Easy Homemade Chana Pulao is one of the most loved dishes in Pakistani homes. It’s tasty ,filling and made with very simple ingredients like chickpeas, rice and a few spices that are always in the kitchen. The best thing about this Pulao is that it doesn’t take much effort you can cook it quickly and still get that traditional ,homemade flavour everyone enjoys.
In this guide on Easy Homemade Chana Pulao Step by Step. we’ll show you how to prepare it perfectly for family meals, gatherings, or even a quick weekday lunch.
Ingredients
Rice – 2 cups
Chickpeas ( channy) –1 cup
Onions – 2 medium size ( finely chopped)
Tomatoes – 2 medium size ( finely chopped)
Green Chillies – 5-6 ( finely chopped)
Yougert – ½ cup (Blended)
Termarind ( imli )– soaked
Traditional whole spices
Whole Garam Masala
1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Zeera)
1 Bay Leaf (Tez patta)
2-3 Cloves (long)
2-3 Black Peppercorn (Sabit Kaali Mirch)
1 Cinnamon Stick (Daarchini)
2 Green Cardamom (Choti Elaichi)
1 tsp Dry Coriander (Sookha Dhanya)
Powdered spices
Salt (according to your taste)
Red chilli Powder 1 teaspoon
Chilli Flakes 1 teaspoon
Cumin Powder 1 teaspoon
Coriander Powder 1 teaspoon
Water 3 cups
Easy Cooking Instructions
Soak Chick peas
First of all, you have to soak the chickpeas overnight in the water and add 1 tablespoon baking soda in it and then cover it for the whole night .At morning , you have to stain the water of Chickpeas and wash them.
Boiling Chickpeas
Boil the cheakpease and add one tablespoon of salt before boiling. When the chickpeas are 90% cooked, remove them from the water and keep them in a separate bowl.
Preparing the Rice
Wash the rice before you have to start the making process of rice.
Preparing the Gravy
First , you have to take a deep pan and add half cup oil, add onions and fry it until it turns light brown. Then add bay leaves, cumin seeds, cloves, black peppercorn, cinnamon stick, green cardamom and mix well. Then you should add tomatoes, green chillies, dried coriander, salt, red chilli, chilli flakes, cumin powder , yogurt and mix well.
Adding Rice and Water
Now add the water in which you boiled the chickpeas to the ready chickpea gravy and let it come to a boil. When the water boils well, add the soaked rice and stir gently. Then add more salt if it feels less.
Steaming
When the water reduces, then add a pinch of food colour in your choice, if you like. And cover with a tight lid, put something heavy on it and let it steam for 10 to 15 minutes.
Final touch
After the steam comes out, remove the lid and turn off the gas. After 2 minutes stir the rice well. Your delicious spicy Chana Pulao is ready.
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Cooking tips for Easy homemade Chana Pulao
- Always use the oil instead of ghee in pulao.
- Always soak chickpeas overnight.
- Always keep the balanced spices , neither too much nor too little.
- Always give 10 to 15 minutes of dum on low flame.
For a flavorful experience, enjoy Easy homemade chana pulao with cooling cucumber raita, fresh salad, or spicy pickle. You can also explore more serving inspirations at this delicious chana pulao recipe
Serving Ideas
- You can serve the chana pulao with raita, salad, cucumber and cold drink.
- You can serve in a beautiful dish.
- You can serve chana pulao in a family gathering or events.
- You can serve with a plain yogurt.
Frequently Ask Questions
Q:1 How long does it take to make Easy Homemade Chana Pulao?
Ans: This Pulao is ready in about 30 to 40 minutes.
Q:2 Is Chana Pulao suitable for children?
Ans: Yes, it is light and delicious, even children can eat it with pleasure.
Q:3 Is Chana Pulao delicious without meat?
Ans: Yes, it is a vegetarian dish and tastes great even without meat.
Q:4 What goes best with chana pulao?
Ans: Yogurt raita, salad or pickles go best with it.
Q:5 Can Chana Pulao be made for a lunch box?
Ans: Yes, it is a great and light dish for a lunch box.
