Daigi Chana Pulao

Ingredients

500 gram boiled chickpeas750 gram rice1 onion sliced.1 tbsp ginger garlic paste3 Tbsp oil2 tomatoes sliced2-3 green chili chopped1 tbsp coarsely grind coriander seeds1 tbsp coarsely grind cumin seeds1 tsp red chili powder1 tsp red pepper flakes2 black cardamom2 green cardamom1 bay leaf1 inch cinnamon stick1 star anise4-5 cloves10- 12 black peppercorns1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 vegetables cubes (optional)2 Tbsp yogurt1/3 cup cilantro1/3 cup mint leaves1/2 lemon sliced4-5 green chili wholeSalt according to tasteFood color – optional

Method

Add oil in the pot. Add sliced onion and fry it until brown.Add ginger garlic paste, tomatoes, green chili, all the ground and whole spices along with vegetable cubes.Cook until the tomatoes are dissolved and the oil separates.Add boiled chickpeas and cook for 5 minutes.Now add yogurt and mix. Cook for 5 minutes.Add water and let it boil.As soon as the water boils add washed and soaked rice.Add cilantro, mint, lemon slices, whole green chili.Let it cook on high heat until all the water evaporates. Add food color (optional) and cover the pot.let the rice sit on low heat for 10 minutes.Fluff the rice and serve it hot with yogurt.