Chickpea tikka masala

==Description==
This is a great basic, vegan chickpea tikka masala. This recipe doesn't have a lot of spice in it, but it gives you great base flavors to add in your own levels of heat.
==Ingredients==
* 2 tablespoons coconut oil
* 1/2 red onion, diced
* 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
* 1 tablespoon garam masala 
* 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
* 1/4 teaspoon cumin
* 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
* 28 ounces jarred or canned or fresh tomato sauce
* 2 16 ounces/454g cans of chickpeas (total of 32 ounces), drained
* 1 cup thick creamy coconut milk
* juice of 1 lime (about 1 tablespoon)
* Optional: 2 teaspoons coconut sugar
==Directions==
# In a deep pot over medium high heat, add the coconut oil.
# Add in the onion, garlic, and ginger. Reduce to medium heat. Grind some sea
 salt and ground black pepper over the mixture and stir together. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the ginger and garlic are fragrant, about 5 minutes.
# Add in the garam masala, curry powder, cumin and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
# Add in the tomato sauce, the chickpeas and the (optional) coconut sugar. Stir to combine. Bring the curry to a boil, and then reduce to medium-low so that the mixture continues to simmer for 8 to 10 more minutes. Cover slightly with lid but not completely to allow the steam and excess water to escape.
# Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine. Allow to simmer for about 3 more minutes. Taste the curry and season with salt and pepper if you desire. Remove the curry from the heat and squeeze the lime over the top of the curry, stirring to combine. Add in the coconut sugar if you want it.
# Allow to cool slightly and then serve.
# Enjoy!
== Notes ==
Definitely don't skip the lime! That acidity is really required for the flavors. I also liked this served with jasmine rice with a few sweet peas mixed in.
Category:Vegan Main Dish Recipes
Category:Chickpea Recipes
Category:Curry Recipes
Category:Coconut milk Recipes
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