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Shawarma Rice Bowl (diet friendly)

Also known as Middle Eastern Rice, Halal Cart Rice Bowl · Non-veg · Rice dishes, Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Rice dishesChutneys, Podis & PicklesSoups & SaladsKebabs, Tikkas & GrillsHigh proteinGluten-free

Total50 min
Prep20 min
Cook30 min
Serves2
Per serving1160 cal
Spicemedium
Shawarma Rice Bowl (diet friendly)

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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
Cooking for2 servings
  • MilkMilk125 ml
  • CinnamonCinnamon1 inch
  • SaltSalt24 grams
  • SaffronSaffron1 grams
  • WaterWater350 ml
  • Chicken Thigh & Leg BonelessChicken Thigh & Leg Boneless500 grams
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Olive OilOlive Oil5 tsp
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder5.5 grams
  • GarlicGarlic, Minced1 tbsp
  • Bay LeavesBay Leaves1
  • Hung CurdHung Curd100 grams
  • Cumin PowderCumin Powder6 grams
  • Red Chilli FlakesRed Chilli Flakes2 tsp
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder2 tsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder½ grams
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice1 tsp
  • SaltSalt1 tsp
  • PaneerPaneer, Diced75 grams
  • Cashew (half)Cashew (half)15
  • GarlicGarlic2 cloves
  • CucumberCucumber, Slices2
  • CarrotCarrot, Slices100 grams
  • TomatoTomato, Diced200 grams
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder2 grams
  • OnionOnion, Diced100 grams
  • VinegarVinegar1 tbsp
  • HoneyHoney3 grams
  • Green CardamomGreen Cardamom2
  • Basmati RiceBasmati Rice, Soaked1 cup
  • ClovesCloves2
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste6 grams

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 2
Energy1160kcal2320kcal
Protein78g157g
Carbohydrate123g245g
Fat42g83g
Fibre12g23g
Sugar18g36g

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 BonelessGinger Garlic PasteOlive OilBlack Pepper PowderHung CurdCumin PowderRed Chilli FlakesCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderLemon JuiceSalt

  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

    MilkOlive OilPaneerCashew (half)GarlicBlack Pepper PowderSalt

  3. 3

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

    GarlicCucumberCarrotTomatoOlive OilOnionVinegarHoneyBlack 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

    CinnamonBay LeavesOlive OilGreen CardamomBasmati RiceClovesGinger Garlic Paste

  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.

    SaltSaffronWaterTurmeric Powder

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?
2. 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, 1 grams Saffron, 1.5 grams Black Pepper Powder, 100 grams Hung Curd, 6 grams Cumin 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 1160 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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