CHICKPEA TIKKA MASALA
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Dinner is on with this flavorful Indian inspired Chickpea Tikka Masala recipe! It's lusciously creamy and easy to make right at home in one pan with simple ingredients!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or 1/4 cup water/broth)
- 1 onion (large, diced)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 inch ginger (piece, minced or grated)
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander (optional)
- 1½ teaspoons Turmeric
- 1 heaping teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ teaspoon salt (mineral)
- 14 oz diced tomatoes (can, with juices, or 4 tomatoes chopped)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 14 oz chickpeas (can, drained and rinsed)
- 15 oz coconut milk (can, full or low fat-cream is ok too)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- grain (rice, quinoa, couscous)
- naan (homemade, vegan)
Method
- In a large pot, heat oil or water over medium heat, add onions and cumin seeds, cook for 5 – 7 minute, until onions are browned around the edges. Add the ginger and garlic, cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Add the garam masala, turmeric, garam masala, cayenne and cook for 1 – 2 two minutes, or until nice and fragrant. Add tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes, until they breakdown a bit. Add tomato paste, chickpeas and coconut milk, stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Serve with rice, cilantro lime rice, quinoa, couscous, or pair with vegan naan bread.
- Serves 6
View the recipe instructions at simple-veganista.com