Step 1

Soak Chickpeas for overnight.For one cup of dry chickpea use Four cups of water.

Step 2

Cook Chickpeas in the instant pot 15 minutes on high pressure.Let the pressure release naturally.Chickpeas will become soft after boiling .I like melt in mouth texture .

Step 3

Take a pan.Add oil to it.Heat it .

Step 4

Once its hot add cumin seeds and dry red chilli to it.Let them crackle.

Step 5

Add Chopped onion and garlic to it.Saute them till they look transparent .

Step 6

Add ginger garlic paste to it.Saute till the raw smell is gone.

Step 7

Add turmeric powder,coriander powder,red chilli powder and little bit of salt .Stir it for 1 minute.Add chopped tomato and cook it for one more minute.

Step 8

Add tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes on low flame .

Step 9

Mix Cooked Chickpeas to it .Mix nicely and add garam masala .

Step 10

Stir it and cook for one more minute.add two cups of water to it.(you can always increase or decrease the quantity of water )

Step 11

Let it simmer on low/medium flame for 3-4 minutes.Taste the salt .If you want to add ,do it now.

Step 12

Add lime juice and cilantro .

Step 13

Your Chana Masala or chickpea curry is ready to serve.

Step 14

Enjoy.