"Check out this delicious plant-based take on the traditional dish of chicken makhani, or Indian butter chicken. In this recipe, tender chickpeas replace the chicken, and cashews and avocados are used to make a lush, buttery sauce. This dish is healthy, rich, and ridiculously flavorful!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups cooked chickpeas
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3 tablespoons olive oil or water as needed
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1 medium yellow onion, diced finely
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons minced ginger
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1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 cup vegetable broth
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16-ounce can tomato paste
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Salt, to taste (if desired)
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TO MAKE THE AVOCADO CASHEW BUTTER:
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1/2 cup cashews, soaked 8 hours until soft and drained
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1 ripe avocado, peeled and pit removed
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1 cup water
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A generous pinch of salt
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1 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
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Cooked brown Basmati rice, for serving