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    Instant Pot Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas)

    Dec 6, 2022 by Sarah Mirza · Leave a Comment

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    Instant Pot Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas) are all names of the same type of chickpea. Black chickpeas are amongst the most popular varieties, and it’s easy to come together.

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    • What is Kala Chana?
    • Video
    • How long to soak the Kala Chana?
    • Faqs
    • Ingredients
    • How to cook Kala Chana?
    • How to cook in the Instant Pot without soaking?
    • How to store it?
    • How long it would last?
    • Kala Chana Recipe

    WHAT IS KALA CHANA?

    Instant Pot Kala Chana (black Chickpeas) is superbly easy to make. It takes merely 4 ingredients: black chickpeas (chana), salt, red chili powder, and water. With just a few steps, you’ll have a steaming delectable dish in no time!

    black chickpea in a white bowl.

    VIDEO

    HOW LONG TO SOAK KALA CHANA?

    Soak Kala Chana overnight or 7-8 hours until it doubles in size.

    FAQs

    Does the Black chickpeas needed to soaked?

    Yes! That’s because It will cook faster. If it is soaked in water, they need only 4 minutes in the instant pot. 

    Are Black Chickpeas good for digestion?

    IIt's high in fiber, so it's good for digestion. It also helps getting all the bad toxins out of the body. It's really effective for constipation. 

    How long to cook in the Instant Pot?

    Just boil the water with chickpeas and pressure it for 4 minutes.

    INGREDIENTS

    • Black chickpeas- The main ingredient in this recipe. 
    • Water- To help soften the chickpea and helping to cook. 
    • Salt- Don't think any recipe is complete without salt!
    • Red chili pepper- For taste. 

    HOW TO COOK KALA CHANA?

    Soak the black chickpeas overnight in the Instant pot's Pot.
    Place the Instant's pot in the Instant pot.
    Start boiling.
    Add in salt and red chili pepper.
    Mix well and pressure.
    After pressure, just drain the water and they are done.

    HOW TO COOK IN THE INSTANT POT WITHOUT SOAKING?

    To cook in the Instant pot without soaking it overnight, just increase the time from 4 to 10 minutes. However, soaking time is necessary in order for them to become twice in size.

    HOW TO STORE IT?

    After cooking, store the Kala Chana in the refrigerator or freezer.

    boiling kali chana in the instant pot.

    HOW LONG KALA CHANA LAST?

    If stored in fridge Kala Chana would last 2-3 days, however, if stored in a freezer they would last 2-3 months.

    water and kala chana soaked in the instant pot.

    WHAT TO USE KALA CHANA WITH?

    • Golgappay Chaat
    • Kala Chana Chaat
    • Mixed Chaat
    • Kala Chana Curry
    • Kala Chana Masala
    • Kala Chana Salad

    Let's Make Kala Chana!!!

    kala chana in a white bowl.
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    Instant Pot Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas)

    Instant Pot Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas) is really easy to make. It only takes 4 ingredients and It comes together in no time.
    Prep Time1 min
    Cook Time4 mins
    Resting Time8 hrs
    Total Time8 hrs 5 mins
    Course: Prepping, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
    Diet: Diabetic, Halal, Low Calorie
    Keyword: black chana, blackchanainstantpot, how to cook black chana
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 159kcal
    Author: Sarah Mirza

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup black chickpeas kala chana
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp red chili pepper
    • 2 cups water

    Instructions

    • In an Instant pot's pot, add the chickpeas, water, and let it soak for 8 hours or overnight.
    • The next morning, fit the instant pot's pot in its place.
    • Select sauté mode, let the chickpea and the water come to boil.
    • Now add in salt and red chili pepper.
    • Next pressure it for 4 minutes.
    • Let the steam out and take off the lid of the Instant pot.
    • Drain the water.
    • Enjoy!!!

    Video

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 598mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg
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