Vegan Baked Chana Pulao
Chana pulao is a popular Indian one-pot chickpea rice dish that is made with fragrant basmati rice, protein-rich chickpeas, onions, fresh tomatoes, veggies, and bold warming Indian spices. This easy meal is traditionally served with a side dish of raita or plain yogurt.
Key Ingredients
Onion
Garam Masala
Carrots
Peas
Chickpeas
Basmati Rice
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1
Add the oil, garlic, onion and spices to a 9x12 casserole dish on one half of the dish. On another half add the vegetables and a generous pinch of salt and toss well. Bake at a preheated 400 degrees Fahrenheit (205 C) for 14-16 minutes or until the onion is golden.
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2
In the meanwhile, wash your rice if you haven't already and soak and set aside.
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3
Once the onion is golden, take the casserole dish out of the oven. Add in chopped tomato and mix well. Add in spinach, chickpeas, rest of the salt, drained rice, and water, mix well and cover.
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4
Put it in to bake for 35-45 minutes. Check at 35 minute mark if the rice is done. Also stir at that point. Depending on your oven, the rice and the baking dish, the rice will get done in the 35-45 minute range.
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5
Then take the dish out. Let it sit covered for another 5 minutes then fluff it up. Taste and adjust flavor if needed. garnish with some cilantro and lime juice.
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6
Serve this with a simple Raita (Indian yogurt dip, see below) or with chutneys or salsa or with Indian curries or dal.
