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Instant Pot Chickpeas (Soak & No-Soak Method)

Dec 14, 2022. by Bhavana Patil. 4 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Cooking perfect chickpeas in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker (Soak & No-Soak Method) is faster and easier than making them on the stovetop. In addition, these pressure cooker chickpeas are cheaper, healthy, and taste better than canned.

cooked chickpeas in a bowl and instant pot on the side

I usually make these pressure cooker chickpeas in big batches and then freeze the cooked chickpeas in 1.5-2 cups quantity and use them in recipes instead of canned chickpeas.

Note: 1 ½ cups of cooked chickpeas replace one can of store-bought chickpeas. So this recipe yields 3 cups, i.e., two 15 oz cans of chickpeas.

I have mentioned the instructions for how to cook Soaked and No-soak chickpeas methods in an Instant pot pressure cooker below.

Instant Pot Chickpeas served in a bowl
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  • Science behind soaking Beans?
  • Ingredients
  • How to Cook Chickpeas in Instant Pot (Soaked & No-Soak Method)
  • Tips for cooking Instant Pot Chickpeas
  • FAQs
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  • Instant Pot Chickpeas (Soak & No-Soak Method)

Science behind soaking Beans?

1. Beans contain indigestible complex sugars that cause gas and are hard on tummies, and can cause some digestive issues like bloating and flatulence. Therefore, soaking and sprouting the beans is an excellent way to reduce the uneasiness produced by them. 

2. Soaking dried beans ahead of time (soaked for at least 3-4 hours in hot water) will cook faster compared to the beans that have not been soaked at all.

Ingredients

Instant pot chickpeas ingredients

How to Cook Chickpeas in Instant Pot (Soaked & No-Soak Method)

Soak Method:

Rinse 1 cup of dried chickpeas and soak them in 2 cups of water in a large bowl for at least 8 hours or overnight. You can also quickly soak dried chickpeas in hot water if you don't have time.

step to soak the chickpeas in water collage

Once ready to cook, drain the water and add the chickpeas into the Instant Pot bowl. Cover the soaked chickpeas with 3 cups of water along with some salt.

step to pressure cook soaked chickpeas in instant pot collage

Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 13-15 minutes.

Once the pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally. Open the Lid.

perfectly cooked chickpeas in the instant pot

Take one chickpea and mash it with your fingers to check the tenderness. Then, perfectly cooked Instant pot chickpeas are ready.

You can use cooked chickpeas right away or refrigerate them for later use in an airtight container.

**Note: 1 ½ cups of cooked chickpeas replace one can of chickpeas. So this recipe yields 3 cups, i.e., two cans of chickpeas.

breaking boiled chickpeas in hand

No-Soak Method:

Add the dried chickpeas to the Instant Pot bowl. Cover with 5 cups of water along with some salt.

Close the Instant Pot with the pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 35-40 minutes.

Once the pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally. Open the Lid

Take one chickpea and mash it with your fingers to check the tenderness.

You can use cooked chickpeas right away or refrigerate them for later use in an airtight container.

Note: 1 ½ cups of cooked chickpeas replace one can of chickpeas. So this recipe yields 3 cups, i.e., two cans of chickpeas.

Tips for cooking Instant Pot Chickpeas

There are a few tips for cooking perfect chickpeas.

  • Old chickpeas take longer to cook - Usually, fresh chickpeas take less time to cook compared to old beans lying in the kitchen pantry.
  • Organic chickpeas take longer to cook than regular chickpeas.
  • Always try to quick-soak chickpeas in hot water for at least 3-4 hours, this will also reduce the cooking time.

FAQs

How to store cooked Chickpeas?

Cooked chickpeas can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
You can also freeze it by patting any excess moisture in a paper towel and then storing it in 1-2 cups batches in a freezer-safe bag and store for up to 3 months.

How many cups of Cooked Chickpeas will 1 cup dried Chickpeas yield?

Dried chickpeas will usually triple in size when cooked. So 1 cup of dried chickpeas will yield about 3 cups of cooked chickpeas, close to 2 15 oz canned chickpeas.

More Chickpea Recipes

  • Chickpea Coconut curry
  • Roasted Chickpeas
  • Chana Masala
  • Chole/Chickpeas Biyani 
  • Beetroot Chickpea Stir Fry 
  • Chole Paratha
  • Chickpea Salad

More Instant Pot Basic Series

  • How to Cook Beets
  • How to Cook Sweet Potatoes
  • Steam Broccoli
  • One Minute Quinoa
  • Boil Potatoes

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Instant pot boiled chickpeas served in a black bowl

Instant Pot Chickpeas (Soak & No-Soak Method)

Bhavana Patil
Cooking perfect chickpeas in the Instant Pot is a fast and easy method than making them on the stovetop. These pressure cooker chickpeas are cheaper, healthy and taste better than canned.
5 from 4 votes
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Servings: 2
Calories : 364
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Indian
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
Prep Time : 6 hours
Cook Time : 15 minutes
Total Time : 6 hours 15 minutes

Equipment

  • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans or chole)
  • 2 cups water for soaking
  • 3 cups water for cooking
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Soaked Method:

  • Rinse 1 cup of dried chickpeas and soak them in 2 cups of water in a large bowl for at least 8 hours or overnight. You can also quickly soak dried chickpeas in hot water if you don't have time.
    step to soak the chickpeas in water collage
  • Once ready to cook, drain the water and add the chickpeas into the Instant Pot bowl. Cover the soaked chickpeas with 3 cups of water along with some salt.
    step to pressure cook soaked chickpeas in instant pot collage
  • Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 13-15 minutes.
    Once the pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally. Open the Lid.
    perfectly cooked chickpeas in the instant pot
  • Take one chickpea and mash it with your fingers to check the tenderness. Then, perfectly cooked Instant pot chickpeas are ready.
    breaking boiled chickpeas in hand
  • You can use cooked chickpeas right away or refrigerate for later use in an airtight container.
    **Note: 1 ½ cups of cooked chickpeas replace one can of chickpeas. So this recipe yields 3 cups, i.e., two cans of chickpeas.
    Instant pot boiled chickpeas served in a black bowl

No-Soak Method:

  • Add the dried chickpeas into the Instant Pot bowl. Cover with 5 cups of water along with some salt.
  • Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 35-40 minutes.
    Once the pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally. Open the Lid
  • Take one chickpeas and mash it with your fingers to check the tenderness.
  • You can use cooked chickpeas right away or refrigerate for later use in an airtight container.
    Note: 1 ½ cups of cooked chickpeas replace one can of chickpeas. So this recipe yields 3 cups, i.e., two cans of chickpeas.

Notes

I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT.

Tips

  • Old chickpeas take longer to cook - Usually fresh chickpeas take less time to cook compared to old beans lying in the kitchen pantry.
  • Organic chickpeas take longer to cook than regular chickpeas.
  • Always try to quick-soak chickpeas in hot water for at least 3-4 hours, this will also reduce the cooking time.
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 19gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 344mgPotassium: 875mgFiber: 17gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 67IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 6mg
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  1. Kim says

    June 04, 2020 at 9:48 am

    What do you do when if the chickpea you test isn't tender enough?

    Reply
    • bhavana says

      June 04, 2020 at 4:22 pm

      You just close lid and cook for another 10 minutes on high pressure on (MANUAL /PRESSURE COOK ) Mode

      Reply
  2. Jenny says

    February 16, 2021 at 2:21 am

    Hi.. thank you for posting this! One of the reasons I have a pressure cooker. Can you multiply the recipe within the limits of your pressure cooker? E.g. could I double it? Thank you

    Reply
    • Bhavana Patil says

      February 16, 2021 at 11:05 am

      Hey Jenny ,You can double the recipe easily within the limits of Pressure cooker and cooking time will remain the same in the instant pot.Hope this helps.

      Reply

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