Instant Pot Masala Pulao with Chickpeas

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Hooking you up with another one pot meal loaded with vegetables and protein! This Instant Pot Masala Pulao with Chickpeas is an easy, hearty, flavor-packed recipe with minimal clean up!

It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner and makes for a satisfying lunch the next day. You can enjoy it hot with a side of raita or yogurt.

Instant Pot Masala Pulao with Chickpeas

Instant Pot Masala Pulao with Chickpeas

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SERVES: 4
PREP TIME: 15
COOK TIME: 15
WAIT TIME: 0
TIME: 30
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Ingredients


  • 2 tbsp oil

  • 1.5 tsp cumin seeds

  • 2 Thai green chilis

  • 2 cloves

  • 2 bay leaves

  • Small white onion, finely diced

  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced

  • 2 tsp salt

  • 2 tsp pav bhaji masala

  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder

  • ½ tsp chaat masala

  • 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed

  • 1 ¼ cup water

Directions

  1. Set IP to sauté mode and add oil. Once the oil is hot add the cumin seeds, cloves, and bay leaves. Followed by the green chilis. After a few seconds add the onion and cook until it is golden. Then add the vegetables, chickpeas, garlic, salt and dry spices. Stir for a few minutes until garlic is fragrant then add the water. Use a spatula to scrape up any browned stuck on bits from the bottom of the pan.
  2. Add in the rice, stir and hit cancel on the IP. Switch to high pressure cook mode and set for 4 minutes. Natural release for 10 minutes, then manual release and fluff rice with a fork
  3. Enjoy hot with a side of raita, or yogurt.
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So week night friendly and always come out perfectly. This is my husband’s new favorite meal. The addition of chaat masala is so smart.

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