Vegan Butter Chickpeas (Indian Butter Chicken-Inspired)

Name: Vegan Butter Chickpeas (Indian Butter Chicken-Inspired)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp neutral oil; 1 tbsp vegan butter; 1/2 small red onion (, diced); 6 cloves garlic (, crushed and roughly chopped); 1 small knob ginger (, peeled and roughly chopped or minced (around 1 tbsp minced)); 1/2 tbsp ground cumin seed powder; 1 tbsp garam masala; 1 tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1/3 cup roasted cashews ((50g / 1.7 oz), I used unsalted cashews); 1 can diced tomatoes ((400g / 14 oz can)); 1/2 cup water; 3-4 tsp sugar (adjust to taste); 1-2 tsp salt (to taste); 1 tbsp neutral oil (or vegan butter); 1/2 small red onion (,diced); 1-2 can chickpeas ((400g can, 225 g / 8 oz drained weight) see notes); 1/2 cup water (or more if desired); Chopped fresh coriander; Naan (paratha, roti, or basmati rice to serve)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

Vegan Butter Chickpeas with a rich, earthy, and aromatic spiced tomato-based curry sauce inspired by Indian Butter Chicken. This makes an ultimate comforting meal that’s best enjoyed with naan, paratha, basmati rice, or any other carb of your choice!

Updated at: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:54:16 GMT