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    Instant pot chickpeas recipe | How to cook chana in Instant pot

    Last Updated On: Jun 10, 2022 by Sharmilee J

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    Instant pot chickpeas recipe – An easy way to make soft chickpeas perfect for salads, curries, hummus etc. Instant pot chickpeas recipe with step by step pictures.

    Instant Pot chickpeas recipe

    Chickpeas or chana as we call it is highly nutritious and rich in protein.

    How do you like to eat chana? I love it in any form especially chana masala with roti is my most favorite. I always make sundal atleast twice a month as gugu loves it. Generally we cook chana using pressure cooker. But this recipe given here is for cooking chickpeas in instant pot which is an easy way when compared to pressure cooker. Chana masala is one of the most popular sidedishes especially with kids.

    How to cook instant pot chickpeas?

    First soak chickpeas in enough water for abpout 8 hrs. You can do that directly in instant pot or in a seperate bowl .I prefer to do it seperately as I usually rinse it before cooking. Though there is a way to cook chickpeas even without soaking in instant pot I prefer to always soak and cook for perfect soft chickpeas. Also it is always good to discard the soaked water then rinse it well before cooking. After that add rinsed, drained chickpeas to instant pot along with salt and water, cook till mentioned time.

    Variations in cooking chickpeas:

    • You can either soak and cook or cook without soaking.
    • You can even soak in hot water for quick soaking incase you forget.
    • If you want to cook chickpeas without soaking then set instant pot in pressure cook mode high for about 90 minutes.
    • If you are not planning to store so then you can add a pinch of turmeric powder.

    Serving:

    You can use cooked chickpeas in making

    • Salads
    • Curries
    • Hummus
    • Sundal
    • Pulao
    • Biryani etc.

    Storage suggestion:

    Cooked chickpeas stores well in fridge for about 3 days but make sure to drain water before storing. You can use the water for making sambar, soup or any curries etc. You can even freeze cooked chickpeas for about 15 days. Thaw it before using it for recipes.

    Instant Pot chickpeas recipe

    Similar instant pot recipes:

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    • Basmati rice
    • Hard boiled eggs
    • Quinoa
    • Dal

    Instant Pot chickpeas recipe

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    Instant pot chickpeas recipe

    Instant pot chickpeas recipe - An easy way to make soft chickpeas perfect for salads, curries, hummus etc. Instant pot chickpeas recipe with step by step pictures. 
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Soaking time8 hours hrs
    Total Time8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Servings3
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup dried chickpeas
    • 5 cups water
    • 1 teaspoon rock salt

    Instructions

    • Soak chickpeas in enough water for atleast 8 hrs or overnight.
    • This is how it looks after 8 hrs.
    • Rinse it well add it to instant pot.
    • Add 5 cups water to it.
    • Add rock salt to it.
    • Mix it once.If you want you can add a pinch of turmeric powder to it.
    • Close with lid.Set pressure cook mode in high for 15 mins.
    • Now the instant pot has started.It takes few mins to change from ON to timer and only when then the timer is shown the actual cooking time starts.
    • Inititally the steel button is down.
    • Inititally the steel knob is down and when it starts to cook it automatically goes up as shown.When the knob is up it means cooking is in process/started and when its down pressure is released and you are ready to open the lid.Do not open the lid when the knob is up.
    • Once timer is 0, it automatically goes to keep warm mode. Let the pressure release by itself, it takes around 15-20 mins.
    • Cooked chana is ready!
    • Soft and not mushy chana is ready.
    • Drain water.
    • Press to check.It should be soft when pressed.
    • The collected water can be used for curries, rasam or soup etc.

    Notes

    • If you like slightly crunchy chana then 10 mins would be enough but I prefer to cook them soft so usually 15 mins is my cooking time.
    • Always add salt while cooking chana.
    • Open the lid only after the steel knob goes down.
    • Always keep your fingers at a safe distance while manually pressure releasing.
    Nutrition Facts
    Instant pot chickpeas recipe
    Amount Per Serving (75 g)
    Calories 243 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Saturated Fat 0.4g3%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Sodium 811mg35%
    Potassium 583mg17%
    Carbohydrates 40g13%
    Fiber 12g50%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 13g26%
    Vitamin A 45IU1%
    Vitamin C 3mg4%
    Calcium 82mg8%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Mode : Pressure cook
    Pressure level : High
    Timer : 15 mins
    Release : NPR(Natural pressure release) immediately

    How to cook chana in Instant pot

    1.To begin with soak chickpeas in enough water for atleast 8 hrs or overnight.Instant

    2.This is how it looks after 8 hrs.Instant Pot chickpeas recipe after 8 hrs

    3.Rinse it well add it to instant pot.Instant Pot chickpeas recipe add to ig

    4.After that add 5 cups water to it.Instant Pot chickpeas recipe add water

    5.Add rock salt to it.Instant Pot chickpeas recipe add rocksalt

    6.Mix it once.If you want you can add a pinch of turmeric powder to it.mix

    7.Close with lid.Set pressure cook mode in high for 15 mins.close

    8.Now the instant pot has started.It takes few mins to change from ON to timer and only when then the timer is shown the actual cooking time starts.
    ig started

    9.Inititally the steel button is down. steel button down

    10.Inititally the steel knob is down and when it starts to cook it automatically goes up as shown.When the knob is up it means cooking is in process/started and when its down pressure is released and you are ready to open the lid.Do not open the lid when the knob is up.

    ig started

    11.Once timer is 0, it automatically goes to keep warm mode. Let the pressure release by itself, it takes around 15-20 mins. ig done

    12.Cooked chana is ready!

    cooked chana ready

    13.Soft and not mushy chana is ready.soft chana

    14.Drain water.Instant Pot chickpeas recipe drain water

    15.Press to check.It should be soft when pressed.Instant Pot chickpeas recipe press to check

    16.Finally reserve the collected water here. The collected water can be used for curries,rasam or soup etc.Instant Pot chickpeas recipe collected water

    To summarize soft perfectly cooked chana is ready!

    Expert Tips

    • If you like slightly crunchy chana then 10 mins would be enough I prefer to cook them soft so usually 15 mins is my cooking time.
    • Always add salt while cooking chana.
    • Open the lid only after the steel knob goes down.
    • Always keep your fingers at a safe distance while manually pressure releasing.

    Instant Pot chickpeas recipe


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