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    Curried Chickpeas and Rice in a Jar (Instant Pot)

    Published: Dec 15, 2021 by Richa 21 Comments

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    This Curried Chickpea Fried Rice in a Jar is the perfect homemade food gift that can be made with pantry staple ingredients you might already have! This One Pot recipe be made in the Instant Pot in less than 10 minutes. Gluten-free & refined sugar-free.

    a plate of Instant Pot Curried Chickpea Fried Rice with peas served with a silver spoon

    Need a homemade gift but don’t want to resort to the old hot chocolate or chocolate chip cookie mix? For a creative and different homemade gift, make my  Curried Fried Rice in a Jar. These cute mason jars filled with rice and a special spice blend are amazing for gifting and especially great for those who don’t love sweets. This is a dump and done recipe. Dump everything in the instant pot with water/stock and salt and close and pressure cook!

    The best thing? You might already have most ingredients in your pantry. Just fill your jar with some basmati rice, then grab a small empty spice dispenser and layer the spice mix in it. Then place the little jar with the spice mix into the big mason jar with the rice.

    can of chickpea next to a jar with chickpea fried rice mix

    With the jar, you want to include a list of ingredients that are needed to be added along with the instructions for making this Dump and Done Instant Pot Recipe.  If you want, you could even include a can of chickpeas in the gift bag. There you are: you basically just gifted an amazing dinner or easy lunch that comes together in minutes. Trust me, people will call to let you know how delicious it was.

    You can copy and paste the instructions from the blog or, write them out yourself. Handwritten always feels more special.

    chickpea fried rice on a white plate with a fork

    About the recipe: This curried chickpea fried rice can be made within minutes using an Instant Pot. You can also make it in a saucepan. Instructions are in the notes.

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    5 from 3 votes

    Curried Chickpea Fried  Rice in a Jar for Gifting ( Dump and Done Instant Pot Recipe)

    Curried Chickpea Fried Rice in a Jar is the perfect homemade food gift that can be made with pantry staple ingredients you might already have! This One Pot recipe be made in the Instant Pot or using a regular pot. Gluten-free & refined sugar-free.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Keyword: chickpea fried rice, curried fried rice
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 415kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    To add to the jar:

    • 1 1/2 cups (280 g) white basmati rice

    For the spices:

    • 1 tablespoon onion flakes
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt You can leave the salt out so people can decide how much they want to add
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or Indian red chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning, optional or add 1/4 teaspoon oregano and 1/4 teaspoon sage
    • generous pinches of ground clove and nutmeg, optional

    For the rest of the ingredients:

    • 15 ounce (425.24 g) can of chickpeas
    • 1 3/4 cups (414.03 ml) of water or vegetable broth or use 1 cup water/broth and 1 cup light coconut milk
    • 1 1/2 to 2 cups (273 g) of chopped quick cooking vegetables of choice
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari ,optional

    Instructions

    • You need 1 large quart size mason jar and a smaller jar for the spices for this jar gift. We keep the rice and spices separate so that the rice can be washed before using.
    • Add the rice to the large mason jar. To the smaller jar, add all of the spices, and salt if using, and close the lid. (You can add 2-3 teaspoons of your favorite curry powder or garam masala instead of all of the spices) . Add this spice jar to the larger jar.
    • Gift this large jar with a can of chickpeas or any other beans that you want to gift with. Tie up some bows, write the instructions, and gift it.
    • To use this jar, take the small jar out of the larger jar. Empty the rice into a bowl. Add some water and wash the rice, drain, add more water and soak for at least 15 minutes.
    • Open up the can of chickpeas. Drain and wash them and set aside.
    • Oil your instant pot really well then add in your drained rice. Add all of the spices. Add the chickpeas. You can add in your chopped vegetables and soy sauce if using. I like to use a mix of carrots, peas, peppers, beans. You can also add in 1 or 2 chopped tomato if you like. Then add in the water and mix really well.
    • If you want the rice to be really separate then 1 3/4 cup is the amount the water you want to use. The rice will be fluffy like fried rice. If you want it to be softer, then use 2 cups of water.
    • Mix really well then close the lid and pressure cook for 6 minutes. Then let the pressure release for 8 minutes and then quick release.
    • Fluff up the rice really well and then remove the inner pot from the instant pot because the plate at the bottom stays hot and it will keep cooking the rice and can overcook the rice.
    • Serve with some non dairy yogurt or chutneys of choice or any of Dals or curries.

    Notes

    • You can also make this into a quinoa-fried rice jar. The cooking time for quinoa will be 3 minutes
    • Saucepan: After soaking and Draining the rice, add the rice and the rest of the ingredients to a saucepan. Add 3 cups of water. Mix really well. Cover and cook at low heat for 18 to 20 minutes.
    If you like this Dump and Done Instant pot recipe, Pre-Order my Instant Pot cookbook! If you already Preordered, then claim your Bonus #1 that dropped yesterday. It includes a Sneak Peak inside the book, 2 recipes with videos on how to make them, and Instant Pot COOKING TIME CHARTS! You need these extensive charts for quick reference for cooking beans, grains or veggies.
    To get the bonus, enter email and order number on the email sign up box on the Book page here and instantly get bonus materials. You need to do this only once. Other bonuses till release will keep dropping into your email automatically.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Curried Chickpea Fried  Rice in a Jar for Gifting ( Dump and Done Instant Pot Recipe)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 415 Calories from Fat 27
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3g5%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 659mg29%
    Potassium 487mg14%
    Carbohydrates 84g28%
    Fiber 9g38%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 14g28%
    Vitamin A 4188IU84%
    Vitamin C 11mg13%
    Calcium 98mg10%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Ingredients:

    • white basmati rice
    • For the spices, I like a mix of onion flakes, garlic powder, salt , bay leaves, ground coriander, cumin, paprika, cayenne or Indian red chili powder, ground cardamom, turmeric,  black pepper,  and cinnamon
    • for an especially flavorful fried rice, add in some  poultry seasoning, ground clove, and nutmeg
    • To make this dish, you need a can of chickpeas, water or vegetable broth, and chopped vegetables
    • a bit of soy sauce makes a great addition and makes this taste like restaurant-style fried rice

    Tips:

    • you can use Indian red chili powder instead of cayenne
    • white beans or kidney beans can be used instead of chickpeas
    • You can also make this into a quinoa-fried rice jar. The cooking time for quinoa will be 3 minutes

     

    ingredients needed for making fried rice in a jar

    a recipe card, spice mix, can of chickpeas and a mason jar with rice on a wooden board

    How to make Instant Pot Curried Chickpea Fried Rice

    To use this jar, take the small jar out of the larger jar. Empty the rice into a bowl. Add some water and wash the rice, drain, add more water and soak for at least 15 minutes.

    Open up the can of chickpeas. Drain and wash them and set aside.


    ingredients for chickpea fried rice in an Instant Pot

    Oil your instant pot really well then add in drained rice. Add all of the spices. Add the chickpeas. You can add in your chopped vegetables and soy sauce if using. I like to use a mix of carrots, peas, peppers, beans. You can also add in some chopped tomato if you like. 1 or 2 chopped tomatoes. Then add in the water and mix in.

    broth being added to dry ingredients to make chickpea fried rice

    If you want the rice to be really separate then that’s the amount the water you want to use. If you want it to be slightly softer, then use 2 cups of water.

    Mix really well then close the lid and pressure cook for 6 minutes. Then let the pressure release for 8 minutes and then quick release.

    chickpea fried rice in an Instant Pot

    Fluff up the rice really well and then remove the inner pot from the instant pot because the plate at the bottom stays hot and it will keep cooking the rice and can overcook the rice.

    chickpea fried rice in an Instant Pot

    Serve with some non dairy yogurt, Raita or chutneys of choice or any of Dals or curries.

    You can also make this into a quinoa-fried rice jar. The cooking time for quinoa will be 3 minutes

    chickpea fried rice with peas and cilantro on a white plate

    chickpea fried rice mix in a jar next to a can of chickpeas

    How to assemble the jars:

    You need 1 large quart size mason jar and a smaller jar to fit the spices for this.

    Add the rice to the large mason jar. To the smaller jar, add all of the spices and salt if using and close the lid. Add this to the larger jar.

    To your gift set, you can add a can of chickpeas or any other beans that you want to gift with the rice mix in a jar. Tie up some bows, write the instructions, and gift it!

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    1. Stephanie Wibowo

      June 05, 2022 at 9:51 pm

      I followed the recipe and used an instant pot however I ended up getting the “burning” sign and the instant pot didn’t pressurize. The rice was cooked and was still edible and tasted fine but I had some burned rice in the bottom. Is there a way to prevent burning on the bottom?

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 05, 2022 at 10:12 pm

        Some pots heat unevenly. Add a bit more water. Stir everything really well. That should help.

        Reply
    2. Daljit Chawla

      April 16, 2022 at 3:55 am

      Can I just get instant pot recipes instead of saucepan recipe’s. I also have XL power air fryer

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 16, 2022 at 4:34 pm

        Get my instant pot cookbook! Veganricha.com/vrip

        Reply
    3. Aroma

      March 07, 2022 at 6:41 am

      Wow, this food is amazing!, I really like your recipe, and the ingredients you used are fantastic. You may also visit our website-
      https://aromaofmykitchen.com/

      Reply
    4. Sandra Garnett

      February 17, 2022 at 6:14 pm

      Hi Richa

      I don’t have an instant pot – in fact, I’ve only just head of it via your website. I think it’s a modern pressure cooker. Would it be possible to cook your fabulous rice dishes in a rice cooker? Regards, Sandra

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        February 19, 2022 at 10:31 am

        I haven’t tried that but let me know how it turns out – you would neeed longer time

        Reply
    5. Willow

      February 06, 2022 at 10:07 pm

      Hello! This looks delicious, I plan to try. We eat whole-food-plant-based without added oil, so this seems it should work okay as there is liquid to start with. Would you advise adjusting the cooking time if I use brown basmati rice instead of white? Thanks!
      Also, I was super happy to discover you have some no-oil recipes on your site. This is such a welcome find, as we love Indian food, but it’s hard to find recipes that don’t require oil. Thank you very much!

      Reply
      • Richa

        February 06, 2022 at 10:36 pm

        Time will be 20-22 mins for brown basmati rice. The veggies will overcook, so don’t add them

        Reply
    6. KM

      January 09, 2022 at 3:15 pm

      We made the saucepan version and this turned out beautifully. Gotta love a recipe that doesn’t call for “curry powder”; this has a lovely balance of spices and is very flavourful. It’s also super easy and perfect for a quick and tasty weeknight meal.

      Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        January 10, 2022 at 1:55 pm

        no shortcuts sometimes & perfect homemade food gift

        Reply
    7. Stephanie Sansoucie

      December 19, 2021 at 4:11 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recipe tonight, and it’s a keeper. We’re likely to add this one to our regular rotation. I’m sure it would make a fine gift, but this time the gift is all mine. I just love dump and go recipes on busy days like today!

      We love big flavor in our household, so I added in all of those optional spices. I also used “no chicken” broth in lieu of water. For added vegetables, I used what I had handy–fresh green beans and mini peppers.

      Not only do I give this a big thumbs up, but my boyfriend does as well.

      Thanks for another winner, Richa!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 20, 2021 at 10:08 am

        mini 🌶 so cute

        Reply
    8. Christine @ RunPlantBased.com

      December 17, 2021 at 8:35 am

      This looks wonderful and I can’t wait to try this. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 17, 2021 at 9:35 am

        can’t wait to hear what you think

        Reply
    9. Nicole A Spinelli

      December 15, 2021 at 6:19 am

      5 stars
      I LOVE LOVE LOVE your recipes. I am SO looking forward to making this ❤

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 15, 2021 at 6:33 am

        ❤️❤️❤️❤️

        Reply
    10. Shelley Seely

      December 15, 2021 at 6:06 am

      Where’s the curry seasoning? This looks good. I don’t have an instant pot, but I’d make in a sauce pan.

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 15, 2021 at 6:32 am

        The spices together make the curry powder. I use individual spices as some brand curry powders are just badly balanced, you can sub the spices with 2-3 tsp favorite curry powder or just add 1 tsp curry powder in addition to the listed spices.

        Reply
    11. Courtney

      December 15, 2021 at 5:49 am

      Hello!! This is something I would love to gift my dad for Christmas. Problem is, he doesn’t have an Instant Pot. Do you have instructions for over the stove?

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 15, 2021 at 6:32 am

        Yes see saucepan note in the notes below the recipe

        Reply

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