Chana Masala Pulao
Serves: 2
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
Pulao:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup Masala Gossip Chana Masala Sauce
1.5 cups basmati rice (soaked for 20 mins)
1.5 cups cooked or canned chickpeas
3 cups water
Onion Tomato Raita:
1 cup plain yogurt
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small tomato, finely chopped
½ teaspoon cumin powder
Salt to taste
Instructions:
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Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat, add Masala Gossip Chana Masala sauce and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant
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Drain soaked basmati rice and add it to the pot. Gently sauté the rice with the sauce for a minute. Add the chickpeas and water and stir to combine. -
Cover the pot with a lid and let the pulao cook over low heat until the rice is tender, and the water has been absorbed.
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While the pulao is cooking, prepare an Onion Tomato Raita. In a bowl, mix the plain yogurt, chopped onion, chopped tomato, cumin powder, and salt until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Once the pulao is cooked, remove it from heat and let it sit covered for a few minutes.
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Fluff the pulao with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
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Serve the Chana Pulao hot with the prepared Onion Tomato Raita on the side.
