Soaking
- 1 Cup Chickpeas
- 5-6 cups of water
Cooking
- 1 Cup Soaked Chickpeas
- 2 Cups water
- 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
Soaking
In a large bowl add the chickpeas.
1 Cup Chickpeas
Rinse well.
Soak in 5-6 cups or enough water overnight or at least for 6 hours.
5-6 cups of water
If you are short of time, soak it in boiling water for at least 2 hours.
Cooking Chickpeas in Instant Pot
Add chickpeas to the inner vessel.
1 Cup Soaked Chickpeas
For every 1 cup of soaked chickpeas add 2 cups of water.
2 Cups water, 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
Add a teaspoon of salt.
Cover the Instant pot lid and pressure cook on high for 15 minutes.
If you are soaking just for 2 hours, increase the pressure and cook time for 25 minutes.
Cooking Chickpeas in Stove Top Pressure Cooker
Add chickpeas to the pressure cooker vessel.
For every 1 cup of soaked chickpeas add 2 cups of water.
Add a teaspoon of salt.
Cover the lid and pressure cook on the stop top for 3-4 whistles or depending on your pressure cooker settings.
If you are soaking just for 2 hours, add at least 2-3 more whistles.
- Standard US Size Cups and spoons Used
- Any Cup size can be used. Just keep in mind it will swell up to 3 times.
- Do not discard the cooked chickpeas water. The water can be used in stocks or curries.
Disclaimer:
I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only.
It varies depending upon the product types or brands.