Shawarma Rice Bowl (diet friendly)
- 50 min
- medium
- Serves 5
Diet-friendly shawarma rice bowl: grilled curd-marinated chicken on turmeric basmati with a paneer cashew sauce. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 50 min, video.
Ingredients
Chicken Thigh & Leg Boneless500 grams
Hung Curd100 grams
Cumin Powder6 grams
Red Chilli Flakes2 tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder0.5 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Olive Oil5 tsp
Lemon Juice1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder5.5 grams
Paneer, Diced75 grams
Cashew (half)15
Garlic2 cloves
Milk125 ml
Salt24 grams
Cucumber, Slices2
Carrot, Slices100 grams
Onion, Diced100 grams
Tomato, Diced200 grams
Garlic, Minced1 tbsp
Vinegar1 tbsp
Honey3 grams
Bay Leaves1
Green Cardamom2
Cloves2
Cinnamon1 inch
Ginger Garlic Paste6 grams
Basmati Rice, Soaked1 cup
Water350 ml
Turmeric Powder2 grams
Saffron1 grams
Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 5 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 5 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 463kcal | 2315kcal |
| Protein | 31g | 157g |
| Carbohydrate | 49g | 245g |
| Fat | 17g | 83g |
| Fibre | 4.6g | 23g |
| Sugar | 7.2g | 36g |
Cookd masalas for chicken thigh & leg boneless
Method
In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients for the marinade and mix thoroughly. Let the chicken marinate for 30 mins
Grill the chicken on a medium flame for 8 minutes In a blender jar add all the ingredients for the sauce and blend until fine
In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients for the salad and mix thoroughly
In a kadhai or deep pan, pour olive oil add the whole garam masalas and saute for 10 seconds on a moderate flame. Add the soaked basmati rice and saute gently making sure you don’t break the grains
Pour water and add turmeric powder, salt and saffron. Bring it to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 12 minutes. Serve the chicken along with the rice and sauce.
Before you start
- How long does Shawarma Rice Bowl (diet friendly) take?
- 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Shawarma Rice Bowl (diet friendly) serve?
- 5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Shawarma Rice Bowl (diet friendly) vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Shawarma Rice Bowl (diet friendly) 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 Shawarma Rice Bowl (diet friendly)?
- 1 cup Basmati Rice, 500 grams Chicken Thigh & Leg Boneless, 100 grams Hung Curd, 6 grams Cumin Powder, 0.5 grams Garam Masala Powder, 1.5 grams Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Shawarma Rice Bowl (diet friendly)?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Shawarma Rice Bowl (diet friendly)?
- About 463 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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