Vegetarian pilaf with chickpeas

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 9 hr

1. STEP 1

   

   How to make vegetarian pilaf with chickpeas? Prepare the necessary ingredients. I used round-grain rice, which, in my opinion, makes the dish softer and juicier. Instead of water, you can use vegetable broth, then the pilaf will have a richer taste. Along with onions and carrots, you can add a little finely chopped bell pepper. I took smoked paprika. Also great are cumin, coriander, bay leaf, curry, turmeric, and hot pepper.

2. STEP 2

   

   Fill dry chickpeas with clean water and leave overnight for the peas to swell.

3. STEP 3

   

   Rinse the swollen chickpeas, place them in a saucepan, fill with clean water and, after boiling and removing the foam, cook for about 40-50 minutes. The chickpeas should be completely soft.

4. STEP 4

   

   Grate the peeled carrots on a coarse grater, peel the onion and cut into small cubes, peel the garlic and chop finely. Heat the vegetable oil in a thick-bottomed saucepan, add the chopped vegetables and, stirring, fry them over medium heat until soft.

5. STEP 5

   

   Add rice to the pan. It is advisable to rinse it first.

6. STEP 6

   

   Add boiled chickpeas to the pan.

7. STEP 7

   

   Pour in hot water, add salt, ground black pepper and ground paprika. Stir, bring to a boil and then simmer over low heat until the rice is completely cooked, about 20 minutes.

8. STEP 8

   

   The water should be completely absorbed and the rice should become soft. Stir the finished vegetarian pilaf with chickpeas using a fork and serve the finished dish to the table. Vegetarian pilaf with chickpeas tastes better when it is just cooked.

Comments on the recipe

Teena

22.08.2023

4.9

The website has a recipe for Samarkand pilaf made from chickpeas, rice and lamb.

arsika

22.08.2023

4.8

Hearty pilaf, but not with meat, but with chickpeas. Perfect for a post! For those who fast or do not eat meat for other reasons, the recipe for Vegetarian pilaf with chickpeas will come in handy. A very satisfying and nutritious dish, and also delicious. I added more mushrooms, it's delicious! Thank you very much for the recipe!