TURMERIC RICE BOWL WITH CHICKPEAS & SAUTE VEGETABLES

INGREDIENTS

• For rice
• ½ cup basmati rice
• ½ tsp raisins
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• ½ tsp freshly grated turmeric
• ½ tsp chopped green chillies
• ½ tsp grounded black pepper
• Salt to taste 
• ½ tsp oil
• Water as required
• For Chickpeas & Vegetables
• ½ cup soaked & drained chickpeas
• ¼ cup slices onions
• ½ cup broccoli florets
• ½ cup diced bell-peppers
• ½ cup sliced carrots
• ½ cup slices beetroot
• ½ tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ tsp mixed herbs
• 2 tbsp plain yogurt or tahini
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley / mint for garnishing
• 1 tbsp roasted for garnishing

METHOD 

How to make rice: In a small saucepan, combine the following ingredients: water, rice, raisins, olive oil, onion powder (or garlic powder), turmeric, cinnamon, pepper, and 1/8 tsp salt. up to a simmer. Cook for 35 to 40 minutes, with the lid on, lowering the heat to keep a gentle simmer. Remove from heat, cover, and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

To prepare the veggies and chickpeas in the interim: In a medium pan set over medium heat, melt coconut oil (or ghee). Add the legumes and stir-fry them for 3 to 5 minutes, or until crispy. Add the garam masala (or curry powder) and simmer for about a minute, or until fragrant. Add the salt, pepper, sugar (or honey), and roasted root veggies. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 4 minutes, or until heated through. Add lemon juice and stir.

Serve the veggie mixture with rice and yoghurt on top (or tahini). If preferred, add herbs as a garnish.

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS

Chickpeas are loaded with fibre, they are rich source of plant protein and keep you full for longer period of time, they also control blood sugar level and cholesterol, combine with rice and other veggies this recipe is packed with fibre, carbs and other vitamins and minerals.

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OVER TO YOU 

•  This is recipe is ideal for lunch and dinner, it is packed with essential nutrients and can be prepared as a one pot meal.