Chana Pulao

On the sixth day of  BM#13, here is one more protein packed lunch box idea. Any beans can be substituted for chickpeas.

Ingredients: (4 servings)
1 cup Basmati Rice
3/4 cup chickpeas (chana) soaked overnight / canned chickpeas (Rinse chickpeas if using canned ones.)
Salt to taste
2 Tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 onion, sliced lengthwise
2 tomatoes
To grind: 1 inch piece ginger, 2 cloves, 1 inch cinnamon piece, 1 tsp coriander seeds, 1 green chillie, 1 red chillie and 2 Tbsp shredded coconut

Preparation:
* Cook rice adding 2 cups of water. Let cool.
* Pressure cook chickpeas.
* Add all the ingredients mentioned under "to grind" and grind to a paste adding a few Tbsp of water if needed.

Method:
* Heat oil and add  cumin seeds. When they start to brown, add onion and fry until golden brown. Then add tomatoes and cook until mushy. Add the ground paste and saute for a few minutes.
* Add chickpeas and salt and give it a stir.
* Next add the rice and mix well.
Serve with raita or plain yogurt.

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