Chana Pulao / Chickpea Pulao (Instant Pot)

Name: Chana Pulao / Chickpea Pulao (Instant Pot)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups Basmati rice; 2 cans chickpeas ((see notes)); 1 medium potato (cut into cubes); 3 tbsp oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 bay leaf; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 inch cinnamon; 5 cloves; 3 green cardamom; 1 large onion (thinly sliced); ½ inch ginger (grated); 2-3 cloves garlic (grated); ¼ tsp turmeric powder; ½ tsp chili powder; ½ tsp garam masala ((use store-bought or homemade garam masala)); Salt (to taste); 2½ cups water; 1 tbsp coriander leaves ((cilantro)); 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

Instant Pot Chickpea Pulao is a quick and flavorful one-pot dish that combines tender chickpeas with aromatic spices and fragrant basmati rice. With the convenience of the Instant Pot, this vegan and gluten-free recipe is ready in no time.

Updated at: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:06:31 GMT