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Chickpea tikka masala is a classic Indian curry where chickpeas are cooked in a flavorful creamy sauce. Serve over basmati rice or with naan.
How to Make Chickpea Tikka Masala
- 1. Cook the onions and carrots in oil, then add the garam masala, cumin, and pepper.
- 2. Stir in the tomato paste, ginger paste, garlic paste, and jalapeño.
- 3. Stir in the chickpeas, tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and cayenne. Simmer.
- 4. Stir in water and half-and-half.
- 5. Garnish and serve over basmati rice.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 medium fresh jalapeño chile pepper, finely chopped*
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
3/4 cup water, or as needed
1/4 cup half and half
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
4 cups hot cooked basmati rice
Directions
- Step 1
- Gather all ingredients.
Step 2- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion and carrots and cook until tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Step 3
- Stir in garam masala, cumin, and black pepper; cook and stir until mixture is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Step 4
- Add tomato paste, ginger paste, garlic paste, and jalapeño pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- Step 5
- Stir in chickpeas, tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture is hot. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Step 6
- Stir in 3/4 cup water and half-and-half. Continue cooking on low until heated through, about 1 minute. For a saucier mixture, add more water if desired. Remove from heat; cover and keep warm.
- Step 7
- Top with cilantro and serve with hot cooked basmati rice and/or naan.