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Channa Tikka Masala (Vegan)

Channa Tikka Masala (Vegan)

  • 40 min
  • mild
  • Serves 4
  • 11 people cooked this

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as chana tikka masala · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Snacks & Starters

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

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

16 items

4 people
  • 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.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy315kcal1260kcal
Protein8.7g35g
Carbohydrate38g150g
Fat18g70g
Fibre10g42g
Sugar11g42g

Cookd masalas for chickpea (chana)

Method

  1. 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)WaterWaterSalt

  2. 2

    In another pan, add oil, heat it up. Add ginger, garlic and onions. Saute till the onions turn light brown.

    OilGingerGarlicGreen ChilliOnion

  3. 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.

    Tomato PureeRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderCumin PowderGaram Masala PowderWater

  4. 4

    Add the boiled Chickpeas, mix well. Season the mixture.

    WaterSalt

  5. 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), 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!

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  • P

    Prashanth DhoniFebruary 2026

    I was really good

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  • C

    A Cookd cookApril 2024

    it was really amazing thanks yo cookd will buy your products soon

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  • G

    gowri sankar GopalakrishnanMarch 2023

    little watery, but tasty

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