Channa Biryani 

Channa Biryani, also known as Chickpea Biryani, is a flavorful and nutritious rice dish that brings together the goodness of protein-rich chickpeas, aromatic basmati rice, and a special masala paste. This biryani is a wholesome meal, combining carbs, protein, and spices into one delicious pot, making it perfect for lunch boxes, family dinners, or even festive occasions.

What sets this dish apart is its unique masala paste, which infuses the rice with rich and bold flavors. The tender chickpeas add a lovely texture and earthy taste, while the basmati rice makes the dish light and fragrant. It’s a vegetarian-friendly recipe that doesn’t compromise on taste or nutrition.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook, Channa Biryani is easy to prepare and can be customized with your choice of spices and garnishes. Pair it with a side of raita, salad, or papad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Tips for Making Perfect Channa Biryani

1. Cook Chickpeas Properly: Soak the chickpeas overnight and cook them until soft but not mushy. Alternatively, canned chickpeas work well for quicker preparation.

2. Rice Preparation: Wash and soak the basmati rice for 20–30 minutes to ensure long, fluffy grains.

3. Masala Paste: Blend fresh ingredients like ginger, garlic, green chilies, and spices to make the masala paste. Adjust the spice level to suit your taste.

4. Layering: For a dum-style biryani, layer the cooked chickpeas and rice with fried onions, mint, and coriander leaves.

5. Liquid Ratio: Use the right ratio of water or vegetable broth to rice (2 cups liquid for 1 cup rice) for perfectly cooked rice.

6. Aromatic Spices: Don’t skip whole spices like bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom for authentic biryani flavors.

7. Garnishing: Enhance the flavor and presentation with fried cashews, raisins, and a drizzle of ghee.

This Channa Biryani is a must-try recipe for those who love a hearty and flavorful rice dish. It’s a perfect blend of protein, carbs, and spices, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal option. This versatile biryani is easy to prepare, making it ideal for weekday meals or special occasions. Serve it hot with a side of creamy cucumber raita or tangy pickle for an unforgettable dining experience.

With its rich flavors and wholesome ingredients, Channa Biryani is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Give it a try and enjoy the goodness of this delicious dish!

Ingredients

Basmati Rice -250 gms 

Channa(chick peas) -1/2 cup

Onion-3 nos chopped

Tomatoes-2 nos chopped

Red chilly powder -3/4 tsp

Dhaniya powder 1 tsp

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

Mint leaves +coriander leaves few

Salt to taste

Curd -1/4 cup

Oil+Ghee-1 tbsp

Masala Paste (Grind to fine paste )

Cinnamon-2 pieces

Cloves- 4

Cardamom- 2 nos

Ginger-1 inch piece

Garlic-6 cloves

Green chillies-2 nos 

Method

👉Grind the ingredients given for masala to a fine paste set aside.

👉Wash and soak the basmati rice for 10 mins.Pressure cook it for 2 whistles with 2 cups of water .Set aside.

👉Wash and soak the channa overnight and pressure cook with little salt and water just enough to cover it, for 4 whistles .Discard the water set the cooked channa aside.

👉Now heat oil+ghee in a kadai add bay leaf,onion and saute well ,next add tomatoes cook until mushy.

👉Next add the pudina+coriander leaves.saute well.

👉Now add the ground paste mix well and cook until raw smell goes.

👉Add red chilly powder, dhaniya powder
 turmeric powder mix well.

👉Add curd ,salt and cook for 2 mins until oil oozes on top.

 👉Add cooked channa.mix well.

👉Add cooked basmati rice and mix everything  gently without breaking the rice.

👉Cook in slow flame for 2 minutes.Garnish and serve hot with onion raitha and chips.

Preparation time-30 mins

Serves-4

Note

✍️You can avoid rice and use the channa gravy as a side dish for chappati, poori ,dosa ,appam, idiyappam etc it will be very tasty .