Chickpea And Tomato Curry (Instant Pot)

Looking for an easy delicious meal ready in under 30 minutes?

This simple curry is the perfect weeknight dinner!CHICKPEA AND TOMATO CURRY (INSTANT POT)
Who else loves curries?

I have to say meals like this chickpea and tomato curry that are warm, spicy, and fragrant have to be among my all-time favorite foods.

And when I can use up some of my fresh garden tomatoes at the same time, why not, right?

And the fact that you can make a curry in under 30 minutes in your Instant Pot, that’s bonus points in my book.

I keep kicking myself for how long I let my Instant Pot sit in the basement, gathering dust when I first purchased it.

I no longer have to think ahead about soaking chickpeas and lentils or simmering the curry on the stovetop for hours. 

Make a spicy, flavorful dish with just a few minutes of effort, and no one will ever know the difference. 

Chickpea and Tomato Curry Ingredients

  • A can of chickpeas
  • Fresh or canned tomatoes
  • Fresh spinach
  • Cilantro (optional)
  • A can of low-fat coconut milk
  • Large onion
  • Gloves of garlic
  • Fresh ginger
  • Jalapeno
  • Coconut(or oil of choice)
  • Spices: Curry powder, Garam Masala, Salt, Sugar

CHICKPEA AND TOMATO CURRY (INSTANT POT)

Preparation Work

  1. Drain and rinse your chickpeas
  2. Wash & cut your tomatoes in half or quarters, depending on their size
  3. Rinse your spinach and cilantro.
  4. Remove the stems from the cilantro and chop up half a cup’s worth.
  5. Dice your onion and press your garlic gloves
  6. Finely mince up a one-inch knob of fresh ginger.
  7. Deseed and chop up a small-medium jalapeno
  8. Gather your spices and coconut milk

Cooking Steps For Chickpea and Tomato Curry

Pour one tablespoon of oil into your Instant Pot on sauté made.

Add in your onions and a pinch of salt, and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring often until they start to soften and gain a golden color.

Add in your ginger and cook for another 2-3 minutes, mixing often.

Then add your garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

Mix your ingredients; you don’t want your garlic to burn.

Add in your spices and jalapeno, and let them fry up for a minute while stirring.

The bottom of your Instant Pot will begin to look dry and look clumpy; that’s normal.

Toss in those delicious fresh tomatoes (or canned) and deglaze the bottom of your pan. We basically want to loosen all those yummy pieces stuck to the bottom of the pan (they contain so much flavor).

This set is also super important to avoid a burning message.

Note: If your tomatoes don’t release enough liquid to deglaze the bottom, add a couple of tablespoons of vegetable broth or water.

It’s finally time for your chickpeas, coconut milk, and salt.

Just add them into the Instant Pot, mix to combine everything together, and get that lid on your pot.



Set to seal, and also set your Instant Pot to 5 minutes on the manual setting (yes, that’s all the time needed since your chickpeas are already cooked).

Once your curry is done, you can do a manual release.

Put your pot back on Sauté mode and toss in your spinach and chopped cilantro.

Cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted to your desired consistency.

Give your curry a taste and salt to your family’s preference.

Add a touch of sugar if your tomatoes are a little too acidic.

I used simple white sugar, but anything type will do. 


How To Serve

Well, I can’t eat curry without a side of rice or naan bread, preferably both 😉 .

In our family, basmati is our preferred rice for any curry-style meal, but any rice will do, whether it be jasmine, brown, or even instant rice.

You can also try adding some vegan yogurt to the top for some cooling contrast.

Storing Your Chickpea and Tomato Curry Leftovers

Curries can easily be stored for a good 3-4 days.

I find curries even tastier the next day, so I am always eager to have some for lunch the following day.

If you love this curry, give my easy vegan lentil & sweet potato curry a try!

Substitutions

  1. Curries are very forgiving; you can easily swap out the spinach for kale or omit it altogether.
  2. Not a fan of cilantro; leave it out or try parsley instead. 
  3. If you prefer a creamier curry, try full-fat coconut milk.
CHICKPEA AND TOMATO CURRY (INSTANT POT)

CHICKPEA AND TOMATO CURRY (INSTANT POT)

Clara @ Blue World Dreams
This easy vegan chickpea and tomato curry is the perfect delicious meal for a busy weeknight dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes, this Instant Pot curry is a keeper!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Indian, Vegan
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 20 oz Canned Chickpeas
  • 16 oz Fresh or canned tomatoes
  • 13.5 oz Low fat coconut milk
  • 1 large Onion
  • 5 Small garlic gloves
  • 1 inch Fresh ginger (1 inch knob)
  • 1 Jalapeno (small/medium)
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup Chopped cilantro
  • 1.5 tbsp Curry powder
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tsp Salt Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp Coconut oil (or oil of choice)
  • 2 tsp Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Drain and rinse your chickpeas
  • Wash & cut your tomatoes in half or quarters depending on their size
  • Rinse your spinach and cilantro. Remove the stems from the cilantro and chop up half a cups worth.
  • Dice your onion and press your garlic gloves. Deseed and chop up a small-medium jalapeno.
  • Pour one tablespoon of oil into your Instant Pot on sauté made. Add in your onions, a pinch of salt, and sauté for 4-5 minutes stirring often until they start to soften and gain a golden color.
  • Add in your ginger and cook for another 2-3 minutes, mixing often. Then add your garlic and sauté for an additional minute, mix your ingredients, we don't want your garlic to burn.
  • Add in your spices and jalapeno and let them fry up for a minute while stirring. The bottom of your Instant Pot will begin to look dry and clumpy, that's normal.
  • Toss in those delicious fresh tomatoes (or canned) and deglaze the bottom of your pan. We basically want to loosen all those yummy pieces stuck to the bottom of the pan (they contain so much flavor).
  • It's finally time for your chickpeas and coconut milk and salt. Just add them into the Instant Pot, mix to combine everything together, and get that lid on your pot.
  • Set to seal and also set your Instant Pot to 5 minutes on the manual setting (yes, that's all the time needed since your chickpeas are already cooked).
  • Once your curry is done, you can do a manual release. Put your pot back on Sauté mode and toss in your spinach and chopped cilantro.
  • Cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted to your desired consistency. Give your curry a taste and salt to your family preference.

Notes

How To Serve

Service with a side of basmati rice or naan bread.
You can also try adding some vegan yogurt to the top for some cooling contrast.

Storing Your Chickpea and Tomato Curry Leftovers

Curries can easily be stores for a good 3-4 days. Personally, I find them are even tastier the next day so I am always eager to have some for lunch the following day.

Alternatives

  1. Curries are very forgiving, you can easily swap out the spinach for kale or omit it altogether.
  2. Not a fan of cilantro, leave it out or try parsley instead. 
  3. Prefer a creamier curry, try full-fat coconut milk.
Keyword Chickpea, Curry, Indian, Tomato, Vegan

Chickpea And Tomato Curry (Instant Pot)