How to Make Chana Bhaji

Instant Pot&Reg; Chana Masala

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Recipe Summary Instant Pot&Reg; Chana Masala

Savory vegan chickpea stew with Indian flavors. Cooking the rice inside in a "pot-in-pot" method gives you a complete meal without dirtying up the kitchen.

Ingredients | Chana Bhaji

1 cup brown basmati rice

2 teaspoons cumin seeds

1 teaspoon amchur (dried mango powder)

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon garam masala

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cup dried chickpeas

2 cups water

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, diced

1 carrot, diced

1 bay leaf

1 clove garlic, minced

1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, minced

1 green Thai chile, minced (Optional)

3 Roma tomatoes, diced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 ¼ cups water

½ cup cilantro, chopped

Directions

Rinse rice in plenty of cold water. Put into a small, oven-safe dish that will fit inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Cover with water and set aside.

Combine cumin seeds, amchur, coriander, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, pepper, and ground cayenne in a small bowl for the spice mix. Set aside.

Pour chickpeas into the cooker and cover with 2 cups cold water. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Manually release any remaining pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove the chickpeas, reserving cooking liquid.

Place oil in the pot and select Saute function. Add onion, carrot, and bay leaf; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in spice mix, garlic, ginger, Thai chile, and 1/4 cup of the reserved chickpea liquid; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Cancel Saute function.

Mix in chickpeas and remaining liquid, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Place a trivet inside.

Drain rice and return to the dish. Cover with 1 1/4 cups fresh water. Place the dish on top of the trivet. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release any remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Carefully lift out the rice; fluff with a fork. Remove the trivet and bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to blend just a small amount of chickpeas to create a creamy texture, 2 to 3 pulses on high speed.

Evenly distribute rice and chana masala among 5 plates. Top with chopped cilantro.

Info | Chana Bhaji

prep: 30 mins cook: 1 hr 5 mins additional: 30 mins total: 2 hrs 5 mins Servings: 5 Yield: 5 servings

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