Chickpea Pulao Recipe
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Description
Chickpea Pulao (Chana Pulao)
Servings: 1 bowl (approx. 100g) | Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 25 mins
Vegan
North Indian
Pressure Cooker
Lunch Box
g
169 kcal
Calories
25.2g
Carbs
5.6g
Protein
3.1g
Fats
4.4g
Fiber
1.7mg
Iron
268mg
Sodium
* Nutrition values are based on USDA data per 100g cooked recipe.
🧄 Ingredients
- ¾ cup basmati rice
- ¾ to 1 cup boiled chickpeas
- 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 green chili (slit)
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 2 cloves, 1 bay leaf, 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1½ tbsp oil or ghee
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed (1.5 to 2 cups)
- Fresh coriander (for garnish)
🍽️ Instructions
- Soak basmati rice for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Sauté cumin, whole spices, and onions until golden.
- Add green chili and ginger-garlic paste. Cook till raw smell disappears.
- Mix in chickpeas, salt, garam masala, and drained rice. Stir well.
- Pour water (1.5 to 2 cups). Pressure cook for 2 whistles on medium flame.
- Let pressure release naturally. Fluff and garnish with coriander.
- Serve hot with raita or pickle.
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Ingredients List
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¾ cup basmati rice
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¾ to 1 cup boiled chickpeas
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1 large onion
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1 green chili
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1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
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Whole spices (cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon)
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½ tsp cumin seeds
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1 tsp garam masala
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1½ tbsp oil or ghee
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Salt and water
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Fresh coriander
Additional information
| calories | 160-180 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 20-30 |
| Cooking Method | Pressure Cooker |
| Cuisine Type | Bengali, Gujarati, North Indian, Punjabi |
| Diet Type | Anything, Nonveg, Veg |
| Fat | 2-4 |
| Fiber | 4-6 |
| Protein | 4-6 |
| Health Goal | High‑Fiber, Muscle gain |
| Prep Time | 10-15 mins |
| Special Category | Kids Special, Lunch Box Ideas |
| Taste / Flavor | Spicy |
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