Chickpea Tikka Masala

Ingredients

For the chickpeas

• 2 cans chickpeas, drained

• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ inch ginger, minced

• ¾ tsp garam masala

• ½ tsp chili powder

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• salt to taste

For the sauce

• 1 small onion, diced

• 28 oz can diced tomatoes

• 2-3 whole garlic cloves

• ½ inch ginger, minced

• ¼ cup raw cashews

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 ½ tsp ground coriander

• ½ tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp garam masala

• salt to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°.

2. In a medium bowl, add and mix all the ingredients for the chickpeas. Spread mixture on a parchment or silicone mat covered baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Stir and continue baking for 10 more minutes.

3. Prepare the sauce while chickpeas are baking. Start by heating a large frying pan or skillet and adding the whole garlic cloves, ginger, and onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.

4. Add diced tomatoes, cashews, cumin, and coriander. Cook on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes.

5. Transfer sauce mixture to a blender, and blend until smooth and creamy.

6. Return mixture to stove and bring to a boil.

7. Add garam masala, chili powder, and salt to taste. Remove from heat.

8. Add roasted chickpeas and serve over brown rice.

*Recipe inspired by watchwhatueat.com