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Chana-Palak (chickpeas-spinach) Biriyani...Kids Special.


Yesterday night I made palak rice again and I added a cup of boiled chana (chickpeas) to it before adding the rice. Believe me...it was awesome.

It was a power packed dinner for my kids.

Kids enjoyed.

So did we both :)


Last time I made palak rice I gave detailed step by step pictures, please go to that post for the recipe.

Palak and chana....need anything more healthier than this....perfect for lunch box.

Add the chana/chickpea after the spinach is sauted.

Then add rice and close cooker....click here  for detailed step by step post.....
The rice is cooked perfectly with the channa.


Serve hot with raita.
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  1. Hamaree RasoiAugust 22, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    Chikpeas pulao looks so yummy and delicious.
    Deepa

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  2. virunthu unna vaangaAugust 22, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    lovely dish... not only kids for adults too great rice...
    VIRUNTHU UNNA VAANGA

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  3. ArchanaAugust 22, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Great rice Nisa. looks yuumy and very healthy too.
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  4. Suja ManojAugust 22, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Kids will love this,healthy and colorful rice.

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  5. Priya SureshAugust 22, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    Protein rich and healthy pulao, loving it.

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  6. SwathiAugust 23, 2012 at 1:57 AM

    Delicious and healthy rice.

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  7. UnknownAugust 23, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    This is a super healthy recipe. Glad to follow you Nisa! do visit my space when you find time
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  8. BeenaAugust 23, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Yummy and healthy dish
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  9. dassanaAugust 23, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    i have made palak chana pulao before and i know the taste and aroma of it... simply yum with some raita by the side.

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  10. FaseelaAugust 23, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    a protein packed biriyani....superb

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  11. mjskitAugust 23, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Delicious rice dish!!!

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  12. TeenaAugust 23, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    Tasty & healthy preparation!! Found your blog through my friend Liya's timeline :) I'm happy that I found yet another awesome blog! Have a great day :)

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  13. Nisa HomeyAugust 24, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Hey Teena, Thanks for the lovely inspiration...really appreciate it.

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  14. Kaveri VenkateshAugust 24, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    A very healthy and delicious rice..

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  15. snehaJuly 19, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    very healthy and delicious..just had one question Nisa, do we have to cook the chana after soaking separately ? because anyways we cook it along with rice right..

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    1. Nisa HomeyJuly 19, 2013 at 7:28 PM

      Hi sneha, thank you for stopping by....yes! you have to cook the channa first, as it takes more time to cook channa.....so if we cook it along the rice....it might not cook right through....so, it is better to cook the channa at least 3/4....hope this helps

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