Channa Pulao

Serves -2to3

We always make sundal and channa masala  with white channa.So why not try some different recipe with that.Once my mom made this channa pulao.It din't turn out well.So I thought of not doing it.One day since I had lot of leftover cooked channa I felt like doing this pulao.Kept my  fingers crossed,as I had no hope in the final result.But it was very tasty and I got lot of appreciation from all.A perfect item for lunch box.

Ingredients;

• Basmati rice -1 cup
• Cooked white channa  -1 cup
• Oil -1 tbsp
• Cardamom -1
• Cinnamon -1 small stick
• Cloves -2
• Ginger garlic paste -1/2 tsp
• Onion -1
• Green chilli -3
• Channa masala powder -1 tsp
• Water -1&1/2 cup
• Coriander leaves -1 tbsp
• Salt -To taste

Method:

• Soak channa over night.Add salt and pressure cook it for 4-5 whistles.
• Soak basmati rice for 20-30 mins.
• In a pan add oil followed by whole garam masala.
• Then add onion, green chilli followed by ginger garlic paste.
• Saute till onion turns transparent.
• Now add soaked rice and channa masala powder.
• Add water and then add cooked channa.Finally add coriander leaves and pressure cook for 3 whistles.(I used rice cooker).
• Serve with onion raita.

Notes:

• Some may feel this pulao heavy as it has channa in it.
• Rich in protein and good for health.