The ONLY Chickpea Rice Recipe you'll ever need! (aka Chana Pulao)

Chana Pulao, also called Chickpea Rice, is an easy, flavorful recipe perfect for weeknights. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this one-pot pulao can be made in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop.
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INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups Basmati Rice, extra long grain
2 tablespoons Ghee or Oil
1 cup Yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 Green Chili Pepper, finely chopped. I use Serrano or Thai chili, optional
1 teaspoon Grated Ginger
15 ounce Canned Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 3/4 cups Water
Cilantro leaves, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Whole Spices
1 Dried Bay leaf (Tej Patta)
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
1 Black Cardamom (Moti Elaichi), optional
3 Green Cardamom (Elaichi)
1-inch Cinnamon stick
3 Cloves (Laung)
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