A delicious pilau made with basmati rice, chickpeas, and various spices for a flavorful dish. It includes onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and a mix of spices complemented by fresh spinach and soy yogurt.
1: Slice the onions, finely chop the garlic and ginger, and chop the tomatoes and green chilli.
2: In a pan, heat some oil and sauté the onions until golden.
3: Add the garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and green chilli, and cook for a few minutes.
4: Stir in the baby spinach and cook until wilted.
5: Add the basmati rice, cooked chickpeas, and the whole spices (cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick).
6: Add the ground spices (turmeric powder, chilli powder, curry powder) and mix well.
7: Use 1.5 times the water to rice quantity to add water, and bring it to a boil.
8: Cover the pan and reduce heat to simmer until rice is cooked through.
9: Once done, fluff the rice and serve with soy yogurt, fresh coriander, and a lemon wedge.
