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Pakistani Chickpeas Pulao With Sweet Hot Date Onion Chutney

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Pakistani Chickpeas Pulao With Sweet Hot Date Onion Chutney

Pakistani Chickpeas Pulao With Sweet Hot Date Onion Chutney is a vegetarian lunch from Pakistani cuisine. It is made with chickpeas, basmati rice and dates. This recipe serves 4 and takes about 1 hr 10 min. One serving has about 350 kcal, 12 g protein, 60 g carbs and 8 g fat.

Did you know? This hearty Punjabi-style pulao is a staple at Pakistani weddings. The chickpeas provide plant protein while dates add natural sweetness. What makes it special is the caramelized onion chutney served alongside. The rice is typically aged basmati, soaked for hours before cooking. Some versions include saffron or kewra water for fragrance. The dish likely evolved from Middle Eastern majboos recipes. During Ramadan, it's a popular iftar item for sustained energy. The chutney's sweet-spicy profile perfectly complements the mild pulao. Traditionally cooked in large copper degs for even heat.

Updated 15 June 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Pakistani
Calories: 350 kcal
Protein: 12 g
Style: Healthy
Serves: 4
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 45 min
Level: Medium

Ingredients (serves 4)

300 g basmati rice

250 g chickpeas

2 onion

2 tomato

1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

2 green chilli

3 tbsp oil

1 tbsp ghee (optional)

1 tsp cumin seeds

2 bay leaf

1 cinnamon stick

3 green cardamom

3 cloves

½ tsp red chilli powder

¼ tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp salt

600 ml water

2 tbsp fresh coriander (optional)

1 tbsp mint (optional)

6 dates

1 tbsp tamarind

1 red onion

1 green chilli

½ tsp chilli flakes

¼ tsp chaat masala

Contains: dairy.

Main ingredients

chickpeas
basmati rice
dates

Nutrition per serving

Pakistani Chickpeas Pulao With Sweet Hot Date Onion Chutney

350kcal / serving

Protein: 12 g 13%
Carbs: 60 g 67%
Fat: 8 g 20%
Fibre: 10 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	5mg
Folate	150mcg
Magnesium	80mg

How to make Pakistani Chickpeas Pulao With Sweet Hot Date Onion Chutney

Soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
Soak the chickpeas overnight, then pressure cook them until soft and set them aside.
Heat the oil and ghee in a heavy pot, then add the cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves.
Add the sliced onion and cook until golden brown.
Add the ginger garlic paste, green chilli and chopped tomato, and cook until the tomato softens.
Add the red chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder and salt, then add the chickpeas and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the drained rice and 600 ml water, bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes; rest off the heat for 10 minutes.
For the chutney, soak the pitted dates in warm water for 10 minutes, then blend them with the tamarind, chopped red onion, green chilli, chilli flakes, chaat masala and a little water until smooth.
Scatter the chopped fresh coriander and mint over the pulao and serve hot with the chutney on the side.

Serves 4 · prep 25 min · cook 45 min. Taste and adjust salt and spice to your family.

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Quick answers

Is Pakistani Chickpeas Pulao With Sweet Hot Date Onion Chutney vegetarian?

Yes. Pakistani Chickpeas Pulao With Sweet Hot Date Onion Chutney is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Pakistani Chickpeas Pulao With Sweet Hot Date Onion Chutney?

About 350 kcal per serving, with 12 g protein, 60 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

Where is Pakistani Chickpeas Pulao With Sweet Hot Date Onion Chutney from?

Pakistani Chickpeas Pulao With Sweet Hot Date Onion Chutney comes from Pakistani cuisine.

What is Pakistani Chickpeas Pulao With Sweet Hot Date Onion Chutney made of?

The main ingredients are chickpeas, basmati rice and dates.

How long does Pakistani Chickpeas Pulao With Sweet Hot Date Onion Chutney take to make?

About 1 hr 10 min in all: 25 min to prepare and 45 min to cook, plus any soaking, fermenting or marinating time in the steps.

How many people does this Pakistani Chickpeas Pulao With Sweet Hot Date Onion Chutney recipe serve?

The quantities on this page serve 4. For more people, multiply every ingredient by the same amount.

When do you eat Pakistani Chickpeas Pulao With Sweet Hot Date Onion Chutney?

Pakistani Chickpeas Pulao With Sweet Hot Date Onion Chutney is usually eaten as a lunch.

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