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Shawarma Rice Bowl (diet friendly)

Shawarma Rice Bowl (diet friendly)

  • 50 min
  • medium
  • Serves 5

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min

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Also known as Middle Eastern Rice, Halal Cart Rice Bowl · Non-veg · Rice dishes, Snacks & Starters

Diet-friendly shawarma rice bowl: grilled curd-marinated chicken on turmeric basmati with a paneer cashew sauce. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 50 min, video.

High protein

Ingredients

32 items

5 people
  • 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.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 5 people
Energy463kcal2315kcal
Protein31g157g
Carbohydrate49g245g
Fat17g83g
Fibre4.6g23g
Sugar7.2g36g

Cookd masalas for chicken thigh & leg boneless

Method

  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients for the marinade and mix thoroughly. Let the chicken marinate for 30 mins

    Chicken Thigh & Leg BonelessHung CurdCumin PowderRed Chilli FlakesCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderGinger Garlic PasteOlive OilLemon JuiceSaltBlack Pepper Powder

  2. 2

    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

    Olive OilPaneerCashew (half)GarlicMilkBlack Pepper PowderSalt

  3. 3

    In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients for the salad and mix thoroughly

    CucumberCarrotOnionTomatoGarlicVinegarOlive OilHoneyBlack Pepper PowderSalt

  4. 4

    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

    Olive OilBay LeavesGreen CardamomClovesCinnamonGinger Garlic PasteBasmati Rice

  5. 5

    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.

    WaterTurmeric PowderSaltSaffron

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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