Chana Pulav | Kala chana pulav in biryani style |Pilaf
Chana Pulao is an easy one-pot meal that is your solution to veggie lunch or dinner when you want to serve something more than the same old vegetable biriyani. Studded with protein-rich black chickpeas, fragrant from the garam masala & biryani masala, spices, herbs, and coconut milk but I am using curd, this pulao/pilaf is easy and quick. Served with any raita of your choice, this is one delicious pot of rice. It is an easy quick one-pot meal. It is equally perfect for quick lunch or dinner or a lazy brunch. Let’s learn the steps to prepare this recipe.
Chana Pulav | Kala chana pulav in biryani style |Pilaf
For marinade
- ¼ Cup Curd (coconut milk can also be added)
- ¼ Cup Overnight soaked & boiled black chickpea
- ¼ tsp Black pepper powder
- ½ tsp Salt (As per the taste )
- ½ tbsp Coriander powder
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
Spice mix
- 15 Pieces Garlic
- 3 Pieces Green chilli
- ½ tsp Cumin seeds
- ½ Inch Ginger
Pulav
- ½ Cup Rice (Washed & Strained) (Use Basmati or Biryani rice)
- 1 Piece Each green & black cardamom
- 1 Piece Cinnamon
- 3 Pieces Cloves
- 1 Piece Bay leaf
- 4 Pieces Black peppercorns
- 1 tbsp Mustard oil
- ½ tsp Clarified butter
- 1 tbsp Biryani masala
- 1 tbsp Coriander powder
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Coriander leaves
- 1 Piece Chopped onion
- ½ tsp Indian Gooseberry (For making the colour of chickpea black )
- 1 tbsp Biryani masala powder (You can add any spice mix of your choice )
Marinade Preparation
Take ¼ cup of curd and add ¼ tsp of black pepper powder.
Add spices like coriander powder, salt, and turmeric powder and whisk it.
Add chana and mix it well.
Marinade is ready, keep it aside for 20 to 30 minutes.
Spice mix preparation
In a grinding jar add garlic pods, cumin seeds, ginger piece and green chill, grind it coarsely.
The spice mix is ready.
Chana Pulao preparation
In a cooker add all the raw garam masala, bay leaf, and clarified butter, let it sputter.
Add chopped onion and fry it unless translucent, add spice mix, coriander powder, gooseberry, turmeric powder, and salt, mix well then add the marinade.
Add washed and strained rice into the cooker and spread it evenly.
Add chopped coriander leaves and biryani masala powder.
The recipe is ready to be served.
Mouthwatering recipe
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