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Lamb Korma

Lamb Korma

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
75 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lamb in a bowl and drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil over lamb; stir until coated.
  2. 2 Heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir onion until softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and add potato to onion.
  3. 3 Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir lamb, working in small batches, until browned, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer browned lamb to onion mixture.
  4. 4 Stir curry into lamb-onion mixture and cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Add water to lamb-onion mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan, and simmer until lamb is cooked through and potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.
  5. 5 Mix coconut milk and chickpeas into lamb-onion mixture and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

By James Jefferson

Palak Rassa

Palak Rassa

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chana dal and water in a pressure cooker. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 5 minutes. Adjust temperature until regulator is gently rocking. Cook for 15 minutes. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.
  2. 2 Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spinach to boiling water and cook until wilted, a few seconds. Drain spinach in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain well. Add to a food processor and puree.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, cumin seeds, green chile paste, and turmeric. Stir to combine and toast until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chana dal, spinach puree, and boiled peanuts. Stir to combine and season with salt. Simmer until thoroughly reheated, about 2 minutes.

By Allrecipes Member

Pakistani Spicy Chickpeas

Pakistani Spicy Chickpeas

4.4

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot over low heat, warm oil and cumin; heat until cumin turns a darker shade of brown.
  2. 2 Add salt, chili powder and lemon and pepper seasoning; mix well. Stir in tomatoes; once the juice begins to thicken add in chickpeas and mix well.
  3. 3 Add in lemon juice and mix well; add onions and stir until they become soft.
  4. 4 Remove from heat and place into a serving bowl; serve immediately.

By Komal

Indian Kale with Chickpeas

Indian Kale with Chickpeas

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add onion and chile pepper; saute until onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chickpeas, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, and salt; saute for 5 minutes. Pour in a splash of water, followed by lemon zest and juice. Season further to taste if desired.
  2. 2 Fold kale into the mixture until just wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.

By Lady Laff

Kala Chola Pakistani-Style

Kala Chola Pakistani-Style

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
185 min
Total
685 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place garbanzo beans into a large bowl. Pour enough water over beans to cover by several inches. Soak for 8 hours to overnight. Rinse and drain garbanzo beans thoroughly.
  2. 2 Combine garbanzo beans, 3 cups water, tomatoes, 1 finely chopped onion, dried red chile peppers, jalapeño pepper, oil, salt, turmeric, and ground red chile pepper in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until garbanzo beans are tender, 3 to 4 hours. Add water as needed to keep about 1 inch of liquid at the bottom of the pot.
  3. 3 Garnish with cilantro and 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion to serve.

By Mushell Shere

Sweet and Spicy Curry with Chickpeas

Sweet and Spicy Curry with Chickpeas

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the turkey with onion and garlic in the oil until the meat is no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Chop the meat up into crumbles as it cooks. Stir in the garbanzo beans, tomatoes, curry powder, chili sauce, and coconut milk; bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.

By Marcia

Coconut Curry Chili

Coconut Curry Chili

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
70 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Break ground turkey into small pieces into a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir turkey, continuing to break it into smaller pieces until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain as much grease as possible from turkey.
  2. 2 Combine tomato soup, water, and minced garlic in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add turkey to the pot and return mixture to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Stir chickpeas, red kidney beans, carrot, chutney, curry powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper through turkey mixture; bring to a simmer, place a cover on the pot, and cook until chickpeas are tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir 1/4 cup coconut milk through chili, return cover to the pot, and simmer another 15 minutes. Pour the remaining 1/4 cup coconut milk into chili, stir, and simmer 30 minutes more.

By usmcwifey

Spiced Chickpeas (Chole)

Spiced Chickpeas (Chole)

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the cumin and ground red chilies, and cook for a few seconds until the spices are fragrant. Add the serrano chiles, onions, garbanzo beans, lemon juice, and water; season to taste with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the vegetables are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with ginger, tomatoes, and cilantro to serve.

By Allrecipes Member

Vegan Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry

Vegan Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
560 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Drain and rinse chickpeas under running cold water. Place in a large pot, cover with several inches of water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chickpeas are soft, 60 to 75 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 When chickpeas are halfway done, heat oil in a large pot and cook onions until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cardamom pods, chile peppers, coriander seeds, turmeric, and mustard seeds and toast for 1 minute. Mix in tomato paste.
  4. 4 Stir butternut squash and carrots into the pot. Add enough water to cover vegetables halfway. Simmer over low heat, partially covered, until all the vegetables are soft, 25 to 35 minutes. Add more water if curry gets too dry.
  5. 5 Mix in cooked chickpeas shortly before serving and heat until warm. Serve sprinkled with cilantro.

By MisterHealthy

Chole Saag

Chole Saag

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, onion, red pepper flakes, cumin, and curry powder, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the drained peas and mash well. Stir in garbanzo beans, spinach, yogurt, and chicken broth. Cook and stir until heated through, then season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

By Kristin Turrell

Vegetarian Bean Curry

Vegetarian Bean Curry

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook until tender. Add lentils, curry powder, garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in tomatoes, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, and raisins; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 1 hour.

By Michelle

Chickpea Curry

Chickpea Curry

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onions are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in garlic, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  4. 4 Mix in chickpeas and their liquid. Continue to cook and stir until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro just before serving, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By AMINAH A RAHMAN

Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry

Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, garlic, and ginger in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chickpeas, tomatoes, coconut milk, and sweet potato. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Season with garam masala, cumin, turmeric, salt, and chile flakes. Add spinach right before serving.

By Sherri Zeringue D'Argenio

Spicy Vegan Potato Curry

Spicy Vegan Potato Curry

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with curry powder, garam masala, cumin, salt, ginger, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
  3. 3 Add cooked potatoes, garbanzo beans, peas, and tomatoes, then pour in coconut milk. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking for 5 to 10 minutes.

By MeganLee

Chickpea Curry with Carrots

Chickpea Curry with Carrots

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Crush mustard seeds and cardamom seeds using a mortar and pestle. Heat ghee in a skillet over medium heat; add crushed spices, onion, ginger, garlic, garam masala, turmeric, cinnamon, and cloves. Fry until mixture is light brown in color, 3 to 5 minutes. Add drained sun-dried tomatoes, chickpeas, carrots, and chile pepper; cook until softened as desired, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in yogurt. Add broth to thin curry if necessary.

By Tony

Chole (Vegetarian Indian Chickpeas)

Chole (Vegetarian Indian Chickpeas)

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and star anise. Continue to sauté until just fragrant. Add chickpeas, tomato sauce, water, chile powder, garam masala, salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and clove. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until chickpeas start to soften, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Mash some chickpeas directly in the pot to give sauce a chunkier consistency. Cover and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until flavors come together, about 15 minutes. Remove star anise and clove before serving.

By Van Dana

Chana Masala (Indian Chickpea Curry)

Chana Masala (Indian Chickpea Curry)

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grind onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and chile pepper together in a food processor into a paste.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry bay leaves in hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour the paste into the skillet and cook until the oil begins to separate from the mixture and is golden brown in color, 2 to 3 minutes. Season the mixture with chili powder, coriander, gram masala, turmeric, and salt; cook and stir until very hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir just enough water into the mixture to get a thick sauce; bring to a boil and stir chickpeas into the sauce. Reduce heat to medium and cook until the chickpeas are heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

By latinmama

Instant Pot® Chicken Thighs and Vegetables

Instant Pot® Chicken Thighs and Vegetables

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) set to the Saute function. Add onion to the hot oil and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Cancel Saute function.
  2. 2 Add potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, both cans of diced tomatoes, water, bouillon cubes, curry powder, garlic powder, ginger, and salt. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in coconut milk.

By Andrea Schumacher

Makhani Daal (Buttery Lentils)

Makhani Daal (Buttery Lentils)

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
410 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place black lentils, chickpeas, and red kidney beans in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 6 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Pour lentil mixture and soaking liquid into a pressure cooker. Bring to high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions and cook until soft, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and release pressure through natural release method according to manufacturer's instructions.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, garlic, and cumin seeds; cook and stir until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in ground coriander, garam masala, red chile powder, turmeric, and salt.
  4. 4 Fold onion mixture into cooked lentil mixture. Add butter, yogurt, and cilantro leaves; stir to incorporate.

By SavitaJ

Black Chana with Potato

Black Chana with Potato

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
80 min
Total
1535 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sort and clean chickpeas and wash them under cold water; drain. Combine chickpeas, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and baking soda in a large bowl; add 1 quart water. Soak chickpeas for 24 hours; drain.
  2. 2 Combine onion, garlic, and ginger in a blender; add 3 tablespoons water. Blend mixture at high speed until a smooth paste forms.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a 4-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida; cook and stir until asafoetida expands and cumin seeds darken, about 1 minute. Stir in onion paste, taking great care to avoid splattering. Cook and stir until well mixed and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir chickpeas, potatoes, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper into onion-cumin mixture; add 2 cups water. Bring to a boil and cover the pot; reduce heat and gently simmer for 1 hour.
  5. 5 Stir in tamarind paste. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes more.

By hgadhia

Chana Masala (Chickpeas and Tomatoes)

Chana Masala (Chickpeas and Tomatoes)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium heat; sauté onion until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water, coriander, paprika, ginger, turmeric, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and cinnamon to onion mixture. Cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir chickpeas, tomatoes in juice, remaining 1/2 cup water, and bay leaf into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended, about 10 minutes. Stir coconut milk into chickpea and tomato mixture; simmer for 2 to 3 more minutes. Add more water if needed and season with salt.

By Alison Bruce

Spiced Indian Cabbage with Beans

Spiced Indian Cabbage with Beans

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sautee the ginger and serrano pepper for about one minute until soft. Season with caraway, cumin, fennel, mustard, fenugreek, turmeric, and asafoetida; cook until fragrant, about 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in the cardamom pods and cabbage. Season with salt and mix well.
  2. 2 Pour in the water and lime juice, bring to a simmer, and cook, covered for 5 minutes. Pour the beans over the cabbage, cover, and cook an additional 2 minutes to reheat. Remove the lid and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 1 to 2 minutes.

By Kasimira C Verdi

Quick Vegetable Curry

Quick Vegetable Curry

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
46 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the potatoes and carrots in the boiling water, and cook until softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the peas and corn to the boiling water, and turn off the heat. Wait 1 minute, and drain the vegetables. Cover to keep warm.
  2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook until the onions are transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Combine the tomatoes, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and water with the onions. Stir in the turmeric, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and mustard seed until blended. Season with salt to taste. Add the potatoes, carrots, peas, and corn. Turn the heat to high, and cook the vegetables 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Lower the heat to medium, and cook another 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour the coconut milk into the vegetable mixture. Stir and cook for just 3 minutes to prevent the milk from curdling or separating. Remove from the heat and serve.

By Mona zac

North Indian Saag Chole (Chickpeas and Greens)

North Indian Saag Chole (Chickpeas and Greens)

5.0

Prep
40 min
Cook
45 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash mustard greens and spinach until all dirt is gone. Trim and remove all fibrous material, then chop greens and set aside.
  2. 2 Bring 2 cups water and salt to a boil in a large stockpot. Add mustard greens, spinach, cabbage, and broccoli; cook over medium-high heat until soft, about 10 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
  3. 3 Combine 1/2 cup water and corn flour in a bowl to make a runny paste with no lumps. Add it to pureed greens and mix until well combined.
  4. 4 Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Mixture should be a medium consistency and not too runny; add more water if too thick.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds, then add onions and garlic. Saute until onions are translucent, about 8 minutes.
  6. 6 Add tomatoes, chile pepper, coriander, and ginger. Season with salt to taste. Add chickpeas and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir in cooked greens.

By Mona Sohal

Delicious Chana Masala

Delicious Chana Masala

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and green chile pepper in hot oil until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Season onion mixture with cumin, paprika, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; stir. Cook onion with spices until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and tomato sauce; stir and simmer until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir yogurt into mixture until the color of mixture is even; simmer until again hot, about 5 minutes more.
  5. 5 Remove pan from heat; stir lemon juice and salt into mixture.

By norm vandyke

Alicia's Aloo Gobi

Alicia's Aloo Gobi

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
80 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot on medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until softened, about 4 minutes, then stir in garlic and cumin. Continue to cook until onion begins to brown.
  2. 2 Stir in diced tomatoes, coconut milk, coriander, salt, turmeric, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom until begins to boil, then add cauliflower, potatoes, and garbanzo beans. Stir to combine; reduce heat to low and cover pot.
  3. 3 Simmer until potatoes are tender, 45 to 60 minutes (this will depend on the size of the potato chunks). Season with garam masala; stir and cook 5 minutes more.

By Alicia

Easy Chickpea Curry

Easy Chickpea Curry

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in curry powder, garam masala, paprika, sugar, ginger, turmeric, salt, and black pepper; cook and stir until spices are lightly toasted, 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in potatoes, garbanzo beans, coconut milk, tomato, milk, ketchup, sour cream, and bouillon cubes; simmer over medium-low heat until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Stir in ground almonds to thicken.

By Juavichar

Indian Curried Chicken Thighs

Indian Curried Chicken Thighs

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season cubed chicken with salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. 2 Preheat a large dry skillet over medium heat. Add curry powder and toast until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Add paprika, cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric and roast, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in onion, garlic, and bay leaf. Pour in olive oil and mix to combine.
  3. 3 Mix chicken, coconut milk, yogurt, tomato paste, salt, and pepper into the spices in the skillet. Stir well to combine. Mix in chickpeas, peas, and pineapple. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove bay leaf and stir in lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.

By lisarocks

Instant Pot® Chana Masala

Instant Pot® Chana Masala

Prep
30 min
Cook
65 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 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.
  2. 2 Combine cumin seeds, amchur, coriander, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, pepper, and ground cayenne in a small bowl for the spice mix. Set aside.
  3. 3 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.
  4. 4 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.
  5. 5 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.
  6. 6 Mix in chickpeas and remaining liquid, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Place a trivet inside.
  7. 7 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.
  8. 8 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.
  9. 9 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.
  10. 10 Evenly distribute rice and chana masala among 5 plates. Top with chopped cilantro.

By Buckwheat Queen

Indian Chole Aloo Tikki

Indian Chole Aloo Tikki

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and peel.
  2. 2 Place cooked potatoes into a bowl and add cornstarch, ginger, cumin, cayenne, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mash together with a fork. Oil your hands with a little vegetable oil and divide the potato mixture into 4 equal portions. Pat each portion into a potato patty about 1/3-inch thick.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry potato cakes until golden, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  4. 4 Grind peppercorns and cloves with a mortar and pestle.
  5. 5 Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in red chile peppers, cumin, bay leaves. Add onion, ginger, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is golden, about 5 minutes. Add pepper-clove mixture, curry powder, and turmeric.
  6. 6 Mix tomato paste with water. Stir diluted tomato paste and tomato into the skillet. Cook over medium heat until the tomato has softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in chickpeas and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Spoon chickpea sauce over the potato cakes and sprinkle with cilantro leaves.

By Pankaj