Kabuli Pulao

Ingredients

• 3 Tsp oil
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 Star anise
• 5 Cloves
• 1 Inch Cinnamon
• 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
• 3/4 Tsp Ammchur
• 1 Onion (Finely Chopped)
• 1 Tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1/2 Tsp Garam Masala
• 1 Tomato(Finely Chopped)
• 1/4 Tsp Turmeric
• 1 Tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
• 1/2 Tsp Coriander Powder
• 1/4 Tsp Cumin Powder
• 1 Tsp Kasuri Methi
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 2 Cup Water
• 1 Cup Chickpea
• 1 Cup Basmati rice
• Coriander to Garnish

Preparation

1. firstly, in a pressure cooker heat 3 tsp oil and saute 1 bay leaf, 1 star anise, 5 cloves, 1 inch cinnamon and 1 tsp jeera till it turns aromatic.
2. Saute onion, ginger garlic paste and tomatoes.
3. further add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala, ¾ tsp aamchur, 1 tsp kasuri methi and 1 tsp salt. saute well.
4. now add 1 cup soaked and boiled chickpea and saute for a minute.
5. furthermore add 1 cup basmati rice (soaked for 20 minutes) and saute gently.
6. now add 2 cup water and stir well.
7. cover and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
8. finally, garnish with coriander and serve chana pulao along with onion tomato raita.