Description
A delicious vegan twist on the classic Indian dish, Butter Chicken, using chickpeas in a creamy spice-infused sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chickpeas, cooked
- 1 cup dairy-free yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cooked chickpeas with the dairy-free yogurt, garam masala, turmeric, and cumin. Stir well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the marinated chickpeas and crushed tomatoes to the skillet. Stir everything together.
- Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and a pinch more garam masala if desired.
- Before serving, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
Notes
Make sure to marinate the chickpeas for enhanced flavors. Adjust spice levels according to preference for a customized touch.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, butter chicken, chickpeas, Indian recipe, comfort food, easy recipe
