Chickpea Tikka Masala
This Chickpea Tikka Masala is a vegan version of an Indian-inspired curry dish. It's fragrant, flavorful, and so comforting. Gluten-free, oil-free, and ready in just 30 minutes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk divided
- 1 yellow or white onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne optional
- 2 cans (15.5 oz each) chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 oz) tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup optional; or to taste
- fresh squeeze lime juice optional
- fresh chopped cilantro optional, for garnish
For serving
- rice and/or naan
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet sauté the onion in ¼ cup coconut milk over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until soft and translucent.
- Add the garlic, ginger, tomato paste, and spices. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chickpeas, tomato sauce, and remaining coconut milk. Stir well to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer then decrease the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning (salt and/or pepper) to your liking.
- Add a drizzle of pure maple syrup or fresh squeezed lime juice if you like. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
- Serve over rice and/or with a side of naan.
Notes
~ Sauté the spices in a bit of fat to release the fat-soluble compounds. This will bring out the most flavor. In this chickpea tikka masala, we are using coconut milk as the fat. No need to add oil.
~ Use canned chickpeas to make this dish in just 30 minutes.
~ Simmer the sauce on low. Do not boil, as that may curdle the coconut milk.
~ As always, taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
~ Finish the sauce with chopped fresh cilantro and/or a squeeze of fresh lime juice, if desired.
Nutritional facts calculated for chickpeas and sauce only. A side of rice or naan is not included.
Nutritional facts calculated for chickpeas and sauce only. A side of rice or naan is not included.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1300mg | Potassium: 740mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g