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Instant Pot Chana Masala

32 min4 servings🍳 1 pan + instant potPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$9.00480 cal · 17g protein

Ingredients

  • chickpeas2 cans
  • crushed tomatoes1 can
  • yellow onion1 count
  • garlic4 cloves
  • fresh ginger1 tbsp
  • garam masala2 tsp
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • ground turmeric½ tsp
  • olive oil2 tbsp
  • lemon1 count
  • cilantro1 bunch
  • basmati rice1½ cups

Instructions

  1. 1

    On Sauté, heat the oil and cook the chopped onion 5-6 minutes until soft and golden.

  2. 2

    Add the garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, and turmeric and stir for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add the tomatoes, drained chickpeas, 1/2 cup water, and 1 teaspoon salt, scraping the bottom clean.

  4. 4

    Cook on HIGH pressure for 5 minutes, then natural release for 5 minutes. Cook the rice meanwhile.

  5. 5

    Mash some of the chickpeas against the side of the pot to thicken the sauce, then stir in lemon juice and cilantro. Serve over rice.

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