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Main Ingredients | Split Bengal Gram, Basmati Rice |
Cuisine | Indian |
Course | Rice |
Prep Time | 16-20 minutes |
Cook time | 31-40 minutes |
Serve | 4 |
Taste | Mild |
Level of Cooking | Moderate |
Others | Veg |
Ingredients list for Chana Dal Pulao
- 150 grams Split Bengal Gram soaked
- 2 cups Basmati Rice soaked
- 4 teaspoons Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 2 medium Onions finely chopped
- 5-6 Cloves
- 5-6 Peppercorns
- 3-4 Green cardamoms
- 2-3 Bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons Cumin powder
- 2 teaspoons Red chilli powder
- to taste Salt
- 2 Green chillies finely chopped
- Cottage cheese 50 grams + to garnish
Method
- Heat oil in a non stick pan. Add cumin seeds. Once they crackle, add onions and sauté till brown.
- Add cloves, peppercorns, green cardamoms, bay leaves and sauté for half minute.
- Drain and add Bengal gram and mix.
- Add cumin powder, red chilli powder, salt and mix well.
- Add green chillies, reduce heat and cook for two minutes.
- Drain the rice and add to the pan.
- Add four cups water, cover and simmer till rice is cooked.
- Serve hot garnished with cottage cheese.
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