Vegan Tikka Masala

Name: Vegan Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 medium yellow onion (diced (+ 1 cup water)); 1/2 inch piece of ginger (grated); 5 cloves garlic (minced); 1 medium red bell pepper (seeded and chopped); 1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk (full fat); 1 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (loosely packed); 1 1/2 cups gold potatoes (washed + cubed (about 2 potatoes)); 3/4 cup red lentils (washed); 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); additional freshly chopped cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

This revered Indian dish has gotten a vegan makeover, allowing you to enjoy the robust flavor profile without the meat! My lentil tikka masala provides a delicious and nourishing meal. And it’s so simple that I like to call it “lazy vegan tikka masala” because you can make it in 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight that begs for big flavors!

Updated at: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:16:01 GMT