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Chickpea Rice

Cultural Context

Chickpea Rice, or Chana Pulao, is a beloved dish in Azerbaijan, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. This comforting one-pot meal highlights the hearty chickpea, a staple in Azerbaijani cuisine, paired with fragrant rice and spices. Its simplicity and nutritional value have led to its popularity not only in Azerbaijan but also in various regions worldwide, where it is adapted with local ingredients and spices.

AzerbaijaniAZmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups basmati long grain rice
540 ml chickpeas
1 tablespoon salt
4 tablespoons light olive oil
boiling water

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while being versatile.

1

Add 2 cups of basmati long grain rice to a pot.

2

Pour in 540 ml of chickpeas.

3

Add 1 tablespoon of salt and 4 tablespoons of light olive oil to the pot.

4

Add some boiling water to the pot.

5

Stir the ingredients together and cook until done.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Chana PulaoChickpea Pilaf

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