Channa Pulao.

Channa pulao

Chick pea and basmati rice cooked in flavouring spices is a great accompaniment for any main course.

Ingredients:
2 cups basmati rice
1 cup channa (chick pea)
2 teaspoon jeera (cumin seeds)
8-10 red chillies
3 medium sized onion
2 tomatoes
5 pods of garlic
2 table spoon of fresh coconut
2 bay leaves
1 spoon garam masala powder
1/4 tea spoon cardamom powder
2 table spoon Kasoori methi
3 table spoon oil.
Salt to taste.

Preparation:
1. Soak channa overnight
2. Soak basmati rice for one hour.
3. Pressure cook the soaked channa for three whistle.
4.In a pan,  heat 1 table spoon oil and add the cumin seeds, red chillies, 1 finely chopped onion, garlic , fry till onions turn transparent.
5. Grind this with coconut into a fine paste adding water.
6. .Heat 2 table spoon oil in a pan, add the bay leaf, two finely chopped onions, and the tomatoes. Fry till tomatoes become soft, add the garam masala, cardamom powder, salt and the ground masala and stir for two minutes. Add the cooked channa, kasoori methi, and  basmati rice and stir fry for two minutes.
7.  Add 3 cups of water and pressure cook till the rice is cooked well.
8.  Serve with any raita.