Instant Pot Chana Masala Recipe

This Instant Pot Chana Masala is a quick and easy recipe that delivers a flavorful and nutritious meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings people

Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

2 cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
1 onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 inch piece of ginger grated
1 can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
to taste salt and pepper
for garnish fresh cilantro

Instructions:

Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the vegetable oil.
Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onion is soft.
Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to coat the onions.
Add the diced tomatoes and chickpeas. Stir to combine.
Close the Instant Pot lid and set to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
Once done, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes before quick releasing the remaining pressure.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes:

This recipe is vegan and gluten-free. Adjust the cayenne pepper to your spice preference.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 12gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Chana Masala, Gluten-Free, Instant Pot, Vegan

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