KABULI CHANNA MASALA RICE




Ingredients:

 Basmathi rice-1 cup

Kabuli channa-3/4 cup

Onion-1

Tomato-1

Ginger-a small piece

Garlic-a small piece

Green chilli-2

Masala powder-2 teaspoons

Chilli powder-1 teaspoon

Turmeric powder-1/4 teaspoon

Saunf-1 teaspoon

Coconut milk-2 teaspoons

Cinnamon-a small piece

Bay leaf-1

Hing-a pinch

Oil-2 tablespoons

Salt-to taste

Method:

1.Soak the kabuli channa overnight. Cook it separately and keep it aside.

2.Soak the rice for 30 minutes.

3.Cook the rice with coconut milk and 2 cups of water to separate grains.

4.Finely chop the onion,tomato,ginger and garlic and slit the green chillies.

5.Heat oil in the pan.when it becomes hot add saunf.

6.When it starts sizzling add cinnamon,bay leaf and fry for few seconds.

7.Then add green chilli,ginger,garlic and fry for few seconds and then add onions and fry till it becomes brown.

8.Add tomatoes and fry till it becomes soft.

9.Add all the powders ,salt and fry till the raw smell goes.

10.Now add the cooked channa ,fry for few seconds and keep the flame in low for 5 minutes till the channa absorbs the masala.

11.Now add the cooked rice to the prepared masala and stir it gently without breaking the rice.

12.Now u can garnish with coriander leaves.

13.Serve hot with raitha and chips or side dish of your choice.


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