Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of Chickpea Tikka Masala, a delightful Indian-inspired dish that marries bold spices with hearty chickpeas in a luscious coconut milk sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, this one-pot recipe is both quick and satisfying, delivering a comforting taste that will please the whole family. Customize it with your favorite veggies or serve it alongside rice, quinoa, or homemade naan for a wholesome meal that never disappoints. Enjoy the deep flavors and creamy texture that make Chickpea Tikka Masala a true culinary gem.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or 1/4 cup water/broth
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 3–4 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 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)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cumin seeds; sauté for 5–7 minutes until onions are golden.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add turmeric, garam masala, and cayenne; cook for another 1–2 minutes to release aromas.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes until softened.
- Mix in tomato paste, drained chickpeas, and coconut milk; stir well.
- Bring to simmer; cover and cook on low heat for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg