Kala Chana Pilaf Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Kala Chana Pilaf Recipe, wash and soak the kala chana overnight

Step 2: Pressure cook with 2 cups of water with salt and keep aside

Step 3: Wash and soak the basmati rice in enough water for 10 minutes

Step 4: Heat ghee in a wide pan on medium heat, add the bayleaf, cinnamon quill, cloves, black cardamom and let it release its aroma into the ghee

Step 5: Add the cumin seeds and let it splutter

Step 6: Add the sliced onions, a pinch of sugar and saute until it turns golden brown

Step 7: Add the slit green chilli, tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes

Step 8: Now, whisk the curd to a smooth texture and add it into the pan and mix well

Step 9: Add the red chilli powder and garam masala and let it cook for 2 minutes

Step 10: Add the boiled kala chana, season with salt and mix well

Step 11: Now add the soaked and drained basmati rice, 2 cups of the kala chana broth saved from cooking chana

Step 12: Close it with a lid and let it simmer for 20 minutes

Step 13: Once the pilaf is cooked, garnish with mint leaves and serve the the Kala Chana Pilaf Recipe along with with Spicy Chicken Curry, Cauliflower & Cucumber Raita and Fresh Garden Salad Recipe for the weekend brunch