Chickpea Tikka Masala with Cauliflower Rice

Type: Dinner · Cook time: 480 minutes

Created by 99 Recipes

A rich and creamy chickpea tikka masala, slow-cooked to perfection and served over a bed of fluffy cauliflower rice to keep it light and nutritious.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Chickpeas (canned or cooked)
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes (canned)
• 1 large Onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 inch Ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons Tikka masala spice blend
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 cups Cauliflower, grated
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a slow cooker on the sauté setting. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the tikka masala spice blend, and cook for 1-2 minutes to bloom the spices.
4. Add the chickpeas, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Mix well.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens.
6. While the chickpea tikka masala is cooking, prepare the cauliflower rice. In a separate pan, lightly sauté the grated cauliflower with a pinch of salt for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
7. Once the tikka masala is done, serve it over a bed of cauliflower rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro.