Description
Vegetarian Chickpea Tikka Masala is a delightful fusion of authentic Indian flavors and wholesome ingredients, offering a comforting meal that everyone will love. This dish features toasted chickpeas enveloped in a creamy tomato tikka sauce, balancing rich spices with nutritious elements. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this satisfying recipe can be paired with rice, naan, or even enjoyed as a wrap for a portable option. With its vibrant taste and healthy profile, this vegetarian dish is sure to impress both family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 small onion
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 1/4 cup raw cashews
- 2–3 garlic cloves
- 1/2-inch piece of ginger
- Spices: garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, chili powder
- Lemon juice
- Oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat and sauté chopped onion, garlic cloves, and ginger until golden brown.
- Remove the aromatics from the pan and blend them with quartered tomatoes, cashews, spices, salt, and water until smooth.
- Return blended sauce to the pan; stir in remaining oil and garam masala. Simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Add cooked chickpeas to the sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice before serving hot with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg