Chickpea Tikka Masala

By devogirl

This mild veg version of an Indian restaurant favorite shows that Indian food doesn’t have to be ultra-spicy to be good.

nutritional information
Per 1 1/2-cup serving:

Calories: 328
Protein: 16 g
Total Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 52 g
Cholesterol: 2 mg
Sodium: 582 mg
Fiber: 5 g
Sugar: 11 g

Ingredients

• 1 Tbs. vegetable oil
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 1 Tbs. garam masala
• 1 Tbs. tomato paste
• 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
• 1 serrano chile, minced
• 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup low-fat Greek-style yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add 
onion, and sauté 5 minutes, or until softened. 
Add garam masala, tomato paste, ginger, and 
serrano chile, and season with salt, if desired. 
Sauté 1 minute more.

2. Stir in chickpeas and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in yogurt and cilantro.