Thali Indian-Inspired Chick’n Tapas
This Indian Chick'n Tapas thali includes fried Like Meat Chick’n Pieces, dahl, and a chickpea and spinach coconut curry.
Thali means ”big plate” in hindi, reflecting a way of eating more than the dish itself. There are so many ways to do this. For example, South Indian thali is very different from North Indian. We created a simple yet flavor-packed Indian Chick’n Tapas thali that includes fried Like Chick’n Pieces.
Thali Indian-Inspired Chick’n Tapas
10 mins to prep
50 mins to cook
Yields 2
Vegan
Ingredients
Like Chick’n Pieces
- 1 package LikeMeat Like Chick’n Pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Dhal
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
- 3/4 cup 180 grams canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup red lentils
- 3 tablespoons coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
Chickpea and spinach coconut curry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 handfuls of fresh or frozen spinach leaves
Preparation
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1
Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add olive oil. Cook Like Chick’n Pieces until golden brown all around, about 5 minutes.
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1
In a small pot over medium-low heat, add olive oil and onion. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
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2
Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in curry powder.
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3
Add 3 1/2 cups water, tomatoes, and lentils. Increase heat to high heat and continue stirring until it comes up to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and cook until lentils become soft, 30 minutes.
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4
Add coconut milk, chili flakes, turmeric, and salt to taste.
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1
In a small pot over medium-low heat, add olive oil and onion. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
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2
Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in curry powder, cumin, coriander, and tomato paste. Continue cooking for 1 minute.
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3
Add chickpeas and coconut milk. Cook until warmed through.
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4
Right before serving, squeeze in lime juice and add spinach, stirring until it wilts.
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1
Serve Like Chick’n Pieces, dahl, and curry in individual bowls. Recommended accompaniments: pickled vegetables, flatbread, mango chutney, and plant yogurt.
Like Chick’n Pieces
DHAL
CHICKPEA AND SPINACH COCONUT CURRY
TO SERVE
