Vegan Chickpea Tikka Masala GF

This Vegan Chickpea Tikka Masala is a flavorful and comforting dish that's perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas and aromatic spices, it's a hearty and satisfying meal that's also gluten-free.

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions:

Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat

Put in the minced garlic, chopped onion, and grated ginger

It will take about 5 minutes of cooking until the onions are soft and clear

Add the ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne pepper, and mix them in

After two more minutes, the food should smell good

Put in coconut milk and tomato paste

Mix things together well

Add the chickpeas slowly and mix them in well

Add salt and pepper to taste

Leave the lid off and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sauce gets thicker and the flavors blend

Add fresh cilantro as a garnish before serving

Hot rice or naan bread should go with it