CHICKPEA CURRY (VEGAN -PRESSURE COOKER)

Chickpea Curry (Vegan -Pressure Cooker) image

Provided by Jubes

Categories Curries

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 teaspoons olive oil
4 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 large onion, finely sliced
4 teaspoons crushed garlic (extra if you want more garlic flavour)
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons garam masala (extra for a spicier dish)
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
3 cups cooked chickpeas (roughly 29.5 ounces in total) or 2 (420 g) cans chickpeas, rinsed well and drained (roughly 29.5 ounces in total)
2 (400 g) cans diced tomatoes (roughly 28 ounces in total)
3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
1/4 teaspoon salt (add more to taste if desired)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup water
fresh cilantro stem, as garnish (cilantro also known as coriander)

Steps:

Heat the oil in the pressure cooker over high heat. Cook the cumin seeds for approx 30 seconds or until they start to crackle.
Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. The onion should be golden and soft.
Reduce the heat and stir in the garlic and other spices.
Add all remaining ingredients (except garnish).
Close and lock the lid. Bring to high pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to stabilise the pressure and cook for 15 minutes.
Release pressure and serve with a sprig of coriander or a sprinkle of parsley. Serve with steamed basmati rice, naan or pappadums.
NOTE: to cook dried beans. Overnight soak, drain water, place into pressure cooker, cover with fresh water and cook on low pressure for 10 minutes. I soaked 2 cups dried chickpeas and result was a little over 4 cups cooked beans. Canned/tinned chickpeas can be used if desired- be sure to drain and wash them well.