Easy Instant Pot Chana Pulao Recipe (Chickpeas Rice )

Chana pulao is a one-pot spiced, fragrant and delish chickpea rice made with fragrant basmati rice, white chickpeas, coconut milk and bold spices. This Indian chickpea rice makes for a filling, comforting and satisfying meal. 

This incredibly easy, delicious dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner and yet elegant enough to serve at a get together with guests. You can make this dish on the stovetop but I love making it in my Instant Pot.

I am using Organic Pure Basmati Rice by  Bloom Organic. It is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian dish that everybody in my family loves and craves for every now and then! 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups long grain organic basmati rice
• 2 tbsp Ghee (or you can use any oil)
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/3 inch piece ginger, crushed
• 1 large/2 small bay leaves
• ½ tsp whole black peppercorns
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1- inch piece cinnamon stick
• 5 whole cardamom
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• Salt, or to taste
• 1 tsp. Sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup beresta (fried onion)