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Indian food is amazing. I’m probably biased – growing up, I ate Indian food probably 6 days a week. Still, the flavors and textures are so fresh and vibrant. It’s one of my favorite reasons to visit India!
My family is from South India – land of dosas and idlis and thick stews. We often attended Indian cultural events, though, most of which were potluck. Chana masala, or Indian chickpea curry, which hails from Northern India, was a very popular offering. As I grew older, my mom began to incorporate some of these dishes from other parts of India into our home cooking. This chickpea curry was a favorite with the whole house. And while it’s vegetarian, this Instant Pot chana masala is hearty enough that even meat eaters will love it.
Indian food can take a long time to cook – this Indian chickpea curry traditionally simmers for several hours on the stove. With 5 kids, work, school, and activities, though, I rarely have time to babysit a pot of beans. I’d made (and loved) the Smitten Kitchen version for years but wanted something even simpler, something I could throw together and that would be waiting, warm, after baseball or music lessons.
If you’re looking for an easy dinner recipe, this Instant Pot chana masala comes together in a flash, and is healthy to boot. And most importantly, it’s delicious. Indian chickpea curry is also easy to prepare as mild or as spicy as you’d like, so it’s perfect Indian recipe for kids. And with all that time you saved, you can enjoy a virtual tour of India with kids over some mango lassis!
