Channa Pulao

Ingredients ground to a smooth paste

Onion-2tbsp

Tomato-1

Salt to taste

Turmeric powder-1/8tsp

Coriander powder-1/2tsp

Green chillies-3

Mint-a handful

Poppy seeds-1/2tsp

Coconut-1tbsp

Garam masala-1/4tsp

Ginger & garlic paste-1/2tsp

Other ingredients

Channa-1 cup

(soaked overnight)

Basmati rice-1 cup

Water-2 cups

Tempering

Oil-4tsp

Ghee-2tsp

Cashew nuts-8(optional)

Jeera & Shajeera-1/4tsp each

Cinnamon-a small bit,Cloves-2,Cardamom-1,Bay leaf-1

Method

Heat oil & ghee in a pan & temper it.Add the ground masala & fry it till raw smell disappears & oil separates the pan.Add the rice,channa & water,cook it till done.Serve hot with raita.