Receta Chickpea Pilaf | Chickpea Biryani Recipe
Chickpea is one of the most loved ingredient by our family . It is rich in protein . I usually make the ever famous Chole Masala with chick peas , then try to add chickpea with other Veggies to make some gravy . Today I made a simple rice pilaf with Chickpeas . Off to the recipe now .
Chickpea Pilaf | Chickpea Biryani Recipe
Ingredients:
- Chickpea - 150 gm , ( Approx ){ I added 2 fistful of chick pea , soaked it overnight }
- Basmathi Rice - 250 gms
- Onion - 150 gms , Chopped
- Tomato - 1 no , Diced
- Ginger garlic paste - 50 gms
- Green Chilli - 2 no , slit
- Oil - 1 tbsp
- Mint leaves - Few , Chopped ( I used Mint Powder - 2 tsp )
- Star Aniseed - 1 no,
- Cloves - 2 no
- Cinnamon stick - 1 no
- Bay leaf - 1 no
- Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
- Salt - to taste
- Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Method:
Soak the chickpea overnight . Set aside .
Heat oil in the pressure cooker . Add the spices like
cloves , cinnamon stick , bay leaf and aniseed and fry . It gives a
nice aroma . Throw in the onions and , mint powder , green chilli and
fry till they become translucent .
Now add the tomatoes and cook they are soft .
Add the ginger Garlic paste and fry till the raw smell goes away .
Now add the soaked chickpea , chilli powder , turmeric powder , salt and mix .
Now add the water , ( For 2 cups of basmathi rice , add 3 cups of water ) bring it to boil .
Add the rice and pressure cook for only 1 hisses .
Allow the pressure to cool down and open the cooker .
Serve hot with Raitha .
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