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), ½ cup Coconut Milk, 2 cup Tomato Puree, 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 316 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Channa Tikka Masala (Vegan)

Name: Channa Tikka Masala (Vegan)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: ½ cup Chickpea (Chana); 1 tbsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; ½ cup Coconut Milk; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 2 cup Tomato Puree; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; As required for soaking Water; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¾ cup Water; 2 cup Water; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Water; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Salt

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Curries & Gravies Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total40 min

Prep10 min

Cook30 min

Serves4

Per serving316 cal

Spicemild

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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.

Low calorie

Ingredients

16 items

Cooking for4 servings

Chickpea (Chana)½ cup
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Coconut Milk½ cup
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Tomato Puree2 cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
WaterAs required for soaking
Salt1 tsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Coriander Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Water3 cup
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	316kcal	1264kcal
Protein	8.8g	35g
Carbohydrate	38g	150g
Fat	18g	70g
Fibre	11g	42g
Sugar	11g	43g

Cookd masalas for chickpea (chana)

Method

1
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.
Chickpea (Chana)WaterSaltWater
2
In another pan, add oil, heat it up. Add ginger, garlic and onions. Saute till the onions turn light brown.
GingerGarlicSunflower OilOnionGreen Chilli
3
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.
Cumin PowderTomato PureeRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderWater
4
Add the boiled Chickpeas, mix well. Season the mixture.
WaterSalt
5
Finally add coconut milk and coriander leaves. Mix well. Take it off the flame. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it hot with rice.
Coconut MilkCoriander Leaves

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), ½ cup Coconut Milk, 2 cup Tomato Puree, 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 316 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

4 notes

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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!
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Prashanth DhoniFebruary 2026
I was really good
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A Cookd cookApril 2024
it was really amazing thanks yo cookd will buy your products soon
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gowri sankar GopalakrishnanMarch 2023
little watery, but tasty