Easy Chickpea Tikka Masala Recipe

Simmered in a rich and spicy curry sauce which is finished off with creamy coconut milk, you'll never taste more flavorful chickpeas as found in this easy Chickpea Tikka Masala!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 cup tomato sauce (8 oz.)
• 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 28 ounces chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
• juice of 1/2 lemon + more to taste
• 1/2-1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• Large handful of cilantro (minced + more for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic in a little water or oil until soft.
2. 2Add in the garam masala and stir well, cooking 1-2 more minutes or until the garam masala is fragrant and the onions and garlic are coated with the spices.
3. 3Stir in the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, chickpeas and coconut milk.
4. 4Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the temperature to a simmer. Allow the sauce to simmer until thickened and heated through, about 10 minutes.
5. 5Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir in the cilantro. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
6. 6Serve over rice with more cilantro and fresh lemon wedges.