Tandoori Chickpea Buddha Bowl with Mango-Lime Yogurt Drizzle
Authentic punjabi / north indian indian lunch you can cook at home in about 30 minutes. 12 simple ingredients, step-by-step.
Ingredients (2 servings)
- 1 can (540ml)Chickpeas, canned
- 2 tablespoonsTandoori spice blend
- 2 tablespoonsExtra virgin olive oil
- 0.75 cupGreek yogurt, plain
- 0.5 mediumFresh mango
- 1 wholeLime
- 0.5 cupQuinoa, uncooked
- 2 cupsSpinach, fresh
- 0.5 wholeCucumber, english
- 1 cupCherry tomatoes
- 0.25 wholeRed onion
- 0.25 cupFresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Cook quinoa according to package directions (about 15 minutes); set aside to cool slightly.
- 2
While quinoa cooks, drain and pat dry chickpeas. Toss with tandoori spice blend and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- 3
Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Roast spiced chickpeas for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy and golden.
- 4
Prepare mango yogurt drizzle: blend Greek yogurt with diced mango, juice of half the lime, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- 5
Dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion.
- 6
Build bowls: divide fresh spinach between two bowls as the base.
- 7
Layer cooled quinoa, roasted chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion over spinach.
- 8
Drizzle generously with mango-lime yogurt sauce.
- 9
Finish with fresh cilantro and squeeze of fresh lime juice.
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