Chickpea Tikka Masala
This mild veg version of an Indian restaurant favorite shows that Indian food doesn’t have to be ultra-spicy to be good.
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This mild veg version of an Indian restaurant favorite shows that Indian food doesn’t have to be ultra-spicy to be good.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 1 Tbs. garam masala
- 1 Tbs. tomato paste
- 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
- 1 serrano chile, minced
- 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup low-fat Greek-style yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Preparation
1. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and sauté 5 minutes, or until softened. Add garam masala, tomato paste, ginger, and serrano chile, and season with salt, if desired. Sauté 1 minute more.
2. Stir in chickpeas and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in yogurt and cilantro.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 328
- Carbohydrate Content 52 g
- Cholesterol Content 2 mg
- Fat Content 9 g
- Fiber Content 5 g
- Protein Content 16 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 582 mg
- Sugar Content 11 g