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Chickpea Tikka Masala

This amazingly tasty and satisfying Chickpea Tikka Masala is made with just 5 ingredients and so super easy to make. Entirely vegan and gluten free this is a keeper you won’t forget.

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I’m all about easy, tasty, and insanely good food like this Cashew Curry Broccoli Stir Fry.

This Chickpea Tikka Masala is no exception and will not disappoint you. It’s warming, creamy, perfectly seasoned with incredible flavors, addictive, unbelievable easy, protein rich, and seriously so so good.

The preparation couldn’t be any easier. In just a few steps you are done with my recipe.

Before we’re going into the loop, let’s talk about some food facts.

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What is Tikka Masala?

A tikka masala recipe is often well known as chicken tikka masala. It’s made obviously with chicken, butter, heavy cream, a lot of spices, and garlic. So it obviously isn’t plant based or diary free.

There are different versions of the dish that differ by which spices are used.

I keep it really simple and use only garam masala, which is a spice mix from cardamon, ground cloves, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, and pepper.

You will find some versions with chili which are a bit spicy than others.

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I was lazy and bought a store version from a local organic store. So this is all natural and made without any preservatives.

But if you want try something new, you can sure make your own.

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How to make Garam Masala?

As I mentioned before you can use ground cloves, cinnamon, cardamon, cumin.

The best way I think is to use whole seeds. Roast them a bit before in a casserole to enhance the flavor even more.

Next grind them in the grinder attachment of your food processor or use a mortar. Grind until you reach the texture of fine flour.  Store it in airtight jar and enjoy.

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How to make Chickpea Tikka Masala

Let’s getting straight ahead. It’s so easy. All you need for this vegetable masala is one pot, shall we?

Combine all ingredients like the chickpeas, chopped tomatoes, coconut milk, garlic, garam masala in that pot. Season with salt and pepper, bring to cook, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Divide onto plates or eat straight from the pot.

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If you use the optional add ons like onions and bell peppers, it will take 5 minutes longer. First heat a bit coconut oil or use vegetable broth for oil free cooking. Fry the veggies for about 5 minutes.

It tastes delicious on it’s own, but will also be delicious to serve with some basmati or any kind of rice you like. I suggest also you try it with some naan bread.

Use store bought or try my homemade Easy Roasted Garlic Naan.

Super easy to make, just 6 ingredients, so good.

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If you give this a try, I’m pretty sure you will love this Chickpea Tikka Masala as I do. Snap a picture, show me your remakes on Instagram or Facebook with a tag.

Cheers, Florian.

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Chickpea Tikka Masala

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

This amazingly tasty and satisfying Chickpea Tikka Masala is made with just 5 ingredients and so super easy to make. Entirely vegan and gluten free this is a keeper you won’t regret.

Ingredients

  • 2 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained
  • 2 15 oz cans chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled chopped
  • 4 tsp Garam Masala
  • salt, pepper to taste
  • Optional
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1 cup bell pepper, chopped

Instructions

  1. If you use the optional add ons like onions and bell peppers, first heat a bit coconut oil in a pot (or use vegetable broth for oil free cooking). Fry the veggies for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add all ingredients like the chickpeas, chopped tomatoes, coconut milk, garlic, garam masala in that pot. Season with salt and pepper, bring to cook, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Divide onto plates or eat straight from the pot.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 362Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 217mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 6gSugar: 4gProtein: 10g

Stan

Friday 24th of November 2023

Wondering if yogurt would work instead of the coconut milk. My kitchen is my lab as I have to accommodate dietary restrictions. I am looking forward to this as curries are a favourite.

Florian

Friday 24th of November 2023

Hi Stan! It will work, yet the result will be different. Taste wise it will have more tang and let me know what you think.

Kendall

Saturday 23rd of September 2023

Made this for a quick dinner tonight for my 9yo and myself. It’s delicious! We love chicken tikka masala with basmati, but I wanted a meatless version and this works! Thanks! I added juice from 1 lime and fresh chopped cilantro at the end.

Florian

Saturday 23rd of September 2023

Thanks for your great feedback, Kendall! Don't forget leaving a star rating with your review. This is so helpful for other readers and me. Thanks you.

Cindy

Thursday 2nd of March 2023

So amazing!!! I used the onion and green pepper. Only had fire roasted tomatoes, one can chick peas, one can cannolini beans. This is going to be a go-to recipe in our house from now on. YUM!

Florian

Thursday 2nd of March 2023

Thanks for your great feedback! Would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? Your feedback is so helpful for other readers. Thanks a lot.

Bridget

Monday 10th of October 2022

Can you substitute coconut milk for almond milk .

Florian

Monday 10th of October 2022

Hi Bridget! You can, but the result will be different.

Jeff

Sunday 10th of July 2022

Can I assume that when it reads “bring to cook” it is supposed to be “bring to boil”?

Florian

Sunday 10th of July 2022

Hi Jeff! Indeed and hope that clarifies.

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