Restaurant Style Chickpea Tikka Masala | Vegetarian Tikka Masala

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 F.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl add and mix all the ingredients listed under Chickpea Tikka above. Spread it evenly on a nonstick baking tray.

Step 3

Bake the chickpeas in preheated oven for 10 min. Using a spatula stir them and again continue baking for 10 more min.

Step 4

Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp oil in a large frying pan or skillet. Add whole garlic cloves, ginger, and onion. Cook the onion until translucent for 2-3 min.

Step 5

Then add tomatoes and raw cashews. Cook them until tomato softens and gives sauce like consistency for about 4-5 min.

Step 6

Now add cumin powder and coriander powder. Mix well and transfer this mixture to the blender jar, add 1 cup water and blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Heat remaining oil in the frying pan on low heat. Add chili powder and cook it slightly until fragrant.

Step 8

Add blended tomato mixture and bring it to boil.

Step 9

Now add garam masala and salt to taste. Mix well and simmer (cover with lid) on low heat for 5 min.

Step 10

Finally, add roasted chickpeas, garnish with cilantro and serve warm.