Pressure Cooker Chickpea And Potato Curry Recipes

CHICKPEA & POTATO CURRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender, 2-4 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and dry seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes; transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker., Stir in chickpeas, potato and stock. Cook, covered, on low until potato is tender and flavors are blended, 6-8 hours., Stir in lime juice; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with rice and, if desired, red onion and lime wedges.

PRESSURE-COOKER CHICKPEA AND POTATO CURRY

Steps:

• Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, cook and stir onion until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and dry seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Add stock to pressure cooker. Cook 30 seconds, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Press cancel. Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes and potato., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 3 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. , Stir in lime juice; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with rice and, if desired, red onion and lime wedges.

CHICKPEA CURRY (VEGAN -PRESSURE COOKER)

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.