Description
Chickpea Tikka Masala is a delightful Indian-inspired dish that brings warmth and comfort to your dinner table. This creamy, aromatic curry features tender chickpeas simmered in a rich sauce made from tomatoes and coconut milk, infused with fragrant spices like garam masala and turmeric. Perfect for family meals or impressing guests, this one-pot recipe is not only simple to prepare but also packs a punch of flavor and nutrition. Serve it over rice or alongside warm naan for a complete, satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or 1/4 cup water/broth
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2-inch piece of ginger, minced
- 2 cans (14oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cans (14oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 can (15oz) coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 heaping teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon mineral salt
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil or water over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and cumin seeds until onions are browned.
- Stir in minced ginger and garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Add turmeric, garam masala, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook briefly until aromatic.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes and their juices into the pot. Cook until slightly broken down.
- Mix in tomato paste, chickpeas, and coconut milk; stir well.
- Simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot over rice or quinoa with fresh cilantro garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg