Jan 1, 2013

CHANNA PULAO

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This pulao is very easy to prepare since it needs no grinding part. Instead of making regular pulao or biryani try this one for a change.

INGREDIENTS

BASMATI  RICE
1 Cup
WHITE CHANNA
½ Cup
ONION,TOMATO
1,½
SOMBU
¼ Tsp
BIRYANI MASALA
1 Tbsp
TURMERIC POWDER
A Pinch
RED CHILLY POWDER
½ Tsp
COCONUT MILK
½ Cup
OIL
1 Tbsp
SALT
To Taste
CINNAMON,CLOVES,ELACHI,BAY LEAF
Each 1 No

STEP BY STEP PICTURES

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Soak channa over night. Drain the water and keep aside. Soak basmati rice for 30 mins.

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In a pressure cooker add oil. Throw in sombu, cinnamon, cloves,elachi,bay leaf.

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Add onions.tomato. Fry till it turns transparent.

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Now add the channa.Saute it for few mins.

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Add Biryani masala,Red chilly powder,turmeric powder,Salt.

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Pour 1/2 cup coconut milk & 1 Cup of water.Allow it to boil.

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Now add the basmati rice. Close the pressure cooker and leave it for 2 whistles.

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After the pressure is released mix it gently with fork. 

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Granish with corainder leaves.

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This can be packed for lunch box as well.

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Serve hot with raita.

NOTES
Ginger garlic paste can also be added while frying onions.


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