CHICK PEAS PULAV

INGREDIENTS :
1 cup chick peas
1 cup basmati rice
1 medium onion( chopped lengthwise )
1 garlic clove ( finely chopped)
1 piece ginger ( " ")
1 green chilly ( Chopped lenghtwise )
Pepperpowder
1 tsp cashews
oil 1 tbsp
mustard seeds , urad dal
salt for taste
Cilantro leaves for garnishing

METHOD :
* Soak the chick peas overnight , boil till tender and keep it aside
* Cook the basmati rice and keep it aside
* Heat oil in a kadai , splutter mustard seeds , fry the urad dal
* Add the onions, chilli , garlic and ginger, salt and fry till onions are transparent
* Add the chick peas and fry a little more
* Add the pepper powder and add this to the rice
* Fry the cashews seperately and add finally to the rice
* Garnish with the cilantro leaves and serve hot with your favourite curry .