Chickpea Tikka Masala
A hearty vegetarian take on the classic curry featuring protein-rich chickpeas in a spiced tomato cream sauce.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15oz) Chickpeas
- 1 can (15oz) Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 can (13.5oz) Coconut Milk
- 1 medium Yellow Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Ginger
- 1.5 tablespoons Garam Masala
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil. Sauté diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in the garam masala, turmeric, and cumin. Toast the spices for 30 seconds.
- 4
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and drained chickpeas. Simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 5
Stir in the coconut milk and cook for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 6
Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving over rice or with naan.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
345
kcal
Protein
12
g
Carbs
42
g
Fat
18
g
Fiber
10
g
Sugar
6
g
Sodium
580
mg
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