Easy Chickpea Tikka Masala – PlantPure Nation

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked brown rice (about 1 1/2 - 2 cups uncooked)
• 3/4 cup cashews, soaked
• 1 cup water
• 1-14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup (or 1-2 pitted dates)
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 inch piece of ginger (or 1 tablespoon minced)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• ½ cup unsweetened soy or coconut yogurt (optional)
• 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)