Lolo's Easy Vegetarian Chickpea Tikka Masala

Creamy, comforting chickpea tikka masala made with tinned chickpeas, tomatoes, warming spices and coconut milk. Quick one-pan dinner served with rice or naan.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prep the ingredients: finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and drain and rinse the chickpeas.

Step 2

Soften the onion: heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan or saucepan. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring until soft (not brown).

Step 3

Add garlic, ginger and spices: add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute. Stir in garam masala, cumin, coriander, paprika and chilli powder (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add tomatoes: add the chopped tomatoes and tomato purée. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

Step 5

Add chickpeas: add the drained chickpeas. Stir and simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.

Step 6

Add the milk: stir in the coconut milk (or dairy cream). Simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste and add a little sugar, salt and pepper if needed.

Step 7

Finish: sprinkle with fresh coriander (optional). Turn off the heat and let it sit for a couple of minutes.

Step 8

Serve and enjoy: serve with boiled rice, naan bread or chapati. Add extra coriander if you like. Enjoy!