Chickpea tikki masala is another dish I came across that I thought would go well with naan bread. Of course, I hadn’t made the naan bread yet so I had to eat it with rice, but still very yummy! It wasn’t quite a spicy as I had hoped but very tasty. Next time I make it, I will use more chili powder.
Chickpea Tikka Masala
Notes
Serve with rice, cilantro, quinoa, couscous or a naan bread.
Reference
Chickpea Tikka Masala, The Simple Veganista, URL: https://simple-veganista.com/chickpea-tikka-masala/
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2" piece of ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp ground coriander (optional)
- 1 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 - 1 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cans (14 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cans (14 oz) chick peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) coconut milk
- 1/2 c cilantro chopped, to serve
- Rice, quinoa or couscous, to serve.
Instructions
- in pot heat oil over medium heat.
- Add onions and cumin seeds. Cook for 5-7 minutes. or until onions are browned and soft.
- add ginger and garlic and cook 1-2 minutes.
- Add the garam masala, turmeric, cayenne and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes more or until they break down.
- Add tomato paste, chickpeas and coconut milk.
- Stir to combine and bring to a simmer stirring occasionally.
- Simmer, covered for 25-30 minutes over low heat.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
So here is my second attempt at the chickpea tikki masala and this time I did more put chili powder in and it was perfect! I also had made more of my naan bread along with a yogurt dip. It was nice meal.
Naan and chickpea masala on it’s own, while very tasty, may not be sufficient for a complete meal. To really complete the culinary experience I would add a salad. Perhaps a leafy green salad or a cool cucumber raita. A nice meat dish, like a beef curry would compliment the meal. I would also add something to drink. Either a tea or chai on a cold winter day or a cool sparkling gingerale or cider on a summer day. Of course, you can never go wrong with a mango lassi!
Chickpeas are a great bean. Other recipes that include chickpeas are any bean salad I make usually has a chickpea in it! Chickpea pakoras are great and a recipe I need to get that recipe posted! 🙂
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