INGREDIENTS
Chickpea Pulao
Servings - 3 - 4
INGREDIENTS
Rice - 200 grams
Water
Oil - 3 teaspoons
Cumin - 1 teaspoon
Asafoetida - 1/8 teaspoon
Turmeric - 1/4 teaspoon
Bay leaf - 2
Ginger - 1 tablespoon
Green chili - 1 tablespoon
Tomato - 300 grams
Salt - 1 1/2 teaspoons
Boiled chickpeas - 190 grams
Boiled potatoes - 100 grams
Spinach - 110 grams
Bell pepper - 130 grams
Water - 300 milliliters
Garam masala - 1/4 teaspoon
Dry mango powder - 1/2 teaspoon
PREPARATION
1. Soak 200 grams rice in sufficient water for 15 minutes.
2. Heat 3 teaspoons oil in a heavy skillet, add 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/8 teaspoon asafoetida, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 2 bay leaf and stir well.
3. Add 1 tablespoon ginger, 1 tablespoon green chili and saute for 2 - 3 minutes.
4. Now, add 300 grams tomato and stir well.
5. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and saute till soft and pulpy.
6. Add 190 grams boiled chickpeas, 100 grams boiled potatoes and mix well.
7. Cover it with a lid and cook for 5 - 6 minutes.
8. Add soaked rice in it, 110 grams spinach, 130 grams bell pepper, 300 milliliters water and mix it well.
9. Cover it with a lid and cook for 12 - 15 minutes.
10. Add 1/4 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder and mix well.
11. Serve.