Chole Tikka masala is an easy and delicious recipe made with white chickpeas. This Recipe is a little bit spicy but very delicious. It has yogurt marination which makes this recipe different from regular chana masala.
To make a marinaiton, Mix curd, salt, chili garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder. mix it well. prepare a lump-free mixture.
add cooked or canned chickpeas to the marination and mix well.
making tikka masala
Start the instant pot in sauté mode and heat oil in it. Add cumin seeds.
add the onions and saute for a while.
Add marinated chickpeas and saute for 2 to 3 mins.
Add water. Stir it well. Press Cancel and close the lid with a vent in the sealing position. This curry is a semi-dry curry recipe.
Change the instant pot setting to manual or pressure cook mode at high pressure for 7 mins. After the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for in 7 minutes or release the pressure manually.
Garnish with cilantro(fresh coriander) and stir. Serve hot with steamed rice.
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Notes
If you don't have canned chickpeas available then, soak dry chickpeas and cook it. check out this soaking guide for the exact measurement.