Chana Pulao (Instant Pot)

Chana Pulao (Instant Pot)

Chana Pulao (Instant Pot)

Chana pulao is a great South Asian side dish of basmati rice, chickpeas, and aromatics. I prepared this dish in my Instant Pot since it cuts the cooking time in half while getting the same results if you were to prepare on the stove top. I personally like to eat the leftovers the next morning topped with a couple of fried eggs.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani
Keyword: instant pot, main course, Pakistani, rice, side dish, South Asian, vegan
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • instant pot

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice rinsed
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 medium white onion sliced
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 2 black cardamom
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  • Turn the Instant Pot function to sauté over medium heat. Sauté the onions and cumin seeds for 10 minutes.
    Pakistani, side dish, main course, rice, vegan
  • Add in the cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for 1 minute.
    Pakistani, side dish, main course, rice, vegan
  • Stir in the rice. Sauté for 3 minutes.
    Pakistani, side dish, main course, rice, vegan
  • Pour in the water. Season with salt. Turn the Instant Pot function to pressure cook on high for 4 minutes. Place the cover on and push start.
    Pakistani, side dish, main course, rice, vegan
Pakistani, main course, side dish, rice, vegan
Fluff with a fork and serve.