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Chole Biryani recipe
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Chole Biryani recipe

Protein-rich Chole Biryani made in Pressure cooker
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time8 hours
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Servings: 4 people
Author: Jeyashri suresh

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chickpeas | chana cooked with a little salt
  • 2 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1 tbsp Curd
  • 1 tsp Kasoori methi
  • 2 tsp Chana masala powder or garam masala
  • ½ tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1.5 cup Basmati rice
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 2 tsp Ghee
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 2 Onion
  • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 2 Tomato
  • 2.5 cups Water
  • 2 pinches Saffron
  • 1 tbsp Warm milk
  • Salt as needed
  • Mint leaves a handful
  • Coriander leaves a handful

Instructions

  • Pressure cook pre-soaked chole with salt for 6-7 whistles. Drain water completely.
  • I always soak the chickpeas and freeze it well for 2 weeks, so that we can use it anytime we want.
  • Let’s do the marination.
  • Add the cooked chole in a bowl.
  • Add 1 tsp red chili powder,1 tbsp curd, 1 tsp chana masala powder, and 1 tsp kasoori methi
  • Mix well. Keep aside for 10 mins.
  • Wash and soak 1.5 cups basmati rice in 2.5 cups water.
  • Soak 2 pinches of saffron in 1 tbsp warm milk.
  • In a pan add 2 tbsp oil and 2 tsp ghee
  • Add 1 bay leaf and 2 slit green chilis
  • Add 2 thinly sliced onions.
  • Saute till translucent.
  • Add 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.
  • Now add salt and mix well.
  • Add in 2 chopped tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the marinated chole mix.
  • Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the soaked rice with water and add the saffron milk.
  • Mix well. Add chopped mint leaves and coriander leaves.
  • In the last add 1 tsp red chili powder and 1 tsp chana masala or garam masala
  • Mix well and cover the cooker.
  • Pressure cook for 1 whistle.
  • Keep in very low flame for 7 mins and switch off.
  • Once the pressure is completely released open the cooker.
  • Gently mix from sides.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves and add 1 tsp of ghee.
  • Serve hot with any raita of your choice.

Video

Chole Biryani recipe, Chana Biryani
Chole Biryani recipe, Chana Biryani

Notes

1. Ensure the chickpeas are cooked well before the marination.
2. You can add whole spices in the oil in the beginning to enhance the flavour of the Chole Biryani