Channay Chawal OR Chickpeas with Rice Recipe

Boil chickpeas in plenty of salted water until done.Drain excess water and keep chickpeas aside.

Heat oil in a pan.Add onion and fry till golden brown.

Add cumin seeds,nigella,cardamoms,cloves,cinnamon stick and black pepper.

When it begins to crackle,add chopped green chillies and juilined ginger.

Stir fry for a minute,then add ginger garlic paste.

Add chopped tomatoes,red chillies powder,ground black pepper and stir well.

When well mixed,add boiled chickpeas,dried plums,salt and water.

Drian the water from rice and add rice to chickpeas mixture.

Mix and cook on high heat until it comes to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium.Cover and cook until the water is almost absorbed and the rice are tender.

Sprinkle nutmeg & mace powder.

Now cook on very low heat,covered,for 5-10 minutes until water is dried and rice is completely cooked.

Serve hot with salad,pickles and raita.