Punjabi Jain Chole Pulao
Ready to bring a wave of exotic flavors to your dinner table? The Punjabi Jain Chole Pulao is a healthy, tasty, fulfilling, and sumptuously spiced rice dish. This one-bowl meal is a delectable combination of chickpeas and rice that results in a protein-packed, tantalizing dish! This will leave you wanting more with its rich textures and explosive flavors. Suitable for all, including those following a Jain diet, this is an excellent meal option. So forget the hassle of cooking multiple dishes and get ready to cook and enjoy this wholesome one-bowl Punjabi Jain Chole Pulao!
Recipe:
Ingredients:
– 1 cup basmati rice
– 1 cup canned chickpeas
– 2 tomatoes
– 3 green chilies
– 2 tablespoons oil
– Salt, to taste
– 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
– 1 teaspoon garam masala
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1 teaspoon red chili powder
– Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
1. Rinse and soak the basmati rice for about 30 minutes. During this time, finely chop the tomatoes and slice the green chilies.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds until start to splutter.
3. Add chopped tomatoes, green chilies and sauté for a few minutes until the tomatoes are cooked.
4. Drain the canned chickpeas and add them to the pan, stir everything together.
5. Add in the salt, garam masala, red chili powder and turmeric powder, mix well.
6. Drain the basmati rice and add this to the pan, stir till all ingredients are well mixed.
7. Add 2 cups of water, cover the pan and cook on a medium flame until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
8. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Enjoy this convenient and versatile Punjabi Jain Chole Pulao, a perfect harmony of good health and great taste that fits well within your daily calorie limit. A super-quick protein-packed meal that is packed with taste love in every bite, it is too good to resist!
Calories: Approximately 450 for 1 serving
