Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Easy Slow Cooker Vegan Chickpea Tikka Masala, a delightful plant-based dish that brings warmth to any table. This recipe combines wholesome chickpeas and vibrant vegetables simmered in a creamy coconut sauce infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this slow-cooked meal requires minimal prep time while delivering maximum flavor. Just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker, set it, and let the magic happen. Serve it over fluffy rice, with warm naan, or as a flavorful filling in wraps for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (16 oz extra-firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cubed into ½-inch pieces)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 white onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into chunks)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 1½ cups diced gold potatoes (from 2–3 medium potatoes)
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 can (15 oz tomato sauce)
- 1 can (15 oz lite coconut milk)
- ½ tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (plus more if you like heat)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ¾ cup frozen peas (added at the end)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Combine garlic, onion, red bell pepper, carrots, cauliflower, potatoes, tomato sauce, coconut milk, maple syrup, ginger, and spices in the slow cooker. Stir well.
- Gently add cubed tofu to the mixture and stir carefully.
- Cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 6–7 hours.
- About 5–10 minutes before serving, stir in frozen peas.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg