Chickpea Tikka Masala
Mar 18, 2026 05:27 AM
This chickpea tikka masala dish is simply amazing.
The best, most comforting Indian meal that is vegan, oil-free and super healthy. It’s also budget-friendly and a great meal prep option!
The warm, savory spices are stirred together with fire-roasted tomatoes and creamy coconut milk to make this irresistible dish, and it pairs perfectly with rice and pita bread, and some freshly chopped cilantro!
While I love my curry dishes, I find that this tikka masala recipe has a deeper and more interesting flavor, and I love being able to switch up my meals!
This is not an authentic recipe, but simply my take on the delicious meal!
Garam masala, the main spice in this dish, means “warm spice”, and is quickly becoming one of my favorite blends!
It is typically a mixture of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, cumin, coriander, nutmeg and peppercorns.
It’s everything you want in a comfort food dish! Savory, sweet and floral with a slight heat is how I would describe the mixture, and it goes so perfectly with chickpeas because when they are cooked in the spices, they become soft and soak up all the wonderful flavor.
I also added some extra turmeric (an incredible anti-inflammatory spice), coriander and cumin to bring out those flavors ever more, along with a splash of lemon juice to complete the meal!
Not to mention the onion-garlic-ginger base for all these amazing flavors, you’ll be amazed at how they merge into one unique and delicious dish!
I always recommend this, but especially with these heavy-spiced Indian dishes – always use the highest quality and organic spices you can find! You can usually find a decent sized bottle for a few dollars or buy in bulk, and it will SERIOUSLY make a difference in the flavor!
Ingredients:
- 2 Cans Chickpeas
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Inch Fresh Ginger
- 1 Onion
- 15 oz. Diced Tomatoes (fire-roasted)
- 8 oz. Tomato Paste
- 1 Cup Coconut Milk
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Tbsp Garam Masala
- 1 Tsp Ground Coriander
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 Tsp Ground Turmeric
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Cilantro (+more to top)
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
35 minutes
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