Chana Dal Pulao

Ingredients list for Chana Dal Pulao

• 150 grams Split Bengal Gram soaked
• 2 cups Basmati Rice soaked
• 4 teaspoons Oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2 medium Onions finely chopped
• 5-6 Cloves
• 5-6 Peppercorns
• 3-4 Green cardamoms
• 2-3 Bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons Cumin powder
• 2 teaspoons Red chilli powder
• to taste Salt
• 2 Green chillies finely chopped
• Cottage cheese 50 grams + to garnish

Method

1. Heat oil in a non stick pan. Add cumin seeds. Once they crackle, add onions and sauté till brown.
2. Add cloves, peppercorns, green cardamoms, bay leaves and sauté for half minute.
3. Drain and add Bengal gram and mix.
4. Add cumin powder, red chilli powder, salt and mix well.
5. Add green chillies, reduce heat and cook for two minutes.
6. Drain the rice and add to the pan.
7. Add four cups water, cover and simmer till rice is cooked.
8. Serve hot garnished with cottage cheese.