Chawli and Kabuli Chana Pulao

Preparation :20 mins
Cook :9 mins
Total Time :29 mins
Servings :Makes 3 servings

Ingredients :

2 cups cooked rice (chawal)
1/2 cup soaked and boiled chawli (cow pea / lobhia)
1/2 cup soaked and boiled kabuli chana (white chick peas)
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 finely chopped tomato
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp lemon juice

Method :

Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add mustard seeds and sauté on medium flame for few seconds.
Add the onions and sauté on medium flame for 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and sauté on medium flame for 2 minutes.
Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala, salt and 1½ tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
Add the cooked chawli and kabuli chana, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
6. Add the rice, coriander and lemon juice, mix gently and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Serve hot.