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    Home » Rice, Noodles and Pasta » Chana (Chole) Masala Rice | Curried Chickpea Rice ~ Indian Style | Easy Lunch Recipes for Kids | Step by Step Recipe

    Chana (Chole) Masala Rice | Curried Chickpea Rice ~ Indian Style | Easy Lunch Recipes for Kids | Step by Step Recipe

    Published: Feb 17, 2012 · Modified: Oct 5, 2020 by Srivalli · 18 Comments

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    For the second day, I decided to make Channa Masala Rice. The inspiration again for this comes from my Sil who said this was part of the regular lunch box she makes. She said it becomes even simpler as she makes a gravy for the morning breakfast and rice for the afternoon lunch. Wish it was so simple at my place.

    Anyway, I didn't actually note down what she adds so when it was time for me to make, I decided I might as well make use of the store bought channa masala and mix cooked rice. I was sure it will end up being very tasty. As expected Konda liked it so much. I packed some baked chips as the side and you can imagine how wonderful it must have been.

    After making it, I had kept a little for us to taste and I really wished I had the sense to make it for ourselves also. The box you see is Konda's lunch box in a strawberry mold. It came with its own fork and spoon, unfortunately, lost the fork, the pretty spoon is what you see being used in the Chocolate Kulfi.

    Apart from the food that we pack in, it's also the boxes that interest the kids. I have always noticed that they are very happy when I get them new ones or keep changing. If the boxes are attractive, then there is no fussing about it. That reminds me of a post I did with attractive plates and bowls for the kids.








    Channa Masala Rice | Curried Chickpea Rice

    1 cup Cooked Rice
    3/4 cup Kabuli Chana Boiled
    1/2 medium Onions
    1/4 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
    1 medium Tomato chopped
    1/4 tsp Chana Masala Powder
    1/4 tsp Red Chilli Powder
    A Pinch Turmeric Powder
    Coriander Leaves handful
    1/4 tsp Ghee
    1 tsp Cooking Oil

    How to make Channa Masala Rice
    We are assuming you already have cooked rice on hand. Else wash and soak rice for 15 mins, pressure cook till done.
    Channa/ chickpea needs to be soaked overnight or at least six hours. This also can be done ahead and refrigerated for using when you want to make this rice.
    To make the rice:
    Heat a nonstick pan with oil. Saute onions till it turns brownish, add ginger garlic paste, cook for a couple of minutes.
    Add finely chopped tomatoes and salt turmeric powder. Simmer and cover with lid. Cook till the tomatoes are soft and cooked. Add rest of the masalas, combine everything well.
    Finally, add the drained cooked channa and mix. Simmer for a couple of minutes for the masalas to steep in.
    Next, add cooked rice and combine, finally add the coriander leaves.

    This was Peddu's Lunchbox and Breakfast

    Notes:

    As both channa and rice are cooked ahead, you can either use the water from chana for cooking rice.
    Use tomato puree instead of whole tomatoes for cooking faster and also to remove the skin.

    Recipe

    Chana Masala Rice
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    Channa Masala Rice | Curried Chickpea Rice

    Channa Masala Rice is an instant rice you can make for your Kids Lunchbox if you have cooked rice and boiled Chickpea handy. By adding the chana masala, your instant rice is ready in 10 mins.
    Course Lunch Box
    Cuisine My Kitchen
    By Cook Method Stovetop
    Occasion Kids Lunch Box, Meals for One
    Dish Type Kids Lunch Box
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes minutes
    Servings 1 person
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Cooked Rice
    • 3/4 cup Kabuli Chana Boiled
    • 1/2 medium Onions
    • 1/4 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
    • 1 medium Tomato chopped
    • 1/4 tsp Chana Masala Powder
    • 1/4 tsp Red Chilli powder
    • A Pinch Turmeric powder
    • Coriander leaves handful
    • 1/4 tsp Ghee
    • 1 tsp Cooking Oil

    Instructions

    Preparation

    • We are assuming you already have cooked rice on hand. Else wash and soak rice for 15 mins, pressure cook till done.
    • Channa/ chickpea needs to be soaked overnight or at least six hours. This also can be done ahead and refrigerated for using when you want to make this rice.

    To make the rice:

    • Heat a nonstick pan with oil. Saute onions till it turns brownish, add ginger garlic paste, cook for a couple of minutes.
    • Add finely chopped tomatoes and salt turmeric powder. Simmer and cover with lid. Cook till the tomatoes are soft and cooked. Add rest of the masalas, combine everything well.
    • Finally, add the drained cooked channa and mix. Simmer for a couple of minutes for the masalas to steep in.
    • Next, add cooked rice and combine, finally add the coriander leaves.

    Notes

    As both channa and rice are cooked ahead, you can either use the water from chana for cooking rice.
    Use tomato puree instead of whole tomatoes for cooking faster and als
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    Comments

    1. Preeti Garg says

      February 17, 2012 at 5:42 am

      Awesome recipe:)

      Reply
    2. Anu says

      February 17, 2012 at 1:37 am

      Yum and healthy rice

      Reply
    3. Harini says

      February 17, 2012 at 2:25 am

      I can see packing this for my older one!! I usually mix chana masala and rice for her lunch box 🙂

      Reply
    4. anusha praveen says

      February 17, 2012 at 4:34 am

      I wish someone packs lunches and breakfasts like these for me valli cute

      Reply
    5. Rasi says

      February 17, 2012 at 4:54 am

      This is pretty nice and easy recipe..good idea.. can make cholay and rice too!

      Reply
    6. vaishali sabnani says

      February 17, 2012 at 5:32 am

      I make these too ...but with a variation...may b post them sometime later:)...these look good...

      Reply
    7. Aarthi says

      February 17, 2012 at 2:13 pm

      This looks awesome and yummy

      Reply
    8. sangee vijay says

      February 17, 2012 at 4:29 pm

      very nutritious and yummy rice…great recipe!

      Reply
    9. Suchi says

      February 17, 2012 at 11:16 am

      Hi Srivalli, I am new to your blog. Lovely chana masala rice...I usually make this with left over chana...following you 🙂

      Reply
    10. foodiliciousnan says

      February 17, 2012 at 12:26 pm

      I wouldn't mind this in my lunch box either Srivalli 🙂

      Reply
    11. veena krishnakumar says

      February 17, 2012 at 1:16 pm

      This is nice Valli...new to me!!

      Reply
    12. The Pumpkin Farm says

      February 17, 2012 at 3:26 pm

      this looks yummy Valli, would love to pack for my little onw when times comes

      Reply
    13. Nalini's Kitchen says

      February 17, 2012 at 4:23 pm

      Delicious and yummy rice...

      Reply
    14. vidhas says

      February 17, 2012 at 4:42 pm

      My kids also love this. I also make this way. Kids delite receipe.

      Reply
    15. Suma Gandlur says

      February 17, 2012 at 7:51 pm

      Sounds yummy. I too have a chana rice recipe for next week. 🙂

      Reply
    16. Gayathri Kumar says

      February 18, 2012 at 6:56 am

      Very interesting recipe..

      Reply
    17. PJ says

      February 18, 2012 at 10:37 am

      Rightly said Srivalli, shapes and color of the lunch box too influence the kids eating habits. This rice is something I would love to try for Lil one.She loves channa...

      Reply
    18. sushma says

      February 20, 2012 at 6:14 am

      Mouth watering recipe....book marked.

      Reply

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