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    Achari Chana Vegetable Pulao

    Published: Apr 1, 2019 · Modified: Sep 23, 2020 by Srivalli · 14 Comments

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    Achari Chana Vegetable Pulao is an interesting one pot meal that can be done quickly in a pressure cooker. This pulao is made with Pickle masala along with chickpea and mixed vegetables.

    We are starting the April Mega BM where is the theme is Biryani / Pulao/ Khichdi and we are doing to do nonstop marathon for the next 26 days with taking a break on Sundays.

    I decided to this on both my sites, so I wanted to have a sub theme to make it more interesting. I decided to do AtoZ for both the sites with some elaborate Biryanis, Pulaos on Spice your Life! and Dishes under 30 minutes on this site.

    First on the Quick under 30 minutes Meals with Rice, it is Achari Chana Vegetable Pulao, that I shortlisted from Pavani's site inspired from Tarla Dalal. This Achari Chana Vegetable Pulao is made with Pickle Masala along with some mixed vegetables and cooked in Pressure cooker with pickle spices.

    For majority of dishes in this series were made in pressure cooker or some in pans, and would only take under 30 mins. Of course, it really helps if you are planned and stock certain ingredients ahead. Like how I had soaked and boiled the chickpea for this rice the previous night.

    I have used pickling whole spices in this Pickled Kabuli Chana Pulao and surely comes out different. All you need is some curds on the side for a quick meal. I have used Andhra Avakkay Masala and it turns out quite spicy. So reduce depending on your preference.

    This is part of the A to Z Biryanis, Pulaos, Khichdis and Mixed Rices, where I am doing Quick Under 30 Minutes Meals. If you want to read some elaborate Biryanis, check out what I have for A in Spice your Life!

    Achari Chana Vegetable Pulao

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    Achari Chana Vegetable Pulao

    Ingredients Needed:

    1.5 cups Basmati Rice
    1 /2 cup Onion, thinly sliced
    2 tbsp Pickle (I used Mango Avakkai)
    1 cup Mixed Vegetables (chopped carrots, potato, green beans, cauliflower etc)
    1 /2 cup Kabuli Chana
    2 tbsp Ghee
    1 tsp Fennel Seeds
    1 tsp Mustard Seeds
    2 Cardamom
    1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
    1 tsp Nigella Seeds
    A Pinch Asafoetida / Hing
    1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
    A Pinch Turmeric Powderr
    1 /2 tsp Red Chili Powder
    1 /4 tsp Garam Masala
    Salt to taste
    Handful Coriander Leaves finely chopped

    Prep Work
    Wash and soak the Chana ahead. Pressure cook the previous night and have it ready.
    Wash and soak the basmati rice for 15 mins

    Making of the Pulao:

    In a pressure cooker, heat ghee and add fennel seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, nigella seeds, cardamom, cumin seeds and asafoetida. Cook till the spices start to splutter.
    Add the onions, saute for a couple of mins. Add ginger garlic paste, saute well.
    Next add the chopped vegetables, boiled chickpeas, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, salt and the achar/ pickle masala. Cook for 2~3 minutes.
    Add the drained rice and mix well. Combine well for few minutes.
    Add 3 cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
    Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
    Serve with curds

    Pickled Kabuli Chana Pulao

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    Achari Chana Vegetable Pulao

    Achari Chana Vegetable Pulao is an interesting one pot meal that can be done quickly in a pressure cooker. This pulao is made with Pickle masala along with chickpea and mixed vegetables.
    Course Main Dish - Rice
    Cuisine Punjab
    Keyword Everyday Meal, Lunch Box Recipes, Lunch Recipes
    By Cook Method Pressure Cooker
    Occasion Everyday Meal
    By Diet Kid Friendly, Vegetarian
    Dish Type 30 Minutes Meal
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 4 people
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 cups Basmati Rice
    • 1 /2 cup Kabuli Chana
    • 1 /2 cup Onion thinly sliced
    • 1 cup Mixed Vegetables (chopped carrots, potato, green beans, cauliflower etc)
    • 2 tbsp Pickle I used Mango Avakkai
    • 2 tbsp Ghee
    • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
    • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
    • 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
    • 1 tsp Nigella Seeds
    • 2 Cardamom
    • A Pinch Asafoetida / Hing
    • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
    • A Pinch Turmeric Powderr
    • 1 /2 tsp Red Chili powder
    • 1 /4 tsp Garam Masala
    • Salt to taste
    • Handful Coriander Leaves finely chopped

    Instructions

    Prep Work

    • Wash and soak the Chana ahead. Pressure cook the previous night and have it ready.
    • Wash and soak the basmati rice for 15 mins

    Making of the Pulao:

    • In a pressure cooker, heat ghee and add fennel seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, nigella seeds, cardamom, cumin seeds and asafoetida. Cook till the spices start to splutter.
    • Add the onions, saute for a couple of mins. Add ginger garlic paste, saute well.
    • Add the chopped vegetables, boiled chickpeas, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, salt and the achar/ pickle masala. Cook for 2~3 minutes.
    • Add the drained rice and mix well. Combine well for few minutes.
    • Add 3 cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
    • Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
    • Serve with curds
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    1. Suma Gandlur says

      April 01, 2019 at 2:43 am

      Valli, kudos to your patience that you are ready with double posts each day. I need to still cook some of the dishes. I remember trying this pulao once. Looking forward to your quick fix rice meals here.

      Reply
    2. Vaishali Sabnani says

      April 01, 2019 at 4:34 am

      Wow ! I have always admired you for your zest ! Cooking for two blogs ! Simply wow !
      I am loving your theme of under 30 minutes ! I bet I will have the whole series bookmarked .
      Coming to this pulao , the word Achaar itself speaks it all , I love Achaari food and this pulao is making me drool . Awesome pick and great beginning .

      Reply
    3. Gayathri Kumar says

      April 01, 2019 at 5:31 am

      Valli, you are just awesome. I struggle with just one site and you come up with A-Z in both sites. Cooking pulao in open pan also takes just below 30 minutes and this BM taught me that. The achari pulai looks super spicy and absolutely yum.

      Reply
    4. Sushma says

      April 01, 2019 at 8:09 am

      I love aachar and cooking pulao with it is a great idea. Perfectly done. I have made something similar too.

      Reply
    5. Shamila Kingsly says

      April 01, 2019 at 8:23 pm

      Delicious.. Achari flavour in biryani is my fav.. Wold love to taste this 🙂

      Reply
    6. Sowmya says

      April 01, 2019 at 8:49 pm

      Wow Valli! You know how to keep raising the bar for the likes of me. Amazing that you are doing 2 A to Z series. Love this flavourful achari rice. Such a delicious and quick meal for a lunch box or lazy dinner.

      Reply
    7. harini says

      April 01, 2019 at 10:26 pm

      Same Pinch Valli. Hats off to your patience for doing A-Z in both the blogs. Your version of Achari pulao sounds just as lip smacking.

      Reply
    8. Preeti garg says

      April 02, 2019 at 4:53 am

      I love totally this chana mix pulao.. its mine fav combination when we add kabuli chana with rice... So tasty and perfect for lunch box menu too.. bookmarked.

      Reply
    9. Renu says

      April 02, 2019 at 10:05 pm

      A sure one pot meal this is, with Chana and rice all in one. Adding similar masala to achar must have added so much flavour to this dish.

      Reply
    10. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says

      April 02, 2019 at 11:12 pm

      Love pickle based pulavs. They are loaded with flavors and this one with chana is a great idea. So yummmm.

      Reply
    11. Kalyani says

      April 03, 2019 at 3:30 am

      guess we both went for the achaari version, with slight variation to kick off this series.. the dish looks very well done valli ! and 2 blogs ?! wow.thats something I get to expect from you now :p

      Reply
    12. Pavani says

      April 04, 2019 at 9:06 pm

      Wow! Can’t wait to try this Achari Chana Vegetable Pulao, looks very delicious! Lovely share!

      Reply
    13. Swati says

      April 06, 2019 at 8:22 pm

      I make a similar version of chana pulao but don't add the achari flavours.. loved this recipes, shall soon try it.Lovely share!!

      Reply
    14. veena says

      July 23, 2019 at 5:55 pm

      You guys are tempting us with this achari pulao. I wish I could eat the spicy food. Looks too delicious

      Reply

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