Easy Chickpea Tikka Masala Recipe
Simmered in a rich and spicy curry sauce which is finished off with creamy coconut milk, you'll never taste more flavorful chickpeas as found in this easy Chickpea Tikka Masala!
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 357kcal
Ingredients
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 cup tomato sauce 8 oz.
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 28 ounces chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- juice of ½ lemon + more to taste
- ½-1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- Large handful of cilantro minced + more for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic in a little water or oil until soft.
- Add in the garam masala and stir well, cooking 1-2 more minutes or until the garam masala is fragrant and the onions and garlic are coated with the spices.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, chickpeas and coconut milk.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the temperature to a simmer. Allow the sauce to simmer until thickened and heated through, about 10 minutes.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir in the cilantro. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve over rice with more cilantro and fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
Garam masala may actually be my favorite spice. While not every garam masala is the same, it often contains some combination or variation of the following spices: cumin, coriander, black pepper, cardamom, cloves, ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Nutrition
Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 929mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 426IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 7mg