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Step 1
Add water and soaked chickpeas in the Instant Pot and pressure cook for 18 minutes on high-pressure mode.
Step 2
Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes and then release the remaining pressure.
Step 3
Heat a skillet or wok on medium-high heat.
Step 4
Add sesame oil, once heated add whole dry red chili, peanuts, cashews, and garlic paste and saute for a few seconds.
Step 5
Add bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, chestnuts, the white portion of scallions, and baby corn, and saute all vegetables until crunchy.
Step 6
Add salt, sugar, 1 tbsp of soy sauce and 1/2 tsp chili sauce, sriracha sauce (optional), and vinegar and mix well.
Step 7
Add water and corn starch and mix well.
Step 8
Add the cooked chickpeas and the liquid and let it simmer for a minute. (If using canned chickpeas, add 1/4 cup water and the chickpeas)
Step 9
Add the cornstarch and water mixture to thicken the sauce.
Step 10
Give it a good mix, garnish with chopped scallions and roasted peanuts.