Masala chickpea buddha bowl
Masala chickpea buddha bowl, from above
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Masala chickpea buddha bowl

Crunchy roasted chana, brown rice, greens and a peanut coriander dressing. Vegan and very satisfying.

50 minTime
16 gProtein each
mediumSpice
8hPlan ahead. Soak for 8 hours first; the 50 minutes come after.
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Grandma's wayVegan chickpea bowl.
The original
463kcalsame
16 gproteinsame
12 gfibresame
50minutessame

Masala chickpea buddha bowl.

Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.

Ingredients

3 servings
Chickpeas, dry⅔ cup, soaked overnight and boiled
Cooking oil (vegetable oil)1½ tbsp, split
Kashmiri chilli powder¾ tsp
Cumin powder (ground cumin)½ tsp
Chaat masala½ tsp
Dry mango powder¼ tsp
Brown rice⅔ cup, cooked
Pumpkin1½ cups cubes, roasted
Spinach2 big handfuls
Garlic2 cloves, sliced
Cucumber1, diced
Tomato1, diced
Onion½, sliced
Peanuts3 tbsp, roasted
Lemon juice1½ tbsp
Coriander leaves (cilantro)½ cup
Green chilli1
Water3 tbsp
Saltto taste

Method

5 steps
  1. 1Dry the boiled chickpeas well. Toss with 1 tbsp oil, chilli, cumin, amchur and salt. Roast at 200 C or air fry for 20 to 25 minutes, shaking, until crunchy.
  2. 2Roast pumpkin with a little oil and salt alongside until tender and caramelised.
  3. 3Saute garlic in remaining oil, add spinach and salt until just wilted.
  4. 4Blend peanuts, coriander, chilli, lemon, water and salt into a dressing.
  5. 5Build bowls with rice, spinach, pumpkin, cucumber, tomato, onion and chickpeas. Drizzle dressing and chaat masala.
Serve it like this

Toss just before serving and bring it to the table cold, so it stays crisp.

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On the side Broccoli almond soup30 min
On the side Mixed sprouts salad20 min
To drink Cucumber cooler8 min
Something sweet Oats and dates ladoo25 min
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