Description
Chickpea Tikka Masala is a delightful and creamy vegan dish inspired by traditional Indian flavors. This one-pan recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, combining chickpeas with a luscious tomato-based sauce enriched with coconut milk and an aromatic blend of spices. In just about 50 minutes, you can serve up a satisfying meal that’s not only delicious but also nutritious. Enjoy this comforting curry over basmati rice, quinoa, or with warm naan, making it a versatile addition to your dinner rotation. With its rich flavors and hearty texture, Chickpea Tikka Masala is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or 1/4 cup water/broth
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2-inch piece of ginger, minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 heaping teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon mineral salt
- 2 cans (14oz) diced tomatoes, with juices (or 4 tomatoes chopped)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cans (14oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15oz) coconut milk (full or low fat cream is ok too)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Grain of choice (rice, quinoa, couscous)
- Homemade vegan naan
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté diced onions with cumin seeds until browned.
- 2. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3. Stir in turmeric, garam masala, and cayenne; cook for 1–2 minutes to bloom the spices.
- 4. Mix in diced tomatoes and tomato paste; simmer for about 4 minutes.
- 5. Add chickpeas and coconut milk; stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 6. Cover and simmer on low heat for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7. Serve hot garnished with cilantro alongside rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg