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Chalau-e Nakhod

Afghan rice with tender chickpeas, flavored with cumin and onion. A complete, budget-friendly vegetarian dish, often served on simple everyday meals.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Optional extras

Nutrition facts

454 kcal per serving

Protein
10.2 g
Carbohydrates
71.4 g
of which sugars
2.9 g
Fat
12.9 g
of which saturated fat
1.6 g
Fiber
5.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then let it soak for 30 minutes.
  2. Slice the onions and brown them in the oil over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the chickpeas, cumin and turmeric, then stir for 3 minutes.
  4. Drain the rice, then add it to the pan with the salt and stir for 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the water, bring to a boil, then cover and cook over very low heat for 25 minutes without lifting the lid.
  6. Let it rest for 10 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork and serve with fresh coriander if you're using it.

Variations and tips

What you can find here. Canned chickpeas can be added directly at the end of cooking, so you don't have to cook them twice.

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