Instant Pot Chana Masala and Rice

Name: Instant Pot Chana Masala and Rice
Prep time: 8 h 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 8 h 27 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb.) bag dry chickpeas; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 cup minced onion; 2 tsp. minced garlic; 3 Tbsp. minced or grated ginger; 1 and ½ tsp. ground coriander; 1 and ½ tsp. garam masala; ½ tsp. ground turmeric; ½ tsp. chili powder (or substitute ground cayenne); 3 cups water; 2 cups long grain basmati white rice; 10 stands saffron, optional; 6 whole green cardamom pods; 2 tsp. whole cumin seeds; 2 whole cloves; 1 whole cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; 2 and ¼ cups water

Instructions

Prep:8h 15minCook:12min

This mild and flavorful chickpea stew is used in many dishes and is a great introduction to Indian food. I know it looks like a lot of ingredients, but most of them are spices that you will use again and again.Use a 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot.

Updated at: Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:36 GMT