Chickpea Tikka Masala Recipe

Name: Chickpea Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans); 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 1/2 cups diced onion; 1 1/2 cups diced carrot; 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 4 cups water; 1 cup frozen petite green peas; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk; 3/4 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous; 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges

Servings: persons

8 ounces dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 cups diced onion
1 1/2 cups diced carrot
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 cups water
1 cup frozen petite green peas
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk
3/4 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
1 lime, cut into 6 wedges

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["Sort and wash chickpeas; drain. Remove lid from a", ". Press [Saute], and then use [Adjust] to select ""More"" mode. When the word ""Hot"" appears, swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, 4 minutes or until browned. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, carrot, and next 3 ingredients (through red pepper); cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add chickpeas and 2 3/4 cups of the water to cooker. Turn cooker off.", "Close and lock the lid of cooker. Turn the steam release handle to ""Sealing"" position. Press [Manual]; select ""High Pressure,"" and use [-] or [+] to choose 40 minutes pressure cooking time. When time is up, turn cooker off. Open the cooker using Natural Pressure Release (page 4). Stir in green peas and next 6 ingredients (through coconut milk). Press [Saute], and use [Adjust] to select ""More"" mode. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.", "While chickpeas cook, bring remaining 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat, and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Divide couscous among 6 shallow bowls; top with chickpea mixture, and serve with lime wedges."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 1/2 cups diced onion, 1 1/2 cups diced carrot, and more.

Yes, Chickpea Tikka Masala falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chickpea Tikka Masala

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