Instant Pot Chickpea Curry With Spinach Chana Saag Recipes

INSTANT POT CHICKPEA CURRY WITH SPINACH (CHANA SAAG)

Steps:

• Wash and soak chickpeas in 3 cups of water overnight or at least for 4+ hours.
• Set the Instant Pot on sauté mode and let it heat.
• Add oil along with the whole spices (cumin, bay leaves, and cinnamon). Saute for 30 seconds until they release their aroma.
• Now add the onions, garlic, ginger and sauté them for about 3 minutes.
• When the onions turn golden brown, add the tomatoes along with the spices except for the dry mango powder (amchur powder). Saute for couple of minutes.
• Drain the soaked chickpeas and add it to the Instant Pot. Add the required water for cooking and give it a stir.
• Switch the Instant Pot to bean/chili mode on high pressure for 35 minutes with the vent in sealing position.
• When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally. If the pin does not drop in 20 minutes, you can release the pressure and open the instant pot.
• If you like a thicker gravy, use a hand masher or the back of your ladle to mash the chickpeas a bit.
• Add the chopped spinach along with the dry mango powder to the chickpea curry and stir well. Change the instant pot setting to sauté mode and let it boil for 2-3 minutes.
• Chickpea Spinach Curry is ready to be served with hot parathas, naan, roti or a steaming bowl of rice.