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Vegetarian butter chicken with chickpeas | Nordmad
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Vegetarian butter chicken with chickpeas | Nordmad

A mild, rounded vegetarian butter chicken with chickpeas — Indian-inspired flavor without the meat.

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260 min total
4 servings
Easy

Ingredients

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  • Base

    • 1 stk onion, finely chopped
    • 3 fed garlic
    • 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
    • 2 tbsp tomato paste
    • 14.1 oz chopped tomatoes (canned)

  • Filling

    • about 1.1 lb chickpeas (rinsed)
    • 2 tbsp butter

  • Soft finish

    • about 0.8 cup heavy cream or coconut milk

  • Spices

    • 2 tsp garam masala
    • 2 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • ½ tsp chili (optional)
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 knsp black pepper

  • To serve

    • 10.6 oz basmati rice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble the dish

    1. Add onion, garlic, ginger, tomato paste and chopped tomatoes to the slow cooker.
    2. Add chickpeas, butter and spices.
    3. Stir well.
    10 min
  2. 2

    Cook

    1. Cook 3½–4 hours on LOW.
    240 min
    Low heat
  3. 3

    Finish the sauce

    1. Stir in cream or coconut milk for the last 20 minutes.
    2. Taste and adjust the strength.
    20 min
    Low heat
  4. 4

    Serve

    1. Cook the rice separately and serve the butter chicken over it.
    15 min
    Medium heat
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Details

Nutrition

Calories

610kcal

Protein

18g

Fat

24g

Carbs

82g

Serving Size

500g

Dietary

Allergens

Mælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve with warm rice and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

Side Pairings

  • • Naan

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in portions without rice for up to 3 months. Reheat gently, stirring; add a splash of cream or water if needed.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 3 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Can be frozen in portions. Freeze without rice for the best result.

Reheating

  • • Pot: Reheat gently while stirring. Add a little cream or water if needed. (Low heat)

Tips

Preparation

  • • Rinse the chickpeas well for a clean flavor.

Cooking

  • • Tastes even better the next day when the spices have settled.

Serving

  • • Add a little lemon juice at serving for freshness.

Variations

Flavor

  • Add 1 tsp sugar for a more classic butter chicken balance.

Health

  • Use coconut milk instead of cream for a lactose-free version.

Method

  • Can also cook 2½–3 hours on HIGH.

Toppings

  • Fresh cilantro.
  • A spoon of yogurt.

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Camilla

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Camilla