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Achari Chana Vegetable 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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