Chole Tikka Masala or Chickpea Tikka Masala is a gourmet dish that is rich, spicy and flavorful, filled with deliciousness in every bite. Flavorful chickpeas or chole coated in delectable homemade tikka masala or curry sauce is one of the best recipe you will ever try!
This dish goes well with any breads like NAAN, ROTI, CHAPATI or rice items such as steamed rice, JEERA RICE or GHEE RICE. This is one of the popular vegetarian dishes served for lunch or dinner.
This is one of the easiest dish to show off your cooking expertise to your family and friends 🙂
TIKKA MASALA. is a popular dish along with BUTTER MASALA and PALAK PANEER in any Indian restaurant menu with PANEER TIKKA MASALA being the favorite of all vegetarians.
But today I wanted to give a twist to the traditional recipe by substituting paneer with chickpeas. This substitution means you are replacing fat with good amount of protein in your diet. You will not have to compromise on the taste because it tastes equally good and if not better than paneer tikka masala.
How to make chickpeas tikka masala or chole tikka masala from scratch at home?
This tikka masala dish is prepared in two steps.
First marinating the chickpeas and roasting it on stove top. Second, you will have to prepare a spicy gravy or tikka masala curry sauce in which chickpeas tikka is added and cooked till all the flavors are combined.
You can check the entire step wise recipe for CHICKPEAS TIKKA OR CHOLE TIKKA HERE and then continue the process given in the steps below. I have used canned tomato sauce or puree for this recipe. You can substitute this by adding 2 chopped tomatoes along with sautéed onions and then blending it to a smooth paste.
If you do not want to have 2 different chole recipes on the same day, You can simply make CHICKPEAS TIKKA OR CHOLE TIKKA on the first day, serve as appetizer or starter and with any leftovers prepare this tikka masala the next day 🙂
This dish can also be a great accompaniment upcoming tailgating events or game nights or potluck or Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas holiday parties!
I have served it over bed of steamed basmati rice and some leftover rice fritters.
Preparation time : 30 minutes
Serves : 2
Ingredients for Chole Tikka Masala or Chickpeas Tikka Masala
Chole Tikka <-- recipe here
Large onion chopped - 1
Garlic cloves chopped - 2
Ginger grated - ½ inch
Tomato puree or Canned tomato sauce - 8 oz ( ⅔ cup) or ( 2 large tomatoes)
Coriander leaves or Cilantro chopped - 1 tbsp
Almonds or Cashews - around 6 to 8
Vegetable Oil - 1 tbsp
Butter or Vegan butter- 1 tbsp
Garam masala powder - ¼ tsp
Red chile powder or Paprika - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
Cream or milk or dairy free milk - 2 tablespoon (optional)
Steps to prepare Chole Tikka Masala or Chickpea Tikka Masala
Step I
- Follow the steps given in chole tikka even before you start this recipe and keep the tikka ready.
Step II
- In a large nonstick pan on medium high heat add oil, butter, onions, garlic cloves, ginger, about ½ teaspoon of salt and sauté for 8 minutes or until onions turn golden brown in color.
- If you are using tomatoes then add it at this point and sauté till it becomes soft.
Step III
- Transfer this to a blender, along with chopped coriander leaves, almonds or cashews and tomato puree (only if you have not added tomatoes earlier) and blend until completely smooth.
- You may add about ½ cup water if required while blending.
Step IV
- Add the blended masala back to nonstick pan and cook on medium heat for about 5 mins.
- Add garam masala powder, red chili powder and mix well. Adjust salt and add little water if needed for desired consistency. taste the sauce and add spices or salt if needed.
- Now add chole tikka, cream and cook for another 3 to 4 mins. Garnish it with some more coriander leaves and dollop of butter if desired.
- Chole Tikka Masala or Chickpeas tikka masala is now ready. Serve it with flat breads of your choice or over a bed of rice and enjoy.
Tip:
- Adjust garam masala and chile powder to taste.
- Adding cashews or almonds makes the dish creamy, rich and sweet.
- If you like the dish on sweeter side and to balance out any sourness from tomatoes you may add ½ teaspoon of sugar if needed.
Printable recipe for Chole Tikka Masala or Chickpeas Tikka Masala
Recipe card
Chickpea Tikka Masala | Chole Tikka Masala | Vegan Chickpeas In Curry Sauce
Ingredients
- Chole Tikka (best chole tikka recipe)
- 1 large Onion , chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic , chopped
- ½ inch Ginger , grated
- 8 oz Tomato puree or canned tomato sauce (approx ⅔ cup) or 2 large tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro or Coriander leaves, finely chopped
- 6 to 8 Almonds or Cashews
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter or Vegan butter
- ¼ teaspoon Garam masala powder
- 1 teaspoon Red chile powder or Paprika
- Salt , to taste
- 2 tablespoon Cream or milk or dairy free milk
Instructions
Step 1
- Follow the steps given in chole tikka or chickpeas tikka even before you start this recipe and keep the tikka ready.Chole Tikka
- You can even split the dish into two. You can simply make chole tikka or chickpeas tikka on the first day, serve as appetizer or starter along with drinks and with any leftovers prepare this tikka masala the next day 🙂
Step 2
- In a large nonstick pan on medium heat, add butter, oil, onions, garlic cloves, ginger, about ½ teaspoon of salt and sauté for 8 minutes or until onions turn golden brown in color.1 large Onion, 2 cloves Garlic, ½ inch Ginger, 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon Butter, Salt
- If you are using tomatoes then add it at this point and sauté till it becomes soft
Step 3
- Transfer the sauteed ingredients (from step 2) to a blender, along with chopped coriander leaves, almonds or cashews and tomato puree (only if you have not added tomatoes earlier) and blend until completely smooth.1 tablespoon Cilantro, 6 to 8 Almonds, 8 oz Tomato puree
- You may add about ½ cup water if required while blending.
Step 4
- Add the blended masala (from step 3) back to nonstick pan and cook on medium heat for about 5 mins.
- Add garam masala powder, red chili powder and mix well. Adjust salt and add little water if needed for desired consistency and bring it to boil. Taste the sauce and add spices or salt if needed at this point.¼ teaspoon Garam masala powder, 1 teaspoon Red chile powder
- Now add chole tikka (from Step 1), cream and cook for another 3 to 4 mins. Garnish it with some more coriander leaves and a dollop of butter if desired.2 tablespoon Cream
- Chole Tikka Masala or Chickpeas tikka masala is now ready. Serve with any breads like Naan, Roti, Chapati or rice items such as steamed rice, Jeera Rice or Ghee Rice.
Notes
- Adjust garam masala and chile powder to taste.
- Adding cashews or almonds makes the dish creamy, rich and sweet.
- If you like the dish on sweeter side and to balance out any sourness from tomatoes you may add ½ teaspoon of sugar if needed.
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Priya
Hello Kushi, I tried this recipe and it was awesome! Is it okay to marinate the cooked chole but not shallow fry it? When I shallow fried the chole, it became a little hard. Thanks!
Kushi
You can. In that case, add marinated chickpeas along with the blended masala (step IV ) so that the flavors get well combined. Just curious to know how long did you soak chickpeas and was it cooked through completely before using it in the recipe.