We have been eating so much heavy food for the last few weeks that a good light or holistic meal is all that we needed. Growing up in New Delhi, chole or chana made quite a frequent appearance in our everyday meal and it’s one of the major ingredients of Punjabi cuisine.
Ingredients for Instant Pot Chana Masala:
Chana – also known as chole or chickpeas is a glutenfree legume. Indian Masala – Mix of Onion, Tomato, Garlic and Ginger Indian Spices – turmeric, salt, garam masala, red chili powder
How to Make Instant Pot Chana Masala?
So these Instant Pot Chana Masala always hit that comfort food spot for us and making them in the instant pot reduces the cooking time to even lesser time. Also, for this recipe, I’m using canned, low sodium – organic garbanzo beans/chickpeas. This also removes an extra step of soaking the dry chickpeas overnight and then steaming them once-twice till they are half cooked. Most of the chana or chole recipes that you would come across or have had, would be made using lots of spices, onions, tomato or a thick curry base. But this Stew is a light, almost rustic style chana preparation with bare minimum spices/ingredients. Also, they work as a great #mealprep meal as well and I usually have them along with a bowl of rice, some chopped cherry tomatoes and purple cabbage. It’s a great mix of freshness, light flavors, and deliciousness. So if you’re looking for that light, easy-peasy recipe then you’ve come to the right place 🙂 Tried Our Recipe – AWESOME!!! Now Quickly SNAP A PICTURE & TAG : #easycookingwithmolly + @easycookingwithmolly on Instagram –> Connect with Me Here: Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram
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Chickpeas - I’m using low-sodium, organic beans Olive oil - you may use butter or ghee too
