Kabuli Chana Biryani – One Pot Easy Dinner Recipes
Hey Foodies, Want to try a Vegetarian Biryani of some different style Here is an easy recipe for Kabuli Chana Biryani prepared in one pot. It is a unique biryani recipe with a blend of rice and pulses, cooked together along with aromatic spices and fresh herbs. Kabuli Chana is commonly used to make Chole, but this time let’s make a one pot hearty meal with Kabuli Chana.
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Kabuli Chana Biryani – One Pot Easy Dinner Recipes
Hey Foodies, Want to try a Vegetarian Biryani of some different style Here is an easy recipe for Kabuli Chana Biryani prepared in one pot. It is a unique biryani recipe with a blend of rice and pulses, cooked together along with aromatic spices and fresh herbs. Kabuli Chana is commonly used to make Chole, but this time let’s make a one pot hearty meal with Kabuli Chana.
INGREDIENTS:
For the Rice
- Basmati Rice - 2 cup
- Water - for soaking
For the Marinade
- Kabuli Chana - 1 cup boiled or frozen
- Soya Chunks - 1/2 cup soaked
- Olive oil - 1 tbsp Saffola aura
- Kashmiri Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp
- Biryani masala - 1/2 tbsp or 1/2 tsp Garam masala
- Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
- Salt - to taste
- Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
- Green Chili - 2-3 small cut long
- Chopped Fresh Mint & Coriander Leaves - 2 tbsp Or Mint Chutney
- Birista/Fried Onion - 2 tbsp or 1/2 tsp Sugar
- Green Cardamom - 2-3 small
- Cinnamon sticks - 2 small
- Black Peppercorns - 1 tsp
- Yogurt / Dahi - 4 tbsp
- Water - 3 1/2 cup
For the Garnish
- fresh coriander leaves - 1 tbsp chopped
- Birista/Fried Onion - 1 tbsp
RECIPE STEPS:
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Soak the rice in water for 20 minutes. The water level should be atleast 1 inch above the rice.
For Marinade
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In a large pot, add boiled kabuli chana, soya chunks, birista, dahi, Kashmiri red chili powder, salt, cinnamon sticks, green cardamom, black peppercorn, turmeric powder, green chilies, biryani masala, ginger garlic paste and chopped coriander and mint leaves.
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Stir everything until well combined. Finally add the olive oil and stir. Set aside.
For Making
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Check the rice; it has to double in volume. Drain the water before we cook it.
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Add the rice to the marinade mixture, followed by the water.
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Cover the pot and over high heat, cook the rice for 5 minutes or until it comes to a boil.
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After 5 minutes of cooking, lower the flame and cook further for 15-20 minutes.
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Use the back of a spoon and peek in the rice, if it’s dry inside then the Biryani is done, if you see water then continue cooking for few more minutes.
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Kabuli Chana Biryani is ready. Remove from the flame and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
For Serving
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Garnish with fresh coriander and birista . Serve with sliced onions or dahi raita.
RECIPE NOTES :
Notes: Soya chunks are high in protein, but you can skip the soya chunks and add extra boiled kabuli chana if you do not prefer them. If Birista (fried onions) is not in handy then you can use sugar. If using Garam Masala instead of Biryani Masala, add only 1/2 tsp. Adjust the green chili or omit it if you want to avoid spicy flavor. The Saffola Aura Olive Oil used in the video - Is a blend of Spanish olive oil and Flax seeds oil. It has a rich flavor profile and is full of antioxidant and detoxifying agents.