Kaale Channa Pulao: A protein-packed twist to your everyday pulao. - PotsandPans India

Ingredients

• 1 cup black chickpeas (kaale channe), soaked overnight
• 1 ½ cups basmati rice, soaked for 20–30 minutes
• 1 big onion, sliced
• 2–3 tbsp whisked curd (yogurt)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 1–2 tbsp oil or ghee
• Salt to taste
• 1 whole garlic pod (unpeeled)
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 star anise
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 small piece of tamarind
• 4–5 cups water