Vegan Chik'n Tikka Masala

• 1 package Alpha Foods Chik’n Strips
• ½ onion, diced 
• 3 garlic cloves, minced 
• ¼ jalapeño, diced 
• 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger, or ½ tsp ginger powder 
• 1 cup diced tomatoes with juice 
• ¼ cup coconut milk 
• ¼ tsp sea salt 
• 1 Tbsp garam masala 
• ¼ tsp ground turmeric 
• ½ tsp ground cumin 
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• 2-3 Tbsp avocado oil, divided 
  

1. Heat a medium saucepan with 1 Tbsp avocado oil. Add onion, sauté until tender. Add garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes. Next, add diced tomatoes, ginger, and all spices. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
2. Next, place all ingredients into a blender with coconut milk. Blend until sauce is smooth.
3. In the sauce pan, heat ½ Tbsp avocado oil, add cumin seeds, and cook until they pop. Add sauce to pan, and simmer until gravy becomes thick. Set aside to cool.
4. In separate pan, heat 1 Tbsp avocado oil, add Chik’n Strips, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add Chik’n Strips to gravy, stir, and serve with naan, roti or rice.

Your chicken friends will thank you for choosing this chik’n dinner. Enjoy!

Credit @CultivateWithKruti