Coconut & Chickpea BiryaniVeg
Discover the secret to a perfect Chickpeas Biryani! This aromatic and flavorful one-pot meal combines protein-rich chickpeas with fragrant basmati rice, creamy coconut milk, and a blend of warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. With a fresh green masala paste of coriander and mint, this dish is vibrant, wholesome, and incredibly easy to make in a pressure cooker. Serve it hot with cooling onion raita for a satisfying lunch or dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
2 cups Cooked Chickpeas
2 cups Basmati Rice
2 cups Coconut Milk
1 cups Water
2 nos. Onion (sliced)
2 nos. Tomato (finely chopped)
1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Garam masala Powder (Hot Spices)
1 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Clarified Butter (Ghee)
1 tbsp Oil
Whole Spices (for tempering):
Bay leaf, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cloves, and Star anise
Masala Paste Ingredients:
A few Coriander Leaves (chopped)
A few Mint Leaves (chopped)
as needed Grated coconut
2 cloves Garlic
4 nos. Shallots
2 nos. Green Chilli
Instructions
1
In a grinder, combine a few coriander leaves, mint leaves, 2-3 garlic cloves, 4-5 shallots, 2 green chillies, and grated coconut. Add a little water and grind into a fine paste.
2
In a pressure cooker, heat 1 tbsp of oil and 2 tbsp of ghee. Add the whole spices—bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, garlic, and star anise.
3
Add the sliced onions to the cooker and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4
Stir in 1 tsp of ginger-garlic paste and the ground masala paste. Add the chopped tomatoes and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the raw smell of the masala fades.
5
Add 1 tsp of chilli powder, 1 tsp of garam masala, and salt to taste. Toss in the cooked chickpeas and mix well. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
6
Add the pre-soaked Basmati rice (soak for 20 minutes beforehand). Pour in 2 cups of coconut milk and 1 1/2 cups of water. Close the pressure cooker and cook for 2-3 whistles.
7
Once done, fluff the rice and serve your hot Coconut & Chickpea Biryani with onion raita or a side of curry.
Nutrition Facts
3 servings per recipe
