Chana Dal Pulao
Chana Dal Pulao is a delicious protein-rich vegetarian dish made with chana dal (split yellow chickpeas) and basmati rice cooked along with the aroma of whole spices. Enjoy with raita and salad.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati Rice (rinsed)
- 1/2 cup Split Chickpeas (Chana dal) (rinsed & soaked for 1 hour in hot water)
- 2 tbsp Ghee or Oil
- 1/2 cup Onion (thinly sliced )
- 4 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Ginger (grated )
- 1+1/2 cup Water
- 2 tsp Lime juice
- Cilantro leaves (chopped )
- 1/4 tsp Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
- 1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 Bay leaf (Tej Patta)
- 3 Green Cardamom (Elaichi)
- 5 clove (Laung) ((optional))
- 1 inch Cinnamon (Dalchini)
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 2 Dried Red Chili Whole
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the Chana Dal and soak for 1 hour in hot water. You can also soak in regular tap water for 4 hours.
- 2
Start the instant pot in SAUTE mode and heat it. Add ghee and all the whole spices. Sauté them for 30 seconds.
- 3
Add the onions, ginger and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- 4
Add the rinsed basmati rice to the pot. Drain the water from the soaked Chana Dal and add it to the pot. Then add all the spices.
- 5
Add water and give it a good stir. Press Cancel and close the instant pot lid with vent in sealing position.
- 6
Set the instant pot to RICE mode for 12 mins (low pressure). When the instant pot beeps, quick release the pressure manually.
- 7
Add lime juice, and fluff the rice. Garnish with cilantro and Chana Dal Pulao is ready to be served.
- 8
For stovetop pressure cooker, add 2 cups of water and cook for 2 whistles. Let the pressure release naturally.
- 9
Follow the same steps as in the above method until adding water on medium-high flame.
- 10
Add 2 ¼ cups of water for this method. Then let the ingredients come to a boil. Now simmer to low flame and cover the pot with a lid. Cook until the water is completely absorbed.
- 11
The Chana Dal Pulao is ready to be enjoyed. Sprinkle lime juice and garnish with cilantro.