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Chickpea rice

Chickpea Rice Bliss: A Comforting One-Pot Vegan Recipe

Chickpea Rice is a comforting, vegan dish combining fluffy basmati rice and hearty chickpeas, perfect for quick dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice Rinse thoroughly before cooking.
  • 2 cups Water Adjust based on rice variety.
For the Protein
  • 1 cup Cooked Chickpeas Can substitute with kidney or black beans.
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Onion Thinly sliced.
  • 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Tomato Roughly chopped.
  • 1-2 pieces Green Chilies Slit, adjust based on spice tolerance.
For the Fresh Finish
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Roughly chopped.
For the Spice Medley
  • 1 piece Bay Leaf
  • 3-4 pieces Cloves
  • 5-6 pieces Black Peppercorns
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder Adjust based on spice preference.
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Cooking Oil Use favorite type, such as vegetable or coconut oil.

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add whole spices and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add sliced onion to the pot and sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Mix in ginger-garlic paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
  4. Add the ground spices, stir well for 30 seconds to toast.
  5. Add chopped tomato and seasoning, cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  6. Add rinsed basmati rice and stir for 1-2 minutes until well-coated.
  7. Mix in chickpeas, add water, bring to a gentle boil.
  8. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes on low heat.
  9. Turn off heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Ideal to serve with yogurt or raita.

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