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Quick Chickpea Tikka Masala

Quick Chickpea Tikka Masala

Prep time: 25 minServes: 4

Pairs with

Tikka masala's creamy sweetness and gentle spice need an aromatic white with fruit — off-dry riesling or rosé work beautifully.

Ingredients

  • 2 tins chickpeas, drained
  • 400g crushed tomatoes
  • 200ml coconut milk (or cream)
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, grated
  • 2cm ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp tikka masala spice mix
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt
  • Fresh coriander
  • Naan bread and rice

Method

  1. 11. Melt butter, sauté onion until golden, about 5 minutes.
  2. 22. Add garlic, ginger and tikka masala. Fry 1 minute.
  3. 33. Stir in tomato paste, add crushed tomatoes. Simmer 10 minutes.
  4. 44. Pour in coconut milk and chickpeas. Simmer 5 minutes.
  5. 55. Season, top with coriander. Serve with naan and rice.