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Delicious Vegan Butter Chickpeas in a bowl with spices and herbs

Vegan Butter Chickpeas

This Vegan Butter Chickpeas dish combines comfort and nutrition in a creamy, easy-to-make meal that's perfect for any night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Vegan
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste Salt

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pan, heat the vegan butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  3. Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, coconut milk, garam masala, turmeric, and cumin.
  5. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in the chickpeas and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Season with salt to taste.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Serve over fluffy rice or alongside warm naan for a perfect meal. Drizzle lime juice for extra zest. Mix up the spices to match your taste preferences. This dish is great for meal prep and keeps well in the fridge for up to three days.