Chole Pulao

Chole or chickpeas are a rich source of protein. If you like to add proteints to your diet, then here is a easy recipe for it - Chole Pulao.

It is a wholesome meal and also a very good lunch box recipe.

Ingredients:

Kabuli Channa(Chole) -  1/2 cup
Cooked Rice -  2 cups
Onion - 1 large chopped
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Cardamom- 2
Cinnamon - 1" piece
Clove - 3
Oil - 2 tsp.
Green chillies - 3 slit lengthwise
Cashew nuts - 10 approx
Salt to taste

Method:

Soak channa overnight. They almost double in size. Cook them in the pressure cooker for one whistle. You can also cook it in a vessel but it takes longer time. Drain water and keep them aside.

Heat oil in a pan and add the cardamom, cinnamon and cloves to it. Once they start to release aroma, add chopped onion and green chillies to it. Now add the ginger garlic paste after the onions have turned translucent. 

Add cashews to it and fry for a minute or too. Once they turn golden brown, add the boiled chole to it. Mix well and fry for another minute on low flame for channa to soak the flavours.

Now add the rice and mix well. Also add salt. Close the lid and let it cook for another two minutes. Serve hot with some roasted papad.

Enjoy cooking.. !!!