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Step 1
Drain the canned chickpeas in a colander, rinse well and set aside. Chop the veggies and assemble the remaining ingredients.
Step 2
Insert the inner pot into the inner pot, plug in and press SAUTE-NORMAL. Set the timer to 10 mins. Wait for the display to read HOT.
Step 3
When the display reads HOT, add the olive oil. Allow the oil to heat up for 1 min. Tip in the chopped garlic and saute until the garlic begins to brown.
Step 4
Now, add the onions and salt. Stir to combine and saute the onions till they are translucent.
Step 5
At this stage, add the ground spices (turmeric, curry powder and chili powder) along with the peanut butter and tomato ketchup.
Step 6
Mix well until the spices and the peanut butter are evenly incorporated with the onions, taking care not to burn the spices. If you sense them burning, press CANCEL.
Step 7
Now, add the vegetables along with the chickpeas. Stir well to combine.
Step 8
Tip in the pasta and spread it into an even layer. Add the coconut milk next followed by the water.
Step 9
DO NOT STIR. Gently press the pasta down using a spatula, so that it is fully immersed.
Step 10
Squeeze in the lemon juice. Press CANCEL. Ensure that the sealing ring has been fitted well into the lid.
Step 11
Close the Instant Pot and turn the VALVE to SEALING. Press PRESSURE COOK- HIGH PRESSURE. Set the timer to 4 minutes.
Step 12
Allow the cooking cycle to complete. As soon as the cooking cycle is complete, do a quick pressure release by turning the VALVE to VENTING.
Step 13
Press CANCEL before opening the lid. After opening the lid, add the finely chopped cilantro and gently stir to combine.
Step 14
Serve hot.
Step 15
Heat a 5 quart Dutch oven or a similar heavy bottomed pan with olive oil. When the oil is hot, tip in the garlic and allow it to begin to brown.
Step 16
At this stage, add the onions and salt and saute the onions till pink and translucent.
Step 17
Now, add the ground spices, tomato ketchup and peanut butter. Stir to combine.
Step 18
To the pan, add the vegetables and drained chickpeas. Stir well to make sure that the spices coat the veggies and chickpeas completely.
Step 19
Add 3 cups boiling hot water and stir well.
Step 20
Next, add 1.5 cups coconut milk, reduce the heat to the lowest and allow the mixture to come to a boil. This takes anywhere
Step 21
When the mixture comes to a boil, add the pasta and cook for 9 mins or for as long as the package recommends.
Step 22
Stir the pasta for a few times in between, to ensure that it doesn't stick to the bottom.
Step 23
Check if the pasta is cooked after 9 mins. If it is not done, continue to cook for 2 mins longer.
Step 24
When done, finish with a garnish of finely chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice.