Chana Dal Pulao
User Reviews
4.9
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
343 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Chana Dal Pulao
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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.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice rinsed
- 1/2 cup Split Chickpeas (Chana dal) rinsed & soaked for 1 hour in hot water
- 2 tablespoon ghee or oil
- 1/2 cup onion thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 teaspoon lime juice
- cilantro leaves chopped
Spices
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
Whole spices
- 2 Bay leaf (Tej Patta)
- 3 Green Cardamom (Elaichi)
- 5 cloves (Laung) (optional)
- 1 inch cinnamon (Dalchini)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 2 Dried Red Chili Whole
Instructions
- Rinse the Chana Dal and soak for 1 hour in hot water. You can also soak in regular tap water for 4 hours.
Instant Pot Method
- Start the instant pot in SAUTE mode and heat it. Add ghee and all the whole spices. Sauté them for 30 seconds.
- Add the onions, ginger and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- 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.
- Add water and give it a good stir. Press Cancel and close the instant pot lid with vent in sealing position.
- Set the instant pot to RICE mode for 12 mins (low pressure). When the instant pot beeps, quick release the pressure manually.
- Add lime juice, and fluff the rice. Garnish with cilantro and Chana Dal Pulao is ready to be served.
Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method
- For stovetop pressure cooker, add 2 cups of water and cook for 2 whistles. Let the pressure release naturally.
Stovetop Method
- Follow the same steps as in the above method until adding water on medium-high flame.
- 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.
- The Chana Dal Pulao is ready to be enjoyed. Sprinkle lime juice and garnish with cilantro.
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Notes
- Vegan Variation: Use your favorite plant based oil to make this pulao.
- Chana Dal Khichdi with Vegetables - You can add vegetables similar to my veg pulao recipe in this pulao as well. eg. green beans, bell pepper, green peas, carrots would all work well.
- Serving: Serve it alongside with simple yogurt or raita like cucumber raita along with masala papad and your favorite pickle.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
212g
Calories
343kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
598mg
(25%)
Potassium
210mg
(6%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
301IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 212g | |
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 301IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
57 reviews
Excellent
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