One Pot Channa Dal Pulao
Make this quick and nutritious 30 minute pulao with basmati rice, channa dal and minimal spices!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 5 pepper corns
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- 2-3 green chillies
- 1 tsp ginfer paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1/2 cup onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup basmati rice washed, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup soaked channa dal soaked for 2 hours and drained
- 1/2 tomato, thick slices
- 1 cup water
- cashews and corainde leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Soak channa dal for 2 hours. If short of time, soak in hot water for one hour. You should be able to slightly break it with your fingers.
- To a 2L pressure cooker, add ghee/oil, followed by cumin, cinnamon, pepper and chilli. Saute for 30 seconds and then add ginger, garlic paste.
- Cook for a minute and add onions. Add some salt followed by the soaked channa dal and saute for 2-3 minutes.
- After cooking the dal, add tomato and then the rice.
- Add hot water, mix well. Taste for salt and cook on a low to medium flame (200C on induction) for 2 whistles. Let pressure release natually.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and fried cashews
Notes
- It is important to add tomatoes ( or any tang) only after the dal is sauteed for a few minutes.
- I make this without any vegetables and serve with a vegetable side dish, however, you can add chopped carrots, peas, or beans to make it a full meal.
- This is a very mild pulao and is best served with a spicy side dish.