To start, give your dried chickpeas a good rinse under cool water, then add them directly to the main insert of your Instant Pot. Pour in the cups of water, making sure the chickpeas are fully submerged.

Secure the lid, set the valve to the sealing position, and select the Bean or Manual/Pressure Cook setting. Set the cooking time to 50 minutes—this works perfectly for unsoaked chickpeas. Keep in mind, the pot will take about 10 to 15 minutes to come to full pressure before the actual cooking begins.

Once the cooking cycle finishes, allow for a full natural pressure release, which takes about 15 minutes. This gentle release helps the chickpeas finish cooking evenly and keeps them from splitting or turning mushy.

When the pressure pin drops, carefully open the lid. There may be a little water left, but usually it’s all absorbed. If needed, drain any excess and give your cooked chickpeas a quick rinse.

Serve and enjoy!