Vegan Chik'n Tikka Masala

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Prep: 15 minutes | Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

  • 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 

DIRECTIONS

  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

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