VegetarianLunchPan-Indian
Chana Pulao
Chana Pulao is a vegetarian lunch cooked across India. It is made with basmati rice, chickpeas, whole spices and ginger. One serving has about 280 kcal, 8 g protein, 45 g carbs and 8 g fat.
Did you know? A protein-packed rice dish where chickpeas replace meat. The whole spices infuse the rice with aroma. Some versions include fried onions for sweetness. Use canned chickpeas for convenience. This dish is popular during Navratri fasting when grains are allowed but not lentils.
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving
- Diet
- Vegetarian
- Course
- Lunch
- Cuisine
- Pan-Indian
- Calories
- 280 kcal
- Protein
- 8 g
- Style
- Healthy
Main ingredients
Quantities depend on the cook; the videos below show the method step by step.








