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Chickpea Tikka Masala served in a white bowl with fluffy white rice and fresh cilantro.

Chickpea Tikka Masala

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 306 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 cans 15 oz each chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until they become translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 2 minutes to allow the spices to become aromatic.
    Cooking aromatic garam masala, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper for Chickpea Tikka Masala in a skillet.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
    Pouring tomato sauce and diced tomatoes into the skillet for Chickpea Tikka Masala.
  • Add the chickpeas and coconut milk to the skillet. Season with salt to taste. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Adding chickpeas and coconut milk to the Chickpea Tikka Masala in a white skillet.
  • Serve the Chickpea Tikka Masala over cooked rice and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
    Chickpea Tikka Masala in a white skillet, garnished with fresh cilantro and ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 2036mgFiber: 5g
Keyword chickpea, chickpea tikka masala
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