, I didn't have any on hand.

     

     

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    1. Anonymous says

      December 02, 2009 at 2:32 pm

      This recipe is absolutely wonderful and exceptionally delicious! I saw it yesterday and went home and made it that same evening. Minutes into preparing it, my kitchen was filled with heady aromatic spices! Might kick this one up a bit and add chicken or shrimp (or raisins?). Excellent instructions!

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    2. Anonymous says

      December 02, 2009 at 6:03 pm

      It was yummy. As usual I ended up over eating and its becoming an issue for the lucky hubby!!
      -vs

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    3. ngs says

      December 02, 2009 at 2:57 pm

      thank you, i really appreciate the feedback. yes, try it with chicken, shrimp, cauliflower, broccli, tofu, so many different proteins you can add. i'm glad you enjoyed this!!!

      Reply
    4. honeywhatscooking says

      December 03, 2009 at 5:28 am

      thank you, vs!!

      Reply
    5. Anonymous says

      January 02, 2010 at 5:10 pm

      this was delicious! i loved the flavors.(:

      -jasmin

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    6. honeywhatscooking says

      January 15, 2010 at 3:59 am

      Thank you, Jasmin! What a pretty name πŸ™‚

      Reply
    7. Haseeb says

      June 01, 2011 at 4:36 pm

      hey

      i am a student myself, and your recipe helped alot...just cooking it and double checking your recipe if i missed anything...20 minutes left and thn ill try my first ever chick pea pulao πŸ˜€ Thank you so much...

      Reply
    8. Anonymous says

      September 19, 2011 at 3:26 pm

      hi.. this recipe is really good.. just that u need to be slightly prepared with the cooked chickpeas, etc.. I added 1 tsp pav bhaji masala, 1 tsp chole masala, and omitted the turmeric.. was really lovely.. thanks for s wonderful recipe.

      Reply

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