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Tikka Masala with Beans – Easy, Creamy & Vegan

This tikka masala with beans and red pepper is warm, spicy, and easy to make. A protein-rich vegan twist on a classic comfort food.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: bean tikka masala, cozy vegan comfort food, curry with red pepper, easy vegan curry, one-pan vegan meal, plant-based dinner, spicy bean recipes, tikka masala with beans, vegan Indian recipes, weeknight Indian dish
Servings: 2 portions
Calories: 176kcal
Cost: €1.10

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 sweet red peppers sliced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 garlic clove mashed
  • 4 cm fresh ginger or 1 tsp dried ginger
  • 1 red chili pepper chopped and deseeded
  • ½ tbsp garam masala spice (recipe linked below)
  • ½ tbsp curry spice
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 100 ml water
  • 415 g can of beans any type, drained and rinsed
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Base

  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and red pepper. Sprinkle with salt and sauté for 5 minutes, until softened.

Step 2: Add Aromatics

  • Add garlic, ginger, chili, garam masala, and curry powder. Sauté for 2–3 minutes to bloom the spices.

Step 3: Build the Sauce

  • Stir in tomato purée, beans, sugar, and water. Mix well and let simmer for about 5 minutes.

Step 4: Finish with Citrus

  • Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Serve warm with rice, naan, or flatbread.