Spiced Chickpea meatloaf with Butter Gravy

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    264 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Spiced Chickpea meatloaf with Butter Gravy

This Indian spiced chickpea pecan meatloaf with fragrant Indian butter chicken-inspired gravy is a hit at the holiday table! If you’re looking to shake up your vegan Thanksgiving routine, this Indian kofta meatloaf is the answer! Soyfree, options for gluten-free, nut-free

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Ingredients

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For the butter sauce gravy:

  • 15 ounce can full-fat coconut milk
  • 8 ounce can tomato puree
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste Or 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 inch ginger minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
  • a good dash black pepper and cayenne

For the chickpea loaf:

  • 1/2 cup pecans , heaping measure
  • 2 ounces mushrooms
  • 15 ounce can chickpeas drained, or used 1 1/2 cups of cooked chickpeas or other hearty beans, like white beans

For the spices:

  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 black cardamom or omit if you don't have black cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves (Kasuri methi)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Dried onion flakes

For the rest of the flavor:

  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon dried cranberries or raisins
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs or more, as needed

For glaze:

  • 1 tablespoon of the butter sauce from above
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Instructions

Make the butter sauce gravy.

  1. Add all of the ingredients for the butter sauce gravy to a skillet over medium heat. Mix really well, and bring to a boil. Taste and adjust salt and flavor, and let it simmer for another 2 minutes. Then, switch off the heat. Transfer to your gravy dish

Make the chickpea loaf.

  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F (205° C)
  2. Add the pecans, mushrooms, and black cardamom pod to a food processor and process until the pecans are broken down into a coarse meal.
  3. Add 2/3 of the chickpeas and all of the spices and process for a few seconds, then add ketchup, ginger garlic, the flour, onion flakes, and ginger garlic paste. Process again, until the chickpeas are mostly broken down.
  4. Transfer this to a bowl, add in the cranberries, the breadcrumbs, and remaining chickpeas and mix well. If the mixture is too soft, then add in another tablespoon or so of breadcrumbs. You just want it to be a somewhat pliable, slightly sticky-ish dough, but not have too much moisture in it.
  5. Shape this into two mini meatloaves, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush some of the butter sauce onto the chickpea meatloaves, and then bake 15 minutes, then brush again with some more of the butter sauce gravy. Continue to bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the meatloaf is not squishy in the middle when you touch it.
  6. Remove the loaves from the oven, and let them cool for 15 mins before slicing and serving. The loaf slices even better if you make it ahead, chill in the fridge, then warm up just before serving. I usually make this a day ahead, store it in the fridge, then reheat it in the oven at 315° F (157° C) for 10 minutes or so and then slice and serve it with the butter sauce gravy on the side.
  7. Storage: store refrigerated for upto 3 days and freeze sliced for upto 2 months. Reheat: in the oven for 10 mins or microwave.

Notes

  • This recipe is oil-free and soy-free.
  • For gluten-free, if you use gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour.
  • For nut-free, use sunflower seeds instead of pecans 
  • Non Indian flavor: omit the garam masala, fenugreek and cardamom in the loaf, Add 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend, 1/2 tsp thyme and 1/2 tsp garlic powder and optionally 1-2 tsp vegan worchestershire.
  • Use my simple gravy or omit the spices from the butter sauce and use italian herb blend 
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 264kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 486mg (20%) Potassium 494mg (14%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 410IU (8%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 264kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 486mg 20%
Potassium 494mg 11%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 410IU 8%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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