Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Chickpea Tikka Masala and Coconut Rice



Chickpea Tikka Masala

2 Tbsp olive oil
½ onion, diced
2 Tbsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp Garam Masala
Sprinkle Ginger
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
2 cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes and chilies
1 can petite diced tomatoes (14.50z)
1 can full fat coconut milk
1 Tbsp cornstarch + 1 Tbsp water mixed in a bowl (add at end to thicken sauce)
Salt to taste

Heat olive oil in large saucepan. Add diced onion and garlic and pinch of salt. Sautee the onions and garlic until partly translucent about 2 minutes. Stir in Garam Masala, ginger and jalapenos and cook for another minute. Add chickpeas and diced tomatoes, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and return to simmer 5-10 min. Stir in cornstarch/water mixture to thicken sauce. Let sit for a few minutes. Serve with coconut rice.



Coconut Rice

2 Cups Basmati rice
2 Cups water
1 can full fat coconut milk
1 tsp coconut extract
1 tsp salt

Add all ingredients to rice cooker stir and cook. 
- We could never find a rice that had enough coconut taste but this one does!