A delightful dish made with zucchini and split chickpeas (chana daal), cooked in an instant pot or pressure cooker. This flavorful recipe includes spices and can be enjoyed with various sides or on its own. Perfect for a wholesome meal!
1: Start instant pot on sauté mode.
2: Add oil. After a minute, add cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, bay leaf, black cardamom, cinnamon stick, and peppercorns.
3: Once the cumin seeds crackle, add crushed garlic and stir for a minute.
4: Add green chillies (optional) and onions.
5: Sauté for 2-3 mins.
6: Add tomatoes and sauté for 2-3 mins.
7: Add zucchini and stir for a minute.
8: Add cumin powder, coriander powder, and Garam Masala, or alternatively add MDH chana masala.
9: Add asafoetida, turmeric powder, salt, and optionally red chilli powder.
10: Stir for a minute and add 3 cups of water.
11: Secure the lid, close the pressure valve, and cook on high pressure for 20-25 mins.
12: Alternatively, cook in a pressure cooker till 3-4 whistles.
13: Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
