Tikka Masala

Original recipe from All Recipes.

Ingredients:

• 1 T olive oil
• 2 peppers, diced
• 1 onion, diced 
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 
• 1 t fresh ginger (or 1/2 t ground)
• 1 (14 oz) can tomatoes
• 3 T dry kasoori methi (fenugreek) leaves
• 1-2 T tandoori curry paste (more for heat)
• 1 t salt
• 1/4 t cardamom
• 1/2 t pepper
• 1 c red lentils
• 1 c broth
• 3 c cooked chicken (2 cans) or 2 cans garbanzo beans?
• 1 lb broccoli, chopped & steamed
• 1 c half and half or milk (or coconut milk?)

Directions:

1. In a medium pan over medium heat, warm oil. Add onion and peppers and saute. Add garlic and ginger and saute one minute more. 
2. In a blender pitcher: pour tomatoes, sauted veg, and spices. Blend until smooth. 
3. Return to pan. Add lentils and water, bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer 30-40 minutes, until water is absorbed. 
4. Add chicken, broccoli, and cream/milk over medium and heat through.
5. Serve with naan bread, quinoa, or rice.