20-Minute Chickpea Tikka Masala Recipe

20-Minute Chickpea Tikka Masala Recipe

from liveeatlearn.com
20 min

When the Indian takeout food cravings hit, make this chickpea tikka masala instead! Ready in just 20 minutes, this flavor-packed, healthy vegan meal is ridiculously easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit (with dozens of 5-star reviews to prove it!).

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (15 mL)
  • 1 white onion (chopped, about 1 cup)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1 Tbsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp each cumin, ground coriander seed, turmeric, smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 15-oz cans chickpeas (drained, 425 g cans)
  • 2 15-oz cans tomato puree (425 g cans)
  • 1 14-oz can full-fat coconut milk (400 g)
  • Serve with: rice, sliced naan, cilantro

Directions

  1. 1

    Saute: Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 white onion, 4 cloves garlic, and 2 Tbsp fresh grated ginger, and cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add 1 Tbsp garam masala, 2 tsp each cumin, ground coriander seed, turmeric, smoked paprika, and 1 tsp salt and continue cooking for 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Combine: Add 2 15-oz cans chickpeas,2 15-oz cans tomato puree, and 1 14-oz can full-fat coconut milk. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until hot and simmering.

  3. 3

    Serve: Serve hot over a mound of rice with sliced naan, optionally garnishing with fresh cilantro.