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Chana dal pulao recipe | Chana dal rice recipe

By swasthi , on June 2, 2019, 14 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Chana dal pulao recipe – Chana dal is one of the most protein rich lentil used in Indian cuisine. It is made by removing the outer skin of the black chana or the kala chana. It is used in various preparations like chana dal masala vada, chana dal fry, chana dal kheer, kootu and even to make besan / gram flour. It can also be used in chutney recipes to add a good texture and even to vegetable stir fry recipes.

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This one pot chana dal rice recipe is easy, nutritious and protein filled. It goes well for a quick lunch or in the lunch box. It can be enjoyed without any side. A raita or a veg salad go well. To make this chana dal rice, carrots, beetroot or baby corn go well.

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How to make chana dal pulao recipe

1. Wash and soak dal for about 4 to 6 hours. This helps not only to cook well but is also lighter for digestion. Wash and soak rice for about 20 to 30 minutes. Drain off and set aside.

2. Saute cumin, cloves, cardamom, bay leaf, star anise, cinnamon and mace until they begin to sizzle.

frying spices in oil to make

3. Fry sliced onions until lightly golden.

golden fried onions

4. Next fry ginger garlic paste until the raw smell goes off.

sauteing ginger garlic paste for chana dal pulao recipe

5. Saute carrots and pudina /mint leaves for 2 minutes.

sauteing carrots mint

6. Transfer rice and chana dal. Mix and fry for 2 to 3 minutes.

addition of rice to make chana dal rice
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7. Add salt.

addition of salt to make chana dal rice recipe

8. Pour water.

addition of water

9. Cook on a medium flame until water is almost evaporated.

cooking chana dal pulao on a medium flame
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10. Cover the pot with a lid and cook until done. If making in pressure cooker, cover the lid and lower the flame. Cook just for 5 minutes. Switch off before the cooker whistles. When the pressure goes off, add coriander leaves and little lemon juice. If using right away i suggest adding little ghee.

making chana dal pulao in a pressure cooker

Serve with raita or salad.

chana dal pulao

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Chana dal pulao recipe below

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Chana dal pulao

Simple, protein rich chana dal pulao made in one pot. This can be served with raita, curd or alone.
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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (US cup = 240ml )

  • 1 cup rice uncooked
  • ½ cup chana dal or bengal gram
  • 2 ¼ cup water
  • 1 large carrot (¾ cup)
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 green chili slit (skip for kids or deseedand use)
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 handful pudina or mint
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ tsp cumin or jeera
  • ½ star anise
  • 1 strand mace (optional)
  • 2 green cardamoms or elaichi
  • 1 inch cinnamon or dalchini
  • 1.5 tbsp oil
  • salt as needed
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • coriander leaves chopped, few
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Instructions

  • Wash and soak chana dal for 4 to 6 hours and rice for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pot and fry spices until they begin to crackle.
  • Add onions and fry until lightly done. Next add ginger garlic paste and fry until the raw smell is gone.
  • Transfer veggies and pudina, saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add soaked and drained rice and dal. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour water salt and cook until the rice is done. Towards the end, when the water is almost absorbed, cover and simmer on a low flame. If using pressure cooker, cover and cook on a low heat for 5 minutes.
  • When the pressure is down, sprinkle lemon juice and coriander leaves.
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Notes

The quantity of water mentioned in the recipe works only if dal is soaked for at least 4 hours. Otherwise more water may be required.

Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Chana dal pulao
Amount Per Serving
Calories 647 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 111mg5%
Potassium 667mg19%
Carbohydrates 112g37%
Fiber 18g75%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 180IU4%
Vitamin C 10.9mg13%
Calcium 82mg8%
Iron 5.3mg29%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Poornima
December 8, 2018 9:57 am

5 stars
I tried the pulao yesterday and it turned out very nice and it’s a quick one pot meal and healthy too !

I just added some turmeric powder for colour ?

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swasthi
Reply to  Poornima
December 8, 2018 10:00 am

Hi Poornima
Yes healthy one. Thanks for the comment.
🙂

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I k
December 13, 2017 12:17 am

5 stars
Does this work with kabuli chana ?

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swasthi
Reply to  I k
December 14, 2017 3:29 am

Yes but you will need to cook the chana first.

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Kim Sanatani
February 15, 2017 11:47 pm

5 stars
Sooo good!

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swasthi
Reply to  Kim Sanatani
February 16, 2017 8:15 am

thanks

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Deepa Shetty
September 3, 2015 4:28 pm

4 stars
I love all your recipes. It has just been a month that I have started following your recipes I started with toddler food.first. Your food chart for babies really helped me a lot. I would like to thank you for all the information. It is very simple and easy to remember recipes shown by you.

Thanks a lot. i just love the way you provide information and all the recipes are so simple & tasty.

Regards,
Deepa

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swasthi
Reply to  Deepa Shetty
September 4, 2015 3:44 am

Hi Deepa,
Welcome. I am glad the food chart and recipes helped. Thanks for your time to write here. Have a good day

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veena
August 28, 2015 8:03 am

simple and healthy pulav

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indu srinivasan
August 19, 2015 3:54 pm

delicious pulao.

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Girish Kantt
August 18, 2015 8:20 pm

Dearest Swasthi, Thanks for a fabulous yameeeeeee recipes of it;s own kind.I am a valued subscriber of your recipe blog.Since Me is alone (single) living in Dubai and preparing my own food every day.You are my main tutor who assisting me in preparing a most yamee and tasty meal.God bless you………Turly care for me…..Thanks once again…….

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swasthi
Reply to  Girish Kantt
August 19, 2015 12:54 am

Hello Girish Kantt,
Welcome. I am happy to know my recipes help you to cook tasty food.
Thanks a ton for all the good wishes. Have a wonderful week ahead.
Regards

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Moumita Malla
August 17, 2015 5:09 pm

4 stars
Looks so tempting. .love this one pot meal.

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swasthi
Reply to  Moumita Malla
August 18, 2015 12:28 am

Thanks Moumita

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