Big fan of rice bowls, all thanks to California Burrito for having me addicted for over 3 years now. There’s just something about the rich colors of fresh vegetables that’s, for lack of a better word, divine to me. I’ll toss veggies into just about anything. I mean why not – they’re packed with nutrients and bring a punch of flavor to every dish. So, if it’s loaded with veggies, you can count me in! This rice bowl right here is the perfect balanced meal. It’s protein-packed, low in calories, fiber-rich, and seriously filling. It’s my go-to meal, and while it’s super easy to make, you’ll need a bit of patience. But trust me, it’s totally worth it. Enough talk—here’s how you can make your very own Grilled Paneer Rice Bowl at home.
Grilled Paneer Rice Bowl Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 2):
Paneer – 200 g
Bell Peppers (Red, Green, Yellow) – 1 each
Onion – 1½
Tomatoes – 2
Cucumber – ½
Iceberg Lettuce – 2 cups, chopped
Brown Rice – 1 cup, cooked
Rajma (Kidney Beans) – 1 cup, pre-soaked & cooked
Hung Curd – ½ cup
Salt – 3 tsp
Pepper – 2 tsp
Paprika – 1 tsp
Lemon – 1½
Cilantro – 1 cup, finely chopped
Oil – 2 tbsp
Garlic – 10 cloves
Soaked Almonds or Cashews – 8-10
Paneer Marinade
- Dice the paneer into 2-inch cubes.
- Mix in 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika, half lemon juice, and a pinch of pepper.
- Coat the paneer thoroughly and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prep the rest.
Grilling the Veggies
- Thinly slice the bell peppers, cucumber, 1 onion, and 1 tomato.
- Finely chop the lettuce.
- Heat oil in a pan on high flame, then add the sliced veggies (except cucumbers).
- Grill until they’re slightly charred but still crisp. Don’t overcook them.
Salsa
- Finely chop half an onion, 1 tomato, ½ cup cilantro, and 5 garlic cloves.
- Add 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, and half lemon juice.
- Mix everything thoroughly.
Grilling the Paneer
- Heat some oil in a pan.
- Grill the marinated paneer for about 5 minutes on all sides, then turn off the heat.
Curd-Cilantro Dressing
- In a blender, combine soaked almonds/cashews, hung curd, 2 cubes of paneer, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 1 tsp salt, 5 cloves of garlic, 1 tsp pepper, and lemon juice.
- Blend until smooth. Add water for desired consistency.
Assembling the Bowls
- Divide the ingredients evenly between two bowls.
- Start with a base of lettuce, then add the grilled paneer, rice, rajma, grilled veggies, cucumbers, and salsa.
- Drizzle with the dressing.
Tadaa! Your healthy and flavorful grilled paneer rice bowl is ready to enjoy.
Substitutes
- For Brown Rice: Quinoa, pasta, millet, etc.
- For Rajma (Kidney Beans): Pinto beans, black beans, green grams, Bengal grams, etc.
- For Paneer: Chicken, tofu, soya chunks, boiled eggs, etc.
- For Curd Dressing: Sour cream, lemon-vinegar dressing, etc.
If you try the recipe, do let me know how it turns out for you.
Happy eating! See you soon xx
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