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Chana Pulao

Chana pulao or chana rice is an easy one-pot affair in the instant pot. Rice, chickpeas, fried onions, and spices come together in a protein-packed vegan pulao that pairs well with a fresh salad. A dead simple recipe that's going to save you lots of time in the kitchen.
4
71
25 min
TOTAL TIME
332
CALORIES
$0.70
PER SERVING
Chana Pulao
Ingredients
10 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Basmati Rice
2 cups basmati rice
Cloves
3 whole cloves
Ginger Paste
1 1/2 tbsp ginger paste
Black Cardamom
1 whole black cardamom
Bay Leaves
2 whole bay leaves
Pre-fried Onions
1 cup pre-fried onions
Cumin Seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
Canola Oil
3 tbsp canola oil
Red Chilli Flakes
1 tsp red chilli flakes
Canned Chickpeas
1 can canned chickpeas
Directions
16 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
View Directions on Indian Ambrosia
Health Info
Macros
61g
CARBS
19g
FAT
20g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pulao?
What ingredients do I need to make Pulao?
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