Name: Easy 1-Pot Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 (Servings)
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp avocado oil ((or sub ghee if not vegan)); 1 medium white or yellow onion, finely diced; 1 Tbsp ground cumin; 1 tsp sea salt ((DIVIDED // plus more to taste)); 6 cloves garlic, minced ((6 cloves yield ~3 Tbsp)); 2 Tbsp fresh minced ginger; 1 medium red bell pepper, seeds and stems removed, halved then sliced lengthwise; 1 ½ Tbsp minced green chili, stems and seeds removed ((use serrano or jalapeño)); 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed ((organic, pasture-raised when possible // if omitting chicken, double quantity of chickpeas)); 1 Tbsp ground coriander; 1/4 tsp red chili flake ((omit for less heat)); 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes ((if unsalted, you’ll add more salt to the dish) BLEND ONE CAN FOR SMOOTHER TEXTURE); 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, slightly drained ((if omitting chicken, double quantity of chickpeas)); 1 Tbsp garam masala* ((see notes for DIY blend)); 1-2 Tbsp coconut sugar; 1 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk ((sub light coconut milk for less fat)); Fresh cilantro, chopped; Fresh jalapeño ((omit for less heat))