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Chickpea Tikka Masala

Chickpea Tikka Masala

Cost $5.5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 20 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $5.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Main

    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 🧅 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 tsp garam masala
    • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
    • 1/8 tsp black pepper
    • 🍅 1 tbsp tomato paste
    • 1 1/2 tsp ginger paste
    • 1/2 tsp garlic paste
    • 1/2 medium fresh jalapeño chile pepper
    • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
    • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
    • 1/4 tsp sugar
    • 🧂 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
    • 3/4 cup water
    • 1/4 cup half and half
    • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
    • 4 cups hot cooked basmati rice

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrots, cooking for 5–6 minutes until tender.

3

Add garam masala, cumin, and black pepper; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

4

Add tomato paste, ginger paste, garlic paste, and jalapeño pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

5

Add chickpeas, tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until hot, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

6

Add water and half-and-half. Continue cooking on low heat for 1 minute; add more water for a saucier dish, if desired.

7

Garnish with cilantro and serve warm with hot cooked basmati rice or naan.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

485

Calories

  • 22
    Protein
  • 80
    Carbs
  • 10
    Fats

💡 Use coconut milk instead of half-and-half for a vegan option.Serve with naan for an authentic Indian pairing.Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing cayenne pepper or jalapeño.