Chana Pulao Casserole or Baked Spiced Chickpea Rice Casserole

Name: Chana Pulao Casserole or Baked Spiced Chickpea Rice Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic minced; 2 bay leaves; 1.5 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or use paprika for less heat; 1 - 2 teaspoon garam masala (or curry powder or biryani masala); 1 cup vegetables such as chopped peppers, (carrots, peas, green beans, or other vegetables of choice); 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 cup chopped tomato; 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed (or 2 cips chopped or baby fresh spinach ); 15 ounce can chickpeas drained or 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas; 1 cup white basmati rice (washed and soaked for at least 15 minutes); 2 cups water; cilantro and lime juice for garnish

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:40min

Baked Chana Pulao is a simple and easy, baked chickpea rice pilaf that comes together quickly but is loaded with flavors. Serve with my quick raita. Gluten-free.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:58:59 GMT