Chickpea Tikka Masala Food

CHICKPEA TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat oil or water over medium heat, add onions and cumin seeds, cook for 5 - 7 minute, until onions are browned around the edges. Add the ginger and garlic, cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Add the garam masala, turmeric, garam masala, cayenne and cook for 1 - 2 two minutes, or until nice and fragrant. Add tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes, until they breakdown a bit. Add tomato paste, chickpeas and coconut milk, stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Serve with rice, cilantro lime rice, quinoa, couscous, or pair with vegan naan.
• Serves 6

THE BEST CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• For the chicken marinade: Whisk together the yogurt, ginger, salt, chili powder, garam masala, pepper, turmeric and garlic in a large bowl until combined. Toss the chicken in the spiced yogurt marinade until evenly coated. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours and up to 24. (Overnight works best.)
• For the sauce: Melt the ghee in a large Dutch oven or wide heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions and serrano, season with 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden and beginning to caramelize, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until very fragrant and the ginger starts to turn golden and sticks to the bottom of the pot, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the fenugreek leaves, garam masala, chili powder and paprika and cook, stirring occasionally, until very fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, breaking them up into pieces with a spoon, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced by half and the tomatoes are very tender, about 30 minutes.
• Let the hot sauce cool for about 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender filling no more than halfway. (If your blender is small, you may need to work in batches.) Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until smooth. Add 1/4 cup heavy cream and puree until creamy. Pour into a clean pot and bring to a simmer. Season with salt.
• Meanwhile, position a rack directly under the broiler and preheat to high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack inside.
• Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the rack. Broil until the chicken starts to brown in spots, 3 to 6 minutes per side (it will not be cooked through). Remove from the broiler. When cool enough to handle, cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Add the chicken to the simmering sauce, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Top the chicken and sauce with cilantro. Serve with rice and naan.

VEGAN CHICKPEA TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F Peel and de-seed the squash. Cut into 2-inch chunks and toss with 1 tbsp of the olive oil on a baking tray. Roast for 30 minutes until starting to brown around the edges. Set aside to cool.
• Heat the remaining oil in a large, deep skillet over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent - about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and stir for 1 minute. Add in the tomatoes, spices, salt, tomato paste, red pepper flakes and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and turn down to simmer. Leave to cook until most of the water has evaporated.
• Pour the contents of the skillet into a blender and add the remaining 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth then pour back into the pan.
• Add the coconut milk, chickpeas and roasted squash. Simmer until slightly reduced and thickened. Serve hot with rice.

CHICKPEA TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
• Add the mushrooms and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften - about 8 minutes.
• Add the spinach, turmeric, ginger, pepper and salt. Cook 1 minute.
• Add chickpeas and Tikka Masala Sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes.
• Stir in coconut milk and warm through. Serve immediately.