Rinse dry chickpeas under running water. Remove any small stones or damaged beans.

Soak optional

Soak chickpeas in plenty of water for 8 to 12 hours. Drain and rinse before cooking. If skipping soaking, proceed directly to cooking with longer pressure time.

Add to Instant Pot

Place chickpeas in the Instant Pot. Add measured water and optional salt or bay leaf.

Pressure cook

Seal the lid and set valve to sealing.

Cook on high pressure:

14 to 16 minutes for soaked tender beans

35 to 40 minutes for no soak tender beans

Natural release

Allow pressure to release naturally for best texture.

Drain and cool

Drain chickpeas and let cool before storing or using in recipes.