Chawli and Kabuli Chana Pulao
by Tarla Dalal
When you hear the word pulao, the first thing that comes to mind is veggies and rice cooked with whole spices. But, this Chawli and Kabuli Chana Pulao is completely different.
Here, the rice is combined with two pulses of contrasting colours and tastes, perked up with tomatoes, onions and a tempering of mustard seeds.
A dash of garam masala and a squeeze of lemon add more josh to this pulao, making it a tongue-tickling treat. Relish it hot and fresh with a raita of your choice.
You can also try other pulaos like the Shahi Pulao or Palak Pulao .
Chawli and Kabuli Chana Pulao recipe - How to make Chawli and Kabuli Chana Pulao
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 3 servings
2 cups cooked rice (chawal)
1/2 cup soaked and boiled chawli (cow pea / lobhia)
1/2 cup soaked and boiled kabuli chana (white chick peas)
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 finely chopped tomato
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp lemon juice
- Method
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add mustard seeds and sauté on medium flame for few seconds.
- Add the onions and sauté on medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and sauté on medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala, salt and 1½ tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked chawli and kabuli chana, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- 6. Add the rice, coriander and lemon juice, mix gently and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.
Energy | 289 cal |
Protein | 8.2 g |
Carbohydrates | 44.5 g |
Fiber | 7.6 g |
Fat | 8.6 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Vitamin A | 233.3 mcg |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
Vitamin B3 | 1.3 mg |
Vitamin C | 6.8 mg |
Folic Acid | 47.1 mcg |
Calcium | 57.5 mg |
Iron | 2.2 mg |
Magnesium | 0 mg |
Phosphorus | 0 mg |
Sodium | 5.1 mg |
Potassium | 192.9 mg |
Zinc | 1.5 mg |
My family and me were really bored of the regular rice recipes, so I came across this recipe and it was truly amazing, the combination of pulses along with other spices was just perfect.