Pakistani Chickpeas Pilaf/Chana Pulao
An aromatic and delicious Pakistani Chickpeas pulao with delicate flavours.
Servings Prep Time
4serving 10minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
4serving 10minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat oil or ghee in a pan or pressure cooker pan.
  2. Add the cardamoms,cloves,cinnamon and cumin seeds ,let it splutter and add the sliced onions and ginger garlic paste.Fry till the raw smell goes away.
  3. Add the tomatoes,chilli powder and salt and fry on medium heat for 2-3 minutes,then add the yogurt and Cook for 2 more minutes.
  4. Add the boiled chickpeas,garam masala and the aniseed powder and cook till the yogurt water dries up.
  5. Add the soaked and drained rice ,stirfry for a minute taking care not to break the rice.Add the water or the chickpeas broth or the water in which the chickpeas have been boiled,season with more salt if required.
  6. Close the pressure cooker or alternatively cover the pan and cook till the rice is done…around 8-10 minutes.
  7. Serve with your choice of raita and chutney.