The Vegan Chickpea Tikka Masala is a tasty meal. It has 320 calories per serving and takes 45 minutes to make. Serve your dish at lunches, feasts, functions, events, festivals, or dinners. This recipe contains olive oil, onion, garlic, ginger, chickpeas, tomato sauce, coconut milk, tomato paste, garam masala, curry powder, ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, chili powder, maple syrup, lemon juice, black pepper, and cilantro. We may pair this meal with basmati rice, brown rice, coconut rice, vegan naan, roasted cauliflower, cucumber salad, quinoa bowl, or lentil salad. You may keep this dish in the refrigerator for four days. This Vegan Chickpea Tikka Masala is not difficult to make, as the steps are easy.
STATS:
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Course: Main
- Diet: Vegan
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Cuisine: Indian
- Serving size: 1 bowl
- Servings: 4
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Blender
- Measuring cups
- Can opener
- Measuring spoons
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Knife
- Cutting board
INGREDIENTS:
- One can tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- One medium chopped onion
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- One tbsp grated ginger
- 1 can chickpeas
- Half tsp turmeric
- 1 can coconut milk
- One tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp garam masala
- One tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Half tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- Quarter tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Two tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKPEAS:
- Chickpeas are the basic component that make your curry satisfying. Their little firm texture absorbs the rich tikka masala sauce. You may use cauliflower as another option.
COCONUT MILK:
- It maintains the strong spices and give restaurant-style texture. Use cashew cream as an alternative.
TOMATO SAUCE:
- It is the base of your curry and makes classic tikka masala flavor. Also, it maintains the richness of coconut milk. Utilize crushed tomatoes as another choice.
SPICES:
- We will use garam masala, curry powder, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and chili powder to make the signature tikka masala flavor. They provide warmth, depth, and aroma to your meal.
TOMATO PASTE:
- Tomato paste helps to make a thick sauce and gives a little sweetness after cooking. You may use ketchup to give sweetness and a tomato taste.
MAPLE SYRUP:
- It gives natural sweetness that includes a rounded flavor to your curry. You may replace it with agave syrup or date syrup as per your choice.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, you will warm olive oil in a pan on a moderate setting.
- Cook chopped onion for 5 minutes, then garlic & ginger for one minute.
- Then stir and cook all the spices for 30 seconds.
- Now include tomato paste and tomato sauce.
- Mix the coconut milk to make a smooth mixture.
- You will include salt, chickpeas, pepper, and maple syrup to simmer for 20 minutes on low heat.
- Lastly, stir in lemon juice and cilantro.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
RICE:
- Basmati rice
- Jeera rice
- Coconut rice
- Brown rice
BREADS:
- Vegan naan
- Whole wheat roti
- Garlic flatbread
- Pita bread
VEGETABLES:
- Roasted cauliflower
- Steamed broccoli
- Cucumber salad
- Grilled zucchini
HEALTHY PAIRINGS:
- Quinoa bowl
- Lentil salad
- Mixed greens salad
- Roasted sweet potatoes
TIPS:
- You may use fat-free coconut milk for a creamy texture.
- Simmer longer for a deeper taste in the dish.
- We may include spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the spice according to your preference.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add your recipe to the box and keep it for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- You may freeze your dish for 60 days.
FAQs:
How can I make my dish less spicy?
- You may reduce chili powder as per your preference.
Should I make it thicker?
- Simmer longer or mash some chickpeas.
Can I store my dish?
- Yes, the taste gets better after resting.
Can I include vegetables?
- Yes, add spinach, chickpeas, or bell peppers as per your choice.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net carbs: 24 grams
Total carbs: 31 g
Fiber: 7 grams
Protein: 10 g
Fat: 18 grams
Sodium: 540 mg
Potassium: 620 milligrams
Calcium: 90 mg
Iron: 4 milligrams
Vitamin A: 850 IU
Calories: 320 kcal
