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Chana Masala Instant Pot

Restaurant-style chana masala made at home.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 297kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • ¼ cup (85g) water
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 32 ounces (907g)canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 14 ½ ounces (411g) diced tomatoes

Instructions

  • Add oil to the Instant pot insert and heat using the sauté function. Add chopped onions and cook for several minutes until tender and translucent.
  • Add the garlic and ginger and cook for an additional minute, stirring to prevent burning.
  • Immediately deglaze the Instant Pot insert with water and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the insert with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the cumin, coriander and garam masala to the onion mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes and chickpeas, stirring to combine with the aromatics.
  • Place the lid on, turn valve to sealing, and set to cook at manual pressure / high pressure for 15 minutes.
  • When done, perform a quick pressure release. Serve the chana masala with rice and fresh cilantro.

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Notes

  • Use ghee instead of olive oil for a nutty flavor. 
  • Prep all of your ingredients before you begin sauteing the aromatics because this vegan Chana masala recipe in instant pot moves quickly. 
  • Deglaze the pan well and scrape with a wooded spoon to prevent a burn error while cooking at pressure. 
  • For authentic chana masala, use a chana masala spice blend. 
  • Recipe times do not include the time it takes for the Instant Pot to come to temperature. 
  • For a thicker curry, mash some of the chickpeas with a potato masher. 
  • Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving for a bright flavor. 
  • Serve with rice or naan bread.
  • Storage - leftovers can be kept in an airtight container inside the fridge for 3 days.
  • There are 2 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 571mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 4mg