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Рецепт {Simple and Easy} Achari Chana Pulao | Pickle Spiced Chickpea Rice Recipe | Pressure Cooker Recipes
Порций: 2
Ингредиенты
- 1 tbsp instant mango pickle (or any pickle on hand)
- 1 cup long grained (basmati) rice
- 1 tomato, cut in long wedges
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- few whole spices - I used 3 bay leaves, two star anise pieces and a piece of cinnamon stick
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 cup soaked, boiled chickpeas (any variety is fine)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala (optional)
- salt to taste
View Full Recipe at Cooking with Siri
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 187g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 442 | |
| Calories from Fat 95 | 21% |
| Total Fat 11.13g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 1.06g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.12g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium 1079mg | 31% |
| Total Carbs 68.67g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.2g | 64% |
| Sugars 13.7g | 9% |
| Protein 20.62g | 33% |
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