Indian Chickpea Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas
• 400ml coconut milk
• 400g canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp tikka masala paste
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• salt to taste

Method

1. Heat coconut oil in a large pot and sauté diced onion until golden (5 minutes).
2. Add minced garlic, ginger, and tikka paste; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in garam masala, cumin, and turmeric; toast spices for 1 minute.
4. Add crushed tomatoes and coconut milk; bring to a simmer.
5. Add chickpeas and simmer for 12 minutes until flavors meld and sauce thickens slightly.
6. Finish with lime juice and cilantro; season with salt and serve over basmati rice or with naan.