Indian
Indian - Biryani and Rice
Chana Masala Pulao
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups basmati rice
- • 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, boiled
- • 1 cup yogurt
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 tsp garam masala
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric
- • 1 large onion, fried crisp
- • 1/2 cup mint leaves
- • 2 tbsp ghee
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Toss the chickpeas with yogurt, turmeric, garam masala, and salt, and rest 20 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Soak the basmati for 30 minutes and parboil with whole spices until 70% done.
3
Phase 3
Sauté the spiced chickpeas in ghee until the masala thickens.
4
Phase 4
Layer the chickpeas, rice, and fried onions with mint in a heavy pot.
5
Phase 5
Seal the pot and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Rest 10 minutes, fluff gently, and serve hot.