Chana Masala rice is a little twist for Chana Pulao and Chana Biryani. Here Chana Masala is made first with flavourful spices, then Rice is added to this Masala to make Chana masala Rice. It tastes different from normal Pulao. Kala Chana has numerous health benefits, so it is essential to add in our Food Menu.
Ingredients:
- Cooked Basmati Rice - 1 Cup
- Kala Chana / Black Chana - 1/2 Cup
- Onion - 1 no
- Tomato - 1 no
- Green Chilli - 1 no
- Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
- Bay leaf - 1
- Cinnamon -1/4 inch
- Clove - 2 no
- Cardamom - 1 no
- Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
- Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
- Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
- Chana Masala Powder - 1 tsp
- Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Amchur Powder - 1/4 tsp
- Ghee - 1 tbsp
- Cooking Oil - 2 tbsp
- Salt as per taste
In a pan add Oil followed by Cumin, Bay leaf, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Clove.
Next add Onion, green chillies.
Add Ginger Garlic Paste. After a quick saute add chopped Tomatoes
After tomatoes become soft add Red Chilli powder, Garam Masala, Coriander powder, Channa Masala Powder. Saute for a minute.
Add cooked Channa along with the water in it. cook for some time until all the masalas get incorporated with the Channa.
After all the water has absorbed, add cooked rice and gently mix with the channa masala.
Finally add Amchur powder and chopped coriander leaves. Also spread enough ghee to get a nice flavour. Give a quick saute and turn off the flame.
Now your delicious channa Masala rice is ready and it goes well with Onion Raita
Notes:
- The above prepared Chana Masala can also be served as a side dish for Chapati, Roti, Kulcha etc. before adding Rice to it.
- The Masala Ingredients can be reduced if you are packing as lunch for your child.
- For variations you can use kabuli chana, Mushroom instead of Kala Chana.
