Chana Pulao (Instant Pot Chickpea Rice)
Enjoy a quick, delicious, and nutritious meal with this easy chana pulao recipe. You only need an Instant Pot to make the perfect chickpea rice dish.
Servings: 5
Calories: 382kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups chickpeas cooked/canned
- 1 ½ cup basmati rice soaked for 10minutes
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder or 1 teaspoon grated
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ½ inch cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 2 cardamom
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 tomato chopped
- 2 garlic clove chopped
- 10 mint leaves
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
Instructions
- Use cooked chana or garbanzo beans in this recipe. For that, check my instant pot chickpea recipe.
- If you are using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain them well before using.
- Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear. Soak it for at least 10 minutes to an hour for best results.1 ½ cup basmati rice
- Turn on the Instant Pot and press the "Saute" button. Once hot, add vegan ghee or oil and whole spices such as bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom, and cumin seeds. Let them sizzle for a few seconds.½ inch cinnamon stick, 4 cloves, 2 cardamom, 1 bay leaf, 2 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn translucent.1 onion
- Add in the chopped ginger-garlic and cook until the raw smell disappears.½ teaspoon ginger powder, 2 garlic clove
- Add tomatoes, spices such as turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder or cayenne pepper, garam masala, and salt. Sauté until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.½ teaspoon red chili powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garam masala, 1 tomato, salt to taste
- Add the cooked chickpeas and mint leaves. Mix well . Add the soaked and drained rice and mix gently.2 cups chickpeas, 10 mint leaves
- Add water and stir well. Press "Cancel" on the Instant Pot, and close the lid with a vent in the sealing position.2 cups water
- Press the "Manual/Pressure Cook" button (high) and set the timer for 4 minutes.
- After the timer beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
- After the timer expires, open the lid and fluff up the rice with a fork.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- If you want to make this dish spicier, add more red chili powder or cayenne pepper, according to your taste.
- You can also add vegetables like carrots, peas, or potatoes for added nutrition and flavor. Just sauté them along with the onions in the beginning.
- For a creamier texture, stir in 2 tablespoon of coconut milk or cream after adding the rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 3mg