Chickpea Tikka Masala
A comforting and flavorful Chickpea Tikka Masala that combines creamy coconut milk with hearty chickpeas and warm spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons tikka masala paste
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté onions by heating olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate tikka masala paste and cook for another minute, allowing the spices to bloom with the heat.
- Combine diced tomatoes and coconut milk, stirring to combine all the delicious flavors.
- Simmer with chickpeas and let the mixture simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until it thickens nicely.
- Season with salt to taste, adjusting the seasoning to your preference.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Serve hot with rice or naan for the ultimate meal experience!
Notes
For extra heat, add chopped green chilies or chili powder. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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