Kala Chana Pulao کالا چنّا پلاؤ

Kala chana Pulao is a good alternate of Cholay Chawal. It is good dish for light and healthy meal.

Kala chana Pulao

Ingredients:

• Rice 1/2 kg
• Kala chana (Bengal Gram)   2 cup
• Oil 1 cup
• Onion chopped  2
• Tomatoes  chopped 3
• Ginger crushed 1  teaspoon
• Garlic crushed  1 teaspoon
• Green Chillies whole 3
• Salt to taste
• Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
• Cloves whole 10
• Black pepper whole 1/2 teaspoon
• Cardamom small 5
• Cinnamon sticks 3
• Caraway whole 1 teaspoon

Procedure:

• Wash and soak kala chana overnight.
• Boil in enough water on low heat , drain and keep aside.
• Wash and soak rice in enough water, drain and keep aside.
• Now fry onion in oil till golden.
• Add ginger garlic, spices and fry for 1 minute, then add tomatoes and fry for 3-5 more minutes.
• Add boiled Kala chana and cook for 5 more minutes.
• Then add 2 glass water and cook on medium flame for 1-2 boils.
• Then add boiled rice and continue to cook till rice are done and most of the water is absorbed.
• Sprinkle Green Chillies and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
• Delicious Kala Chana Pulao is ready.
• Serve hot with salad and raita.