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Gym Bro High Protein Lunch Box

Also known as sambar satham, bisi belabath · Veg · Rice dishes, Curries & Gravies

Rice dishesCurries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDalDry sidesOne-pot mealsSnacks & StartersHigh protein

Total40 min
Prep10 min
Cook30 min
Serves3
Per serving874 cal
Spicemedium

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Lunchbox, Rainy Day

Gym Bro High Protein Lunch Box

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Gym bro high protein lunch box: sambar rice with hung curd and paneer, plus soya chunks in Cookd Madurai Chukka Masala. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 40 min, video.

High protein

Ingredients

31 items
Cooking for3 servings
  • AsafoetidaAsafoetida½ tsp
  • Sambar PowderSambar Powder3.5 tsp
  • TomatoTomato90 grams
  • SaltSalt1.5 tsp
  • TamarindTamarind10 grams
  • WaterWater3.75 cup
  • Green CapsicumGreen Capsicum, Diced1
  • Brown SugarBrown Sugar1 tsp
  • Coconut OilCoconut Oil1 tsp
  • OnionOnion, Finely Chopped80 grams
  • TomatoTomato, Diced80 grams
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves3 sprigs
  • Soya ChunksSoya Chunks, Soaked300 grams
  • Cookd Madurai Chukka MasalaCookd Madurai Chukka Masala25 grams
  • Low Fat PaneerLow Fat Paneer100 grams
  • Toor DalToor Dal½ cup
  • RiceRice¼ cup
  • Hung CurdHung Curd½ cup
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leavesfor garnish
  • GheeGhee1 tsp
  • Fenugreek SeedsFenugreek Seeds1 grams
  • Dry Red ChilliDry Red Chilli2
  • CarrotCarrot, Diced50 grams
  • WaterWaterfor soaking
  • Mustard SeedsMustard Seeds½ tsp
  • PeanutsPeanuts¼ cup
  • Small Onion (Shallots)Small Onion (Shallots)75 grams
  • DrumstickDrumstick75 grams
  • CuminCumin¼ tsp
  • BeansBeans, Diced50 grams
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder¼ tsp

Contains: milk, groundnut, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 3
Energy874kcal2622kcal
Protein81g243g
Carbohydrate99g297g
Fat19g57g
Fibre28g83g
Sugar15g44g

Cookd masalas for low fat paneer

Method

  1. 1

    Wash and soak the rice and toor dal for 20 minutes.

    Toor DalRiceWater

  2. 2

    In a pressure cooker, pour the ghee and add the fenugreek, mustard, cumin seeds, dried red chilli, curry leaves and peanuts. Let them splutter. Add in all the veggies (Shallots, Drumsticks, carrot and beans) and saute for 10 seconds.

    GheeFenugreek SeedsDry Red ChilliCarrotMustard SeedsPeanutsSmall Onion (Shallots)DrumstickCuminCurry leavesBeans

  3. 3

    Add in the powdered spices, tomato and saute for 1-2 minutes on a low-medium flame, making sure not to burn the masalas. Pour in the tamarind water and high-protein curd, and mix thoroughly.

    AsafoetidaSambar PowderTomatoSaltTamarindWaterLow Fat PaneerHung CurdTurmeric Powder

  4. 4

    Grate in the high-protein paneer, strain and add in the soaked rice and dal, diced capsicum. Pour water and bring it to a boil, add in the brown sugar, cover and let it pressure cook on a medium flame for 4 whistles (around 14 minutes). Let it rest, once the pressure releases, mix thoroughly and set aside.

    Green CapsicumWaterBrown SugarCoriander Leaves

  5. 5

    In a pan, pour coconut oil and add chopped onions and tomatoes Saute on a medium flame for 2-3 minutes or until the tomatoes turn mushy. Add in the soaked and drained soya chunks and mix thoroughly.

    Coconut OilOnionTomatoCurry leavesSoya Chunks

  6. 6

    Add in the Cookd Madurai Chukka Masala, pour water and mix to combine. Saute for a minute on a medium flame and serve with the sambar rice.

    Cookd Madurai Chukka MasalaWater

Before you start

How long does Gym Bro High Protein Lunch Box take?
40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Gym Bro High Protein Lunch Box serve?
3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Gym Bro High Protein Lunch Box vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Gym Bro High Protein Lunch Box spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Gym Bro High Protein Lunch Box?
300 grams Soya Chunks, 100 grams Low Fat Paneer, 25 grams Cookd Madurai Chukka Masala, ½ cup Toor Dal, ¼ cup Rice, ½ cup Hung Curd, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Gym Bro High Protein Lunch Box?
Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Gym Bro High Protein Lunch Box?
About 874 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

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    A Cookd cookJuly 2025

    can I replace the chukka masala with madras 65?? if can , tell me some modifications to be need

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