Perfect Steamed Chickpeas (Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker)
I used to always buy chickpeas in the can. I would try to boil them over the stove and it would literally take hours! And then the texture was still off. That is when my mom told me that I should pressure cook them! It was a time and money saver. And the best part was that steamed chickpeas have a MUCH softer texture than canned ones.
Add your chickpeas to a bowl about double the size of the amount of beans you are cooking. Cover them with filtered water. Cover the bowl and place in the fridge over night.
Drain and rinse the beans. Add them to the instant pot (or pressure cooker) and cover with water so that the water is about 1 inch above the beans.
Add any seasonings or spices. I like to use the spices that I am using in the dish. For example I would use curry powder if I am making a chickpea curry.
Cover and use pressure cook setting on high for 23 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release.
Drain the water and enjoy your soft and delicious chickpeas!
Notes
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