Mixed Bean Pulao /Navadhaniya Pulao

Mixed bean pulao is a delectable one pot delicacy,in which rice is cooked along with mixed beans and mild spices.
It is a well balanced and fulfilling dish,tastes divine when paired with raita.This pulao is an ideal dish to cook on a lazy day,as it takes less than 30 minutes to cook in a pressure cooker,if the legumes/beans are soaked. Here I have used black,white channa,green,white peas,pigeon peas,rajma,mochai,black eye beans,mung beans.One can simply soak the mixed beans and make the pulao.No proportions are measurements need to be perfect for the amount of beans,just add them how you would like. Here is the recipe for quick,easy and protein packed pulao.

                                                                    

                                                            

                                 Mixed Bean Pulao/Navadhaniya  Pulao

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   Basic Information

   Preparation time 15 minutes
   Soaking time 10 minutes

   Cooking time 25 minutes

   Serves 4(generously)

   

  Ingredients

  

Ingredient	Quantity
Basmathi rice	1.25 cups
Soaked mixed beans	1.5 cups
Onion(thinly sliced)	2 medium size
Tomato(finely chopped)	1 medium size
Mint leaves/pudina(finely chopped)	4 tbs
Red chilly powder/milagai podi	1/2 tsp
Coriander powder/dhaniya podi	1 tsp
Garam masala powder	1/2 tsp
Lemon juice	2 tsp
Salt	1.5 tsp
Oil	1 tbs
Ghee/nei	2 tsp
Coriander leaves(finely chopped)	2 tbs
Water	2.25-2.5 cups

  

  Grind to a coarse paste

Ingredient	Quantity
Garlic/poondu	4-5 cloves
Ginger/inji	1 inch piece
Cloves/lavangam	2-3
Cloves/lavangam	2-3
Green chilly/pachamilagai	4-5

  For the tempering

Ingredient	Quantity
Bay leaf	1
Fennel seeds/sombu	1/2 tsp

  Method 

• Soak the basmathi rice in water,grind the given ingredients given' to grind' to a coarse paste and keep it aside. 
• Heat oil and ghee in a pressure pan.Do the tempering with the given ingredients.Add in the ground paste and fry it till the raw smell goes off.Saute the sliced onion till golden.Add in the chopped tomato,mint and coriander leaves.Cook it until the tomato is mushy.

• Now add in the spice powders and salt.Give it a mix and now add in the soaked beans.Mix it well.

• Add the water and allow it to boil.Once the water is boiled,add in the soaked rice.Now goes in the lemon juice,chopped coriander leaves and a tsp of ghee if needed.

• Close it with the lid and pressure cook it for 2 whistles in a medium flame.Put off the flame and remove it once the pressure subsides.Mix it with a fork  gently.

• Serve it with raita

• If you are soaking the beans for this pulao,soak each bean a tbs for this measurement.
• The spices given are  for medium spice level.
• The amount of green chillies can be increased for a spicy level.
• For a richer version,1/2 cup of coconut milk is also used along with the water.
• The amount of water varies depending on the quality of the rice.

Enjoy.....................................

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Channa Masala - Easy One pot Channa Masala

I already share a version of no onion,garlic channa masala  and Punjabi Chole Masala.Channa masala  can be made in umpteen ways with so many twists.

One such easy and comfortable way of making it in a  pressure cooker.One pot version saves time and effort but the end result will be finger licking good.

If the chickpeas /channa is soaked and refrigerated then can be made in no time.This version can be called as curry in a hurry.Here I have used the homemade channa masala powder,but it can be easily substituted with  garam masala and aamchur powder.Let's move on to the recipe......................

                                                             

                                                            

                                                                         Easy One Pot Channa Masala

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   Basic Information

   Preparation time 10 minutes
   Soaking time 6-8 hours
   Cooking time 25 minutes

   Serves 4(generously)

  Ingredients

  

Ingredient	Quantity
Chickpeas/channa/vellai kondakadalai	3/4 cup
Onion( finely chopped)	2 medium size
Ginger&garlic paste	2 tsp
Tomato (pureed)	2-3 (medium size)
Turmeric powder/manjal podi	1/4 tsp
Red chilly powder/milagai podi	1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds/jeeragam	1/4 tsp
Salt	1.5 tsp
Coriander leaves(finely chopped)	1 tbs
Oil	3-4 tbs

 To roast and grind (for the channa masala powder)

Ingredient	Quantity
Red chilly/varamilagai	2 (broken)
Coriander seeds/dhaniya	1.5 tbs
Cumin seeds/jeeragam	1 tsp
Cloves /lavangam	2
Cinnamon/pattai	1inch
Black cardamom	1
Aamchur powder	1 tsp

  

   Method 

• Soak the chickpeas/channa overnight or minimum of 6-8 hours.

• Heat a pan and dry roast the ingredients given except aamchur powder.

• Once all the ingredients turned golden,add in the aamchur powder and put off the flame.After cooling grind it to a fine powder.Also puree the tomato and keep it aside.

•  Heat the oil in a pressure cooker or pan and crackle the cumin seeds.Add in the onion and green chillies,saute until transparent.Add the ginger and garlic paste,fry it for couple of minutes.Now add the tomato puree and cook it for 2-3 minutes.

• Add in the spice powders and mix it well.Add in the soaked chickpeas and 2 cups of water.Let it boil for a minute.

• Cover the pressure cooker with lid and cook it for 3-4 whistles in a medium flame and put off the flame.Once the pressure subsides,remove the lid and take around 2 tbs of cooked channa and grind it well and add it to the mixture.

• Let it cook for couple of minutes and put off the flame.Add in the chopped coriander leaves and mix it well.

• Serve it  with naan,phulka or paratha.

Enjoy..........................

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Channa Pulao /Chickpeas Pulao - Easy One Pot Channa Pulao

After sharing couple of gravies using legumes,today I am sharing an one pot meal with channa/chickpeas.

My kids love pulaos and biriyanis,so often I make.I have already shared a spicy version of channa pualo,but this one with few whole spices and coconut milk.

This is one of the quickest and tastiest option for a healthy lunch box.Addition of coconut milk and the ground mint make this pulao more fragrant.Serve this with a curry or onion raitha for a wholesome meal.

                                                                    

                                                            

                                                     Channa/Chickpeas Pulao

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   Basic Information

   Preparation time 15 minutes
   Soaking time 10 minutes

   Cooking time 25 minutes

   Serves 3(generously)

   

  Ingredients

  

Ingredient	Quantity
Basmathi rice	1.25 cups
Soaked chickpeas/channa/kondakadalai	1.25 cups
Onion(thinly sliced)	2 medium size
Tomato(finely chopped)	1 medium size
Coconut milk/thengai paal	1/2 cup
Garm masala powder	1/2 tsp
Lemon juice	2 tsp
Salt	1.5 tsp
Oil	1 tbs
Ghee/nei	2 tsp
Water	2.25 cups

  

  Grind to a fine paste

Ingredient	Quantity
Garlic/poondu	4-5 cloves
Ginger/inji	1 inch piece
Mint leaves/pudina	12-15 leaves
Green chilly/pachamilagai	4-5

  For the tempering

Ingredient	Quantity
Clove/lavangam	4-5
Cinnamon/pattai	2 inch piece
Bay leaf	1
Star anise	2
Black cardamom	1
Cumin seeds/jeeragam	1/2 tsp

  Method 

• Soak the basmathi rice in water,grind the given ingredients given' to grind' to a fine paste and keep it aside. 
• Heat oil and ghee in a pressure pan.Do the tempering with the given ingredient.Saute the sliced onion till golden.Add in the ground paste and fry it till the raw smell goes off.

• Add in the chopped tomatoes and cook it until mushy.Now add in the soaked chickpeas,coconut milk and water.Sprinkle the garam masala powder.Allow it to boil,add in the soaked rice.

• Now goes in the lemon juice,chopped coriander leaves.Close it with the lid and pressure cook it for 2 whistles in a medium flame.Put off the flame and remove it once the pressure subsides.Mix it with a fork  gently.

• Serve it with raita

Enjoy..........................

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Channa Dhal stuffed Paratha

I always try different types of stuffed paratha for my son's lunch box and one such hit is channa dhal stuffed paratha.Channa dhal paratha is a simple and delicious parathas which is a good option for lunch box with pickle and yogurt.It has a unique flavor and taste which is a real feast for the taste buds.The recipe as follows...

Ingredients

For the Filling

Ingredient	Quantity
Channa dhal	1cup
Onion	1no.(medium size)
Ginger(finely chopped)	1tsp
Green chilly	4nos.
Turmeric powder	1/2tsp
Garam masala powder	1/2tsp
Coriander leaves(finely chopped)	1tbs
Salt	a pinch
Oil	2tsp

For the dough

Ingredient	Quantity
Wheat flour	11/2cups
All purpose flour	1/2cup
Salt	to taste
Water	approximately 1cup(to knead)
Oil	1+2tbs(to cook parathas)

Method

                          Mix the flours,salt,oil and add water,knead it to a soft and smooth dough with water.Keep it covered with a damp cloth for 1/2 hour.

Meanwhile prepare the filling by boiling the channa dhal in a pressure cooker for a whistle or a open pot till it is tender.Drain the water and coarsely grind it in a blender or mash it with a masher,keep aside.

Keep a pan in a medium flame and crackle the cumin seeds then add green chilles and ginger.Saute the onion till transparent with a pinch of salt.

Now add the salt,turmeric powder and garam masala powder,stir it then ground channa dhal,and give it a mix.Finally add the coriander leaves and turn off the stove.The filling is ready.

Divide the dough and the filling into equal portions,flatten the dough to a 3 inch disc and keep the stuffing in it.Gently pull the edges to the center,seal it and flatten it.Now on a floured surface, roll each flattened ball gently to a desired thickness.

Heat a griddle on a medium flame and cook the parathas both sides.

Serve it with pickle and yogurt.

Enjoy.....

• Ginger and garlic paste can be added for extra taste and flavor.
• A tsp of carom seeds can be mixed in the flour while making the dough which gives a nice aroma and aids digestion.
• Amchur powder can also be added for extra tangy taste.
• Dusting it with all purpose flour(maida) helps the rolling easy.

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Also sending Paneer Paratha to the event.

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