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Vegetarian Chickpea Tikka Masala Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 27 minutes
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Vegetarian Chickpea Tikka Masala is a flavorful and creamy Indian-inspired dish featuring oven-roasted chickpeas simmered in a rich, spiced tomato and cashew sauce. It’s a perfect hearty meal for vegetarians seeking bold and comforting flavors.

Ingredients

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Chickpea Tikka

  • 2 cup chickpeas cooked
  • 2–3 garlic cloves (finely minced)
  • 1/2” ginger (finely minced)
  • 3/4 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tbsp oil
  • salt to taste

Tikka Masala Sauce

  • 1 small onion cut in 8 pieces
  • 4 medium tomatoes (cut in quarters)
  • 2–3 garlic whole cloves
  • 1/2” ginger peeled (and cut into 2–3 pieces)
  • 1/4 cup raw cashews
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tsp oil (divided)
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 cup water
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Roasted Chickpea Tikka: Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl add and mix all the ingredients listed under Chickpea Tikka above. Spread it evenly on a nonstick baking tray.
  3. Bake Chickpeas: Bake the chickpeas in preheated oven for 10 min. Using a spatula stir them and again continue baking for 10 more min.
  4. Tikka Masala Sauce: Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp oil in a large frying pan or skillet. Add whole garlic cloves, ginger, and onion. Cook the onion until translucent for 2-3 min.
  5. Cook Tomatoes & Cashews: Then add tomatoes and raw cashews. Cook them until tomato softens and gives sauce like consistency for about 4-5 min.
  6. Add Spices & Blend: Now add cumin powder and coriander powder. Mix well and transfer this mixture to the blender jar, add 1 cup water and blend until smooth and creamy.
  7. Cook Chili Powder: Heat remaining oil in the frying pan on low heat. Add chili powder and cook it slightly until fragrant.
  8. Add Tomato Mixture: Add blended tomato mixture and bring it to boil.
  9. Simmer Sauce: Now add garam masala and salt to taste. Mix well and simmer (cover with lid) on low heat for 5 min.
  10. Combine & Serve: Finally, add roasted chickpeas, garnish with cilantro and serve warm.

Notes

    Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/vegetarian-chickpea-tikka-masala-recipe/