Description
Vegetarian Chickpea Tikka Masala is a delightful, plant-based twist on the beloved Indian classic. This recipe features toasted chickpeas enveloped in a creamy, flavorful tomato sauce enriched with aromatic spices like garam masala and cumin. It’s not just a meal; it’s an explosion of flavors that will impress even the most discerning palates. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this quick and easy dish can be served over rice or with naan, making it a versatile addition to any table. Packed with protein and nutrients, this vegetarian tikka masala is a healthy choice that doesn’t skimp on taste—ideal for impressing family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 1 small onion
- 2–3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup raw cashews
- Spices: garam masala, cumin, chili powder, coriander powder
- Fresh ginger
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Gather and prepare ingredients by mincing garlic and ginger and chopping onions and tomatoes.
- Toast chickpeas in a skillet with oil, minced garlic, ginger, garam masala, chili powder, lemon juice, and salt until heated through.
- Blend chopped onions, tomatoes, whole garlic cloves, ginger pieces, cashews, spices, water, and salt until smooth.
- Cook the blended sauce in the same skillet until thickened.
- Combine the toasted chickpeas with the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg