Punjabi Chana Pulao

Punjabi Chana Pulao Ingredients

Rice 2 cups soaked in water for 4-6 hoursBoiled chickpeas or Channa 1 &1/2 cupOnion 1 medium thinly slicedGinger garlic paste 2 tablespoonTomato’ purée 1/2 cup or thinly sliced or cubes fresh tomatoesYogurt 1/2 cupCardamom fewCinnamon stick 2Cloves fewWhole black pepper fewCumin 1 tablespoonSaunf 1 teaspoonBay leaves 2Salt to tasteTurmeric powder 1 teaspoonKashmiri red pepper 1 teaspoonTamarind few wholeAny pickle of your choice 1 tablespoonGhee 1/2 cup

Method

In a wok add ghee and then add sliced onion, sauté fry until golden brownAdd whole spices and ginger garlic paste and sauté fry for few minAdd the boiled chickpeas or the ready made tin , tomato purée or paste ,spices , Tamarind, pickle and then cook for few minAdd yougurt and cook for 3-5 min by covering the lidAdd rice with 1 cup of water and cook on high flame for few min by covering the lid until water is EvaporatedNow give dum for 8-10 min on slow flame until ready