HIGH PROTEIN KALA CHANA RICE WITH HIGH FIBRE PRUNES RAITA
A special bond calls for a special pair! Just like the perfect partnership of a brother and sister, this recipe pairs high-protein Kala Chana Rice with high-fiber Prunes Raita to make an ideal combo. The fiber in prunes helps with protein digestion, making this not just a delicious meal, but a smart one too. The mild sweetness of the prunes in the raita perfectly complements the spicy kala chana rice, creating a balance you’ll love.
I used prunes from Chile, which you can easily find online or at your local grocery store. Here’s how to make this fantastic Raksha Bandhan duo.
Recipe –
Ingredients:
Kala Chana Rice
* Ghee (2 tbsp)
* Bay leaves (few)
* Cinnamon stick (small stick)
* Cloves (3-4)
* Cumin seeds (2 tsp)
* Asafoetida/Hing (1/2 tsp)
* Ginger (small piece, finely chopped)
* Garlic (3-4 cloves, finely chopped)
* Onion (1 large, sliced)
* Salt (to taste)
* Chili powder (2 tsp)
* Turmeric/Haldi powder (1 tsp)
* Coriander/Dhania powder (2 tsp)
* Garam masala (1 tsp)
* Tomatoes (3-4, pureed)
* Overnight soaked Kala Chana
* Water (1/2 cup + 1 cup)
* Capsicum (small size, finely chopped)
* Carrot (small size, finely chopped)
* Rice (1 cup, soaked for half an hour)
* Coriander (for garnish)
Prunes Raita
* Curd (1.5 cups, beaten)
* Cucumber (2 medium size, shredded)
* Prunes (6-8, finely chopped)
* Salt (as per taste)
* Roasted cumin seeds powder (1/2 tsp)
* Chili powder
Recipe –
* In a pressure cooker, heat 2 tbsp ghee. Add bay leaves, a cinnamon stick, 3-4 cloves, and 2 tsp cumin seeds.
* Once the cumin crackles, add 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing), finely chopped ginger and garlic, and saute for 5 minutes.
* Add one large sliced onion and some salt, frying until the onion is cooked.
* Stir in 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp coriander powder, and 1 tsp garam masala. Cook for 5-7 minutes on low heat.
* Once the masala releases ghee, add the puree of 3-4 tomatoes and let it cook.
* Add overnight-soaked kala chana and 1/2 cup water. Pressure cook on medium heat for 3 whistles.
* After the cooker cools, add finely chopped capsicum and carrot.
* Stir in 1 cup of rice (soaked for 30 minutes) and 1 cup water. Pressure cook for one more whistle on medium heat.
* Garnish with fresh coriander.
Prunes Raita
* In 1.5 cups of beaten curd, mix in 2 medium shredded cucumbers, 6-8 finely chopped prunes, salt to taste, 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder, and chili powder.
* Mix well and serve chilled with your kala chana rice.
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