Chick Pea (Chole) Rice

Difficulty Rating 2 (Special ingredients needed)

Rice, cooked - 3 cups
Chickpeas -1 cup
Vegetables  - 1 cup, diced(Carrot,peas,fresh corn)
Onion - 1 diced
Bay leaf - 1
Cloves - 2
Cardamom -2 pods
Fennel seeds - 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder -  a large pinch
Salt to taste
Oil - 1 teaspoon
Coriander leaves to garnish (optional)

1.  Heat oil. Add the fennel, bay leaf, cloves and cardamom until they pop.

2.  Add onion till translucent.

3.  Add salt, turmeric, veggies, chickpeas and rice and mix well.

4.  Sprinkle a little water if it’s too dry.

5.  Cover and cook for 5 minutes on low flame.

Serve hot garnished coriander leaves.