You might also like these recipes for tofu tikka masala, chickpea curry and chana masala. This delicious chickpea tikka masala has been a game-changer for our weeknight dinners. It is so easy to make with my easy tikka masala sauce! Mix the sauce and canned or cooked chickpeas in a saucepan, add a few veggies, and dinner’s ready! Best of all, it tastes exactly like an expensive entree you’d order at an Indian restaurant in India or in the United Kingdom, where chicken tikka masala, the original dish this recipe riffs off from, was first created by Indian cooks. This chickpea tikka masala is not trying to be a chicken tikka masala, but it is just as alluring and satisfying. And it is so, so nourishing with the chickpeas and all the veggies, including the flavorful sauce. You can make this chickpea tikka masala recipe very simple, by adding the tikka masala sauce to the chickpeas and simmering them together for 10 minutes. That’s all you really need to do for a fantastic chickpea tikka masala. But I like adding some veggies to the pot. The veggies are cooked until they are just slightly tender with a wholesome bite. This adds tons of texture to our vegan dish, and it also make this already healthy chickpea tikka masala even healthier and more delicious.
Why you will love this recipe
Wholesome. Chickpeas are loaded with heart-healthy fiber and protein. They soak in the wonderful flavors of the tikka masala sauce and taste amazing. Delicious. This is truly a restaurant-style dish that will impress family and guests, with vibrant spicy, sweet, tangy, salty and umami flavors. Even meat-eaters won’t stop eating! Easy recipe. When you make the sauce ahead of time you can have this chickpea tikka masala from the stove to the table in just over 10 minutes! Allergy-friendly. The chickpea tikka masala is soy-free and gluten-free. You can make the tikka masala sauce with pumpkin seeds instead of cashews if nut-free.
How to make chickpea tikka masala
Storage instructions
Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Freeze: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to four months. Reheat: Thaw and reheat before serving.
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