Description
Chickpea Tikka Masala is a delightful vegan twist on the traditional Indian classic, combining protein-packed chickpeas with a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. This one-pan recipe is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with vibrant flavors that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds. Ready in just 50 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Serve it over fluffy rice, quinoa, or with homemade vegan naan for an authentic experience that brings the essence of Indian cuisine right to your table.
Ingredients
- Olive oil or water/broth
- Onion
- Cumin seeds
- Garlic cloves
- Ginger
- Ground coriander (optional)
- Turmeric
- Garam masala
- Cayenne pepper
- Diced tomatoes (canned)
- Tomato paste
- Chickpeas (canned)
- Coconut milk
- Fresh cilantro
- Grain of choice (rice, quinoa, couscous)
Instructions
- Sauté onions and cumin seeds in a large pot with olive oil or water for about 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Add minced ginger and garlic; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in turmeric, garam masala, and cayenne.
- Add diced tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes until they soften.
- Stir in tomato paste, chickpeas, and coconut milk; mix well.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm over your choice of grain, garnished with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg