Chickpea Tikka Masala
Quick, easy, yummy… 300 cal per serving. What’s not to like? Okay, a bit higher on carbs than I’m aiming for right now – worth it!
– Credit: The Simple Veganista
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 50
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil or 1/4 cup water/broth
1 large onion, diced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 inch piece of ginger, minced or grated
1 tablespoon ground coriander, optional
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
1 heaping teaspoon garam masala
1/2 – 1 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon mineral salt
2 cans (14oz) diced tomatoes, with juices (or 4 tomatoes chopped)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cans (14oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
1 can (15oz.) coconut milk (full or low fat – cream is ok too)
Instructions
1. In a large pot heat oil or water over medium heat. Add onions and cumin seeds. Cook for 5-7 minutes until onions are browned around the edges.
2. Add the ginger and garlic, cook 1-2 minutes more.
3. Add the garam masala, turmeric, garam masala, cayenne and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until nice and fragrant.
4. Add tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes, until they breakdown a bit.
5. Add tomato paste, chickpeas and coconut milk. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
6. Simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning to taste.
7. Serve with rice, cilantro lime rice, quinoa, couscous, or pair with vegan naan bread.
Notes
Nutrition
- Calories: 302
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 455mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, indian, dinner, stovetop