Chole Palak Pulao This combination of chickpeas, spinach and basmati rice is a like a marriage made in heaven. This is a one dish meal that is tasty and wholesome and can also be included in your party menu. Be assured it will be highly appreciated by your guests. By Sanjeev Kapoor 10 Jul 2024 in Recipes Indian New Update Chole Palak Pulao Main ingredients Chickpeas, Basmati rice, Spinach puree, Ghee, Cumin seeds, Black peppercorns, Cloves, Cinnamon, Bay leaves, Onion, Green chilli, Ginger-garlic paste Cuisine Indian Course Rice Prep time 8-9 hours Cook time 25-30 minutes Serve 4 Taste Savoury Level of cooking Easy Others Vegetarian Ingredients 1 cup chickpeas (kabuli chana / chole), soaked for 6-8 hours, drained and boiled till ¾ done, reserving the cooking liquor 1 cup spinach puree 1½ cups Basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes and drained 2 tablespoons ghee 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 5-6 black peppercorns 3-4 cloves 1 inch cinnamon 2 bay leaves 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 green chilli, slit 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste Salt to taste Fresh coriander sprig for garnish Papads to serve Salad to serve Raita to serve Method Heat ghee in a deep non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves, mix and sauté till fragrant. Add onion, mix and saute till translucent. Add green chilli and ginger-garlic paste, mix and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add spinach puree and mix well. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Add chickpeas and mix till well combined. Add rice and mix with light hands. Add 3 cups of the reserved cooking liquor. Add salt, mix and let it come to a boil. Cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes or till the rice and chickpeas are cooked completely. Switch the heat off and allow the pulao to rest for 5 minutes. Transfer it onto a serving plate. Garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot with papads, salad and raita. #Ginger-garlic paste #Onion #Ghee #Bay leaves #Green chilli #Cloves #Basmati rice #Black peppercorns #Cumin seeds #Chickpeas #Spinach puree #Cinnamon Subscribe to our Newsletter! Be the first to get exclusive offers and the latest news Subscribe Now You May Also like Advertisment Read the Next Article