Instant Pot Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)

chickpea curry in a bowl with rice and cilantro

Instant Pot Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)

This Instant Pot Chana Masala (also called Punjabi Chole Masala or Chickpea Curry) is a spicy, flavor packed dish of chickpeas, tomatoes and spices that takes less than 30 minutes to make in the Instant Pot!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 78kcal

Author Danielle Wolter

Ingredients

2 cans chickpeas rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon ghee
1 onion diced
1 inch fresh ginger peeled and minced
4 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds toasted
1 teaspoon ground coriander toasted and ground
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
1 tablespoon garam masala
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon coconut sugar
1-15 ounce can diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon amchur powder (substitute 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Toast the cumin seeds in a skillet over medium heat until they become fragrant. Remove and set aside.
Heat the ghee in the Instant Pot on the saute setting and add the onions.
Cook them for about 7 minutes, until the edges are browned. Add the garlic and ginger and cook another 1-2 minutes, until everything is lightly browned.
Add the turmeric, toasted cumin seeds, coriander, chili powder and garam masala and cook for 20 seconds.
Add the can of tomatoes, chicken broth, coconut sugar, salt and chickpeas and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, the use the quick release to release any remaining pressure.
Stir in the amchur powder OR lemon juice. Add additional salt to taste if desired.
Garnish with cilantro and serve with basmati rice and/or naan bread.

Notes

If using dried chickpeas, soak 1 cup overnight. Increase the chicken broth to 2 cups and the cook time to 40 minutes.
To give it a slighter thicker consistency, use a potato mashed to slightly mash some of the beans.
Add additional cayenne pepper for more spice.
Substitute 1 tablespoon of lemon juice for the amchur powder if desired.
Substitute any chili powder or Paprika for the Kashmiri red chili powder.
Increase the amount of chili powder for a spicier curry.

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