Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) Pulao

Chickpeas (Garbanzo beans) are packed with rich protein and have long been valued for their fiber content.
The fiber benefits of Chickpeas  may go beyond the fiber benefits of other foods. You can keep them on your digestive support list. They lower the risk of colon problems including colon cancer.
They reduces cardiovascular risks and helps in better regulation of blood sugar.

What you need:

• 3 Cups of Basmati Rice/Normal Rice
• 5 1/2 Cups of water
• 1 Cup of Chickpeas
• 1 Small cup of  Fresh Green Peas and Sweet Corn
• 1 Medium Onion chop into lengthwise
• 2 Green Chillies cut into 2 halves
• 1tsp Ginger Garlic Paste

• Cloves/Lavangalu - 3
• Dalchini/Cinnamon - 1 small stick
• Elachi/Cardamom - 2
• Pepper Powder - 1/2tsp
• Garam Masala - 1/2tsp
• Oil - 4tbsp
• Salt to taste
• 1tbsp milk
• a pinch of yellow food color

How To Cook:

• Soak Chickpeas overnight in water or for at least  6 hours. Drain the water and keep aside.
• Wash Basmati Rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.Drain the water and keep aside.
• For food color mix the color with 1tbsp of milk.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add cloves, Cardamom/Elachi, Cinnamon/Dalichini chakka and saute for a minute.
• Add Green chillies, onions and saute for 5minutes. 
• Add Ginger Garlic Paste and fry for 2minutes.
• Now add Chickpeas, Green peas and Sweet corn, Pepper powder, Garam masala and saute for 10 minutes.
•  Add 5 1/2 cups of water, salt and bring to boil. When the water starts boiling add soaked rice to it and mix well.
• Cover with a lid and cook until the rice is done.(Cook in low flame)
• When the rice is almost done, pour food color on it in a circular movement and mix the rice slowly. Switch off the stove.
• Yummy and Healthy Chickpeas pulao is ready.
• Serve hot with Raita

Sending this recipe to COOK IT HEALTHY event by Shobha.

Also sending this recipe to Cooking with Seeds event by Priya Easy n Tasty Recipes and hosted by Sukanya of Safforn Streaks