Chickpea Tikka Masala | Chole Tikka Masala | Vegan Chickpeas In Curry Sauce

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Chickpea Tikka Masala | Chole Tikka Masala | Vegan Chickpeas In Curry Sauce

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 and can be prepared in 30 minutes.

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. Also the recipe shared is vegan and gluten free.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: European, Indian

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 454kcal

Author: Kushi

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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