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Slow Cooker Vegan Tikka Masala and More Pressure Cooker Delights

This slow cooker vegan tikka masala is healthy, comforting, and packed with flavor thanks to a rich tomato-coconut sauce and warming spices. Tofu and chickpeas simmer to perfection while you go about your day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 276 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 14 ounce firm tofu drained, pressed, cubed
  • 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • ½ large lemon juiced
  • cooked rice for serving

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion over medium heat for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  • Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 2 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add garam masala, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Transfer mixture to slow cooker. Add tomato sauce, tofu, garbanzo beans, and bay leaf.
  • Pour in coconut milk, salt, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, and corn starch. Stir to combine.
  • Cook on high for 4 hours (or low for 8 hours). Stir in lemon juice before serving. Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro if desired.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen up to 2 months. Reheat gently with a splash of coconut milk. Top with fresh lemon juice and cilantro before serving for best flavor.