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Multi-cooker Chana masala curry

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Delicious chana masala curry made with dried chickpeas and spices and veggies, Goes well with rice or flat bread of any kind.

This is a sponsored post which I partnered with Zavor.  However all opinions are mine alone.

img src="Chana masala.jpg" alt="Multi-cooker Chana Masala Curry" />” width=”720″ height=”480″></p> <p>I cook every day simple dishes yet something from scratch. Chana masala is one of our favorite dishes which features in our menu most often. Now I found that with programmable Zavor Lux LCD Multi-cooker I can make Chana masala so easily without soaking the chickpeas, yes, I forget most often. I feel that Indians have pressure cooking in their genes just kidding, we use it for everything whether to cook rice, lentils, meat, chicken, we love pressure cooking. I have seen my mom using pressure cooker every day.  Recent years there is surge in electric multi-cooker recipes.  I got chance to test Zavor Lux LCD Multi-Cooker for cooking Indian recipes. Thus, I made this Multi-Cooker Chana masala curry.  One of the lucky readers of Zesty South Indian Kitchen will get a chance to win a Zavor Lux LCD Multi-cooker</p> <p><strong> </strong><strong>What is Zavor Lux LCD Multi-Cooker</strong></p> <p>Do you know <a href=Zavor Lux LCD Multi-Cooker is multipurpose, you can pressure cook, sauté, brown, make yogurt, dessert etc. Comes with 10 cooking functions, 30+ programmable settings, Interactive LCD screen, Stainless steel inner cooking pot. The button read outs are large and easy to follow and the quick guide makes making recipes a breeze. Also, there is an alarm that will tell you that you have not closed the lid properly; in the other multi-cookers where you see that only after the steam has started coming out.

I love that LCD interface is easy to operate and tells you very clearly what it’s doing, whether it’s preheating, cooking under pressure, warming, done, or doing something else. So, you know what is happening which is not there in other multicookers. I have used other multi-cookers too.

Making dinner in Zavor Lux LCD Multi-Cooker. Our first recipe attempt was a Chana masala that took under 30 minutes from start to finish.  And that started with raw chickpeas. Everything we’ve tried so far has come out perfectly.  Whether it is tender chicken curry, vegetable stew, soup etc. Making dinner has become easier. It is almost like it’s magic – and I’m not heating up the house while making dinner even on a 100 Degree day!


What is Chana masala?

This is traditional Punjabi stew (Chana masala) made with medley of spices, tomatoes and chickpeas.  You can’t miss this in any of Indian restaurant menu card. Simple yet lot of flavor rich stew goes with any flat bread, rice. Usually it is eaten with roti or chapathi.  You can incorporate greens like spinach too if you want. I prefer in classic traditional way.

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5 from 15 votes

Multi-cooker Chana masala curry

Delicious and simple chana masala curry made with chickpeas, spices and tomatoes. Flavorful yet simple recipe goes well with bowl of rice or any flat bread. This video also explain how to make cooked chickpeas without soaking.

Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: #chana masala, #curry
Servings: 4
Calories: 287kcal
Author: Swathi (Ambujom Saraswathy)

Equipment

  • Zavor Lux LCD Multi-Cooker

Ingredients

  • How to cook Chana/ Chickpeas
  • ½ cup dried chickpeas
  • 1 ½ cup water
  • For Chana masala curry
  • 1 ¼ cup cooked chickpeas
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 green chili
  • ¼ cup red onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp sweet paprika Kashmiri chili powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional if you want heat add this
  • ¼ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp coriander powder
  • ¼ tsp garam masala
  • 2 to mato chopped
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 11/2 cup + 1 cup water
  • Cilantro leaves for garnishing.

Instructions

  • How to cook Chickpeas/Chana
  • Pressure cook washed chickpeas along with water in High for about 26 minutes. About 1 ¼ cup cooked chickpeas will yield this recipe. Drain and use
  • Chana masala curry
  • First heat oil by switching on Brown function then press custom to add time. Then add olive oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, when mustard seeds start popping add green chili and then ½ cup chopped onion.
  • When you add the onion add salt to speed up the process. To this add ginger- garlic paste and cook for minute. Then add spices, cumin, coriander powder, turmeric powder, sweet paprika, Cayenne if using . Mix well again then add tomato and mix again. To this add cooked chickpeas and add 1 cup water. Pressure cook for about 9 minutes. Once pressure is released add garam masala and cilantro leaves and enjoy.

Video

Notes

If you want you can  make a double batch of  chickpeas and freeze it for later use. 

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 802mg | Potassium: 769mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 5mg
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  1. NANCY says

    This is my first visit to your page. I would love to try the Chana Masala Curry recipe featured. Thanks.

  2. Colton H. says

    I think I might like to use a device like this for making dairy-based products. I can see it being useful when producing yoghurt, whey, and various vegetable liquids for my fermentation projects. Thank you for this opportunity, subscribed to your newsletter. If you’re thinking about future foods to showcase, why not consider something that is fermented? I’d be quite interested to see what sorts of unique ferments there are in Indian cooking.

    • Swathi says

      Sure yes we have lot recipes that uses fermentation. Especially our south Indian Breakfast dishes uses fermentation technique. You can check the recipe for dosa, , Idly

  3. Amber Myers says

    5 stars
    I admit, I haven’t had anything like this before. I will have to give it a try to see if I like it!

  4. Tammy says

    5 stars
    My favorite thing to cook would be pulled pork. Its easy and love the make sandwiches with it.

  5. Jeanette says

    Oh my gosh that looks so good. We do have a cooker like this so I’m definitely going to try it. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

  6. Jaime Prideaux says

    Thanks for sharing the recipe! I am going to enter the giveaway as well, thanks for hosting it!

  7. Mya Murphy says

    5 stars
    This recipe sounds absolutely scrumptious!! I would more than likely start with beef stew!! I’m a new subscriber, and can’t wait to check the rest of your recipes!!

    • kate says

      the first thing I’d make is this recipe. I’ve been looking for one that used dried chickpeas!

  8. Ellie Wright says

    I would like to make green chili stew.

  9. Heather Dawn says

    I like making shredded chicken salsa burittos.

  10. Nidhi C says

    5 stars
    Chana Masala curry looks absolutely delicious. I would love to try this and also vegetable pulao. I just subscribed to your newsletter. Looking forward to yummy recipe ideas.

  11. Theresa says

    5 stars
    I’ve never had a dish like this before. Looking at the ingredients though, I think it’s something I would really like.

  12. Ice Cream N Sticky Fingers says

    I have been eyeing an instapot for about a year now. There are so many great recipes that I would love to try that I have seen other’s share on their blog. But if I one, I would have to make the copycat Chili’s enchilada soup.

  13. Denay DeGuzman says

    5 stars
    I love the idea of a kitchen appliance that can perform multiple tasks! This delicious curry recipe is a yummy dish I’d love to make next week!

  14. debra p says

    I want to try some chicken tikka masala

  15. Rhonda H. says

    I love to make shrimp curry, and it would be so easy to make in this cooker.

  16. Kelly D says

    I would like to make a veggie chili. I am a subscriber.

  17. Lisa Favre says

    5 stars
    You are making me so hungry with this recipe! I have been craving chana masala in a long while and now this reminds me that I should make it myself rather than ordering!

  18. Ruth I says

    5 stars
    This dish looks delicious! This is a great help in the kitchen, I’d love one for myself!

  19. Kathy says

    I don’t think I’ve tried this before. It sure looks really good though. I definitely have got to try out your recipe soon. I’m interested to see how this tastes.

  20. Rena says

    Is this similar to the Instant Pot that’s all the rage right now? The food looks delicious and I’m sure it saves time.

  21. Heather says

    This recipe looks so good. I want to try it!

  22. Thomas P says

    Boy, that makes chickpeas look delicious. I’d use it for anything with legumes, because I tend to avoid them because I hate soaking them for long periods of time. These cookers seem to be a way to remove that time-consuming step.

  23. Lula Ruger says

    I would love to have a cooker like this ! I would try the Chana Masala Curry recipe It looks so delicious

  24. Shannon Gurnee says

    I’ve not made curry before. This sounds like an interesting recipe.

  25. Nickie says

    I would like to make shrimp curry

  26. LAURA YEATES says

    I’m suddenly hungry and want some curry chicken lol

  27. Tony Platz says

    I realy could not say I like all Indin inspired food because of the spice blends and the aroma in the house is so nice while it is cooking.

  28. Rajee Pandi says

    love to try Vegetables biryani with it and onion raita

  29. Robin M says

    I’ve never made any Indian recipes

  30. Stacy M says

    Butter chicken… right after I try this one!

  31. Steve Weber says

    oooh I would love to make some potato aloo or chicken tiki masala first!

  32. mj rudy says

    I’ll try the chana masala

  33. Michel Keeler says

    my mind is swirling thinking what I might do??!! Indian of course but then there seems to be a great place to experiment with something like this….so cool! good luck all : )

  34. Tara Pittman says

    I would like to make a white bean chili in this. I love that it does not heat up the house.

  35. Cristina Coroiu says

    I wish I would eat Indian food more often. It’s spiced and incredibly delish. I have to try this one. I don’t have a multi-cooker but I think I can make it on the stove as well.

  36. Krysten Quiles says

    5 stars
    Oooh that looks absolutely delish! I’ve been so bored with food lately, I think I need to spice it up. Literally!

  37. Bethel says

    Currently I am looking for a cooking ware that would do a lot. This Zavor multi cooker is very considerable. Plus I could make this very delish curry.

  38. Brianna S says

    I’ve never had anything like this but it looks amazing! Going to attempt to make it.

  39. Candace Galan says

    I would make beef stew, actually making that today but bet it would be easier with this cooker!

  40. alexandra cook says

    That looks so amazing! I will have to try this with my family. I can’t wait to try it! I bet it’s going to be delicious.

  41. Julie Wood says

    What an awesome multicooker to win. Thanks so much for sponsoring. I would make your curry recipe! I love trying out new recipes like the one you posted. I signed up for your emails today!

  42. monique s says

    I want to make chili with it

  43. Jasmine M says

    5 stars
    This looks so yummy! I just bookmarked this. I plan on making this sometime soon for sure. I can’t wait to try it!

  44. Shirley Emitt says

    I would like to make chili first, then would try your recipe, looks so good. I subscribe.

  45. Cindy Ingalls says

    I need one of these multi cookers in my kitchen. What a perfect tool for making all my favorite dishes in less time.

  46. Blythe Alpern says

    I have been wanting to add a pressure cooker/ instant pot to my kitchen. I love the idea of being able to try out new recipes in less time.

  47. Ken Ohl says

    I would make a pot roast and veggies

  48. Hannah Marie says

    A device like this will make it easier for me. I like how it can reduce your time cooking. Certainly a must have.

  49. meghan says

    Would love to make chili!

  50. Gwendolyn Jordan says

    Chili and yes, I subscribed

  51. adriana says

    I would make pulled pork.

  52. Mommy Sigrid says

    I have never tried using a slow cooker. Maybe I should try doing this recipe. 🙂

  53. Karen D says

    I like making dried beans in a pressure cooker.

    I subscribed

  54. Karen D says

    Left a comment, but not seeing it

    I like using the pressure cooker for making dried beans

    I am subscribed

  55. ae minx says

    I’m not sure what I’d make first.. Maybe a curry chicken.. Joined your newlsetter

  56. Malcolm Mahaffey says

    Insta/Pot would make cooking so much easier!!!

  57. Dawn Jozwiak says

    I have always wanted to get one of these, I think the first thing I would like to make is green chili chicken!

  58. hannah says

    Mmm sounds delicious! I love making shredded chicken with a sweet sauce 🙂

  59. LynneT says

    I would love to try a pot roast. It’s something I’ve been craving for awhile.

  60. Heather S says

    I would make chili first. This looks very handy.

  61. maria gentry says

    This curry recipe makes me want to try that right now!

  62. Brandon Sparks says

    5 stars
    I would love to use this to make a beef stew. I bet that would turn out amazing..

  63. Daniel G. says

    BBQ Pulled Pork

  64. Tiffany S says

    I would love to make chill with this cooker.

  65. joy f says

    Green chili stew sounds good.

  66. Amy Deeter says

    my favorite dish i want to make first with Zavor Lux LCD Multi-Cooker is Chili. i do subscribe

  67. Sandra Preti says

    I would probably make chili

  68. beth shepherd says

    I would first try a roast. Thank you for the great recipe!

  69. Sarah Mayer says

    I would make a potato mutter.

  70. Jenny Ham says

    5 stars
    One of my favorites I would try first is Hungarian Goulash.

  71. Laurie Nykaza says

    5 stars
    I would make my family some Chana Masala Curry t looks so amazing. I did sign up too thanks

  72. Annette says

    5 stars
    This looks so delicious and healthy. It’s been years since I’ve cooked chickpeas, but this might be the first thing I’d try (or maybe red beans and rice if I can’t find all the ingredients right away). (I’m subscribed to your blog via Feedly reader.)

  73. Cassandra D says

    5 stars
    My favorite dish that I want to make first with Zavor Lux LCD Multi-Cooker would be lime chicken rice.