Channa Tikka Masala (Vegan)
- 40 min
- mild
- Serves 4
- 11 people cooked this
Channa tikka masala: chickpeas in a tomato and onion masala, finished with coconut milk. Mild, serves 4, 40 minutes plus soaking, step-by-step video.
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
Chickpea (Chana)½ cup
WaterAs required for soaking
Water3 cup
Salt1 tsp
Oil2 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Tomato Puree2 cup
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder½ tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Coconut Milk½ cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 315kcal | 1260kcal |
| Protein | 8.7g | 35g |
| Carbohydrate | 38g | 150g |
| Fat | 18g | 70g |
| Fibre | 10g | 42g |
| Sugar | 11g | 42g |
Cookd masalas for chickpea (chana)
Method
Wash and soak the chickpeas for 6-8 hours (preferable overnight) and strain it. To a pressure cooker, add the chickpeas, water and salt. Pressure cook the chickpeas for 6 whistles and take it off the flame. Let the pressure reduce gradually.
In another pan, add oil, heat it up. Add ginger, garlic and onions. Saute till the onions turn light brown.
Add the tomato puree and masala powders. Mix well. Add water, mix well and bring it to a boil and lower the flame. Cover and cook the tomato puree for 5 minutes.
Add the boiled Chickpeas, mix well. Season the mixture.
Finally add coconut milk and coriander leaves. Mix well. Take it off the flame. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it hot with rice.
Before you start
- How long does Channa Tikka Masala (Vegan) take?
- 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Channa Tikka Masala (Vegan) serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Channa Tikka Masala (Vegan) vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Channa Tikka Masala (Vegan) spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Channa Tikka Masala (Vegan)?
- ½ cup Chickpea (Chana), 2 cup Tomato Puree, ½ cup Coconut Milk, 1 tbsp Ginger, 1 tbsp Garlic, ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Channa Tikka Masala (Vegan)?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Channa Tikka Masala (Vegan)?
- About 315 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
4 notes- C
A Cookd cookSeptember 2023
It came out amazinggg! Loved the Tikka flavor. Only thing is I might skip the coconut next time. Thank you for the recipe!
- P
Prashanth DhoniFebruary 2026
I was really good
- C
A Cookd cookApril 2024
it was really amazing thanks yo cookd will buy your products soon
- G
gowri sankar GopalakrishnanMarch 2023
little watery, but tasty


