Description
Vegetarian Chickpea Tikka Masala is a delightful, creamy dish that brings the rich flavors of Indian cuisine right to your kitchen. This healthy alternative to traditional tikka masala is made with toasted chickpeas and a luscious tomato-based sauce, making it perfect for lunch or dinner. Packed with protein and nutritious ingredients, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough for various occasions—from casual family meals to special gatherings. Enjoy it with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan for a satisfying and comforting meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 small onion
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 1/4 cup raw cashews
- 2–3 garlic cloves
- Fresh ginger
- Spices: garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, chili powder
- Lemon juice
- Oil
Instructions
- Toast the chickpeas in oil along with minced garlic, ginger, spices, lemon juice, and salt for about 5 minutes until crispy.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion until golden brown. Add tomatoes, whole garlic cloves, ginger, cashews, spices, water, and salt; bring to a boil.
- Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the blended sauce back into the pot with toasted chickpeas; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg