Chana Dal Pulao Recipe

Chana Dal Pulao

  • Prep Time
    15 minutes
  • Cook Time
    10 minutes
  • Difficulty Level
    Intermediate

Chana Dal Pulao is a healthy one-pot meal.

Chana Dal Pulao is a simple and protein-rich dish. It is a perfect recipe that you can make on a busy day for your everyday meals. It is a nice option for your special occasion too. Moreover, the addition of chana dal enhances the flavor and makes it healthier. You can prepare this super easy pulao within no time. So, try to make this recipe for your family and share your valuable feedback with us.

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This recipe was prepared by lovely Mom: Neena Mathur From Rajasthan

Tips and Suggestions by the Mom Chef:

  • Oil can be used instead of ghee.
  • The ratio of water to rice should be 3:1.
  • Add hot water if needed.
  • The ratio of chana dal to rice should be 1:2.

For more such exciting recipes like Chana Dal Pulao, please click on the following links:

  1. Ram Khichdi | Gatta Pulav
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  3. Lal Mirch Kachre Ki Chutney

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Ingredients

  • Clarified butter / Ghee - 1 Tablespoon
  • Clove / Laung - 3 to 4
  • Black peppercorns / Kali mirch - 1 Teaspoon
  • Cinnamon / Dal Chinni - 1 Small stick
  • Star anise / Chakra phool - 1
  • Onion rings / Pyaz - 1
  • Coriander powder / Dhaniya powder - 1 Teaspoon
  • Red chilli powder / Lal mirch powder - 1 Teaspoon
  • Salt - As per taste
  • Turmeric powder / Haldi powder - 1/2 Teaspoon
  • Water - As required
  • Green chili / Hari mirchi - 1 Finely chopped
  • Ginger / Adrakh - 1/2 Inch finely chopped
  • Rice / Chawal - 1 Cup
  • Chana dal / Bengal Gram - 1/2 Cup
  • Tomato / Tamatar - 1 Chopped
  • Lemon juice / Nimbu ka ras - Of 1/2 lemon
  • Mint leaves / Phudina - 2 Tablespoons
  • Coriander leaves / Hara dhaniya - A handful

Instructions

  1. Soak chana dal for 15 to 20 minutes. Then cook it in a pressure cooker till 3 to 4 whistles. Take it out into a bowl and keep it aside.
  2. Soak rice in water for 15 to 20 minutes. Keep it aside.
  3. Heat ghee in a pan. Add cloves, black peppercorn, cinnamon stick, star anise, and onion. Mix well. Saute it on a high flame for 1 minute.
  4. Then add coriander powder, red chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder, and little water. Mix well. Saute it for 1 to 2 minutes on high flame.
  5. Then add green chilli, ginger and1 and 1/2 Cup water. Mix well. Bring it to boil.
  6. Now add soaked rice. Mix well. Cover the pan with a lid and cook it on a high flame for 4 to 5 minutes. Add hot water if needed.
  7. Now keep the flame low and add cooked bengal gram. Mix well.
  8. Then add tomato and lemon juice. Mix well. Once the rice is cooked, turn off the flame.
  9. Garnish it with mint leaves and coriander leaves. Take it out to a serving plate.
  10. 'Chana Dal Pulao' is ready to be served.

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