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Savory Chickpea Tikka Masala

A mouthwatering, easy-to-make chickpea tikka masala recipe, with a delectable creamy sauce made with fresh tomatoes, cashews, and store-bought tikka masala sauce. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal!
4
30 min
TOTAL TIME
363
CALORIES
$1.98
PER SERVING
Savory Chickpea Tikka Masala
Ingredients
13 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Cooked Chickpeas
2 cups cooked chickpeas
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Cumin Powder
1 tsp cumin powder
Tomatoes
4 medium tomatoes
chopped
Fresh Ginger
1 in fresh ginger
minced
Onion
1 small onion
chopped
Raw Cashews
1/4 cup raw cashews
Coriander Powder
1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
Chili Powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
Salt
1/4 tsp salt
Tikka Masala Sauce
1 1/4 cups tikka masala sauce
Vegetable Oil
1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
Garam Masala
1 tsp garam masala
Directions
6 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Cook for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
2
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are softened.
3
Stir in the cashews, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, chili powder, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes, allowing the spices to meld with the tomato mixture.
4
Add the cooked chickpeas to the skillet and mix well.
5
Pour the tikka masala sauce over the chickpea mixture and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes or until desired thickness is achieved.
6
Serve warm with rice, naan, or your favorite side, and garnish with fresh cilantro (optional).
Health Info
Macros
82g
CARBS
18g
FAT
25g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
TREE NUTS
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Frequently Asked Questions
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