Description
Creamy chickpea tikka masala delight showcases Indian cuisine’s rich, aromatic profile with hearty plant-based protein. Spices blend harmoniously, delivering complex layers of flavor you will savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 (15 oz/425 g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 (15 oz/425 g) cans diced fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup (240 mL) vegetable broth
- 1 cup (240 mL) unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, diced (approximately 1.5 cup)
- 2 jalapeños, cored and finely chopped
- 4 inches fresh ginger, minced (approximately 2 tablespoons)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (approximately 2 tablespoons)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- 1 pinch cayenne (optional)
- Brown basmati rice
- Plain dairy-free yogurt
- Fresh cilantro
- Warm naan
Instructions
- Sauté Foundation: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium flame. Add onions sprinkled with sea salt, stirring until they transform into a translucent, softened state. Incorporate jalapeños, ginger, and garlic, allowing these aromatics to release their vibrant essence for two minutes.
- Spice Awakening: Introduce garam masala, cumin, curry powder, paprika, and cayenne into the fragrant base. Stir in tomato paste, toasting the spices to unlock their profound, intricate flavor profile. This technique deepens the dish’s complexity and aromatic intensity.
- Liquid Harmony: Pour diced tomatoes and vegetable broth into the skillet, creating a robust liquid foundation. Elevate to a vigorous boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Allow the mixture to reduce and concentrate flavors for ten minutes, developing a rich, layered sauce.
- Creamy Fusion: Gently fold coconut milk and chickpeas into the simmering sauce. Continue cooking until the ingredients are thoroughly heated and perfectly melded, creating a luxurious, velvety texture that celebrates the dish’s intricate balance of spices and creaminess.
Notes
- Spice Level Control: Adjust cayenne pepper quantity based on personal heat tolerance; start with less and incrementally add for desired spiciness.
- Chickpea Preparation: Drain and rinse canned chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess sodium and achieve optimal texture in the final dish.
- Aromatics Optimization: Finely chop onions, ginger, and garlic to ensure even distribution and maximize flavor infusion throughout the sauce.
- Simmering Technique: Allow slow, gentle simmering to develop deep, complex flavor profiles and tenderize ingredients without losing their inherent nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg