Vegetarian Poke Bowl

Method

Rice

• 1)

  Add sesame oil to a hot pan

• 2)

  Once hot add chopped garlic and chilli flakes.

• 3)

  When garlic turns slightly brown, add in the cooked rice along with all the spices. Mix well and keep aside.

Spicy Chickpeas

• 1)

  Add sesame oil to a hot pan.

• 2)

  Once hot, add chopped garlic and chilli flakes

• 3)

  Add boiled chickpeas and all remaining ingredients. Mix well and keep aside

Spicy Black Chickpeas (Kala Chana)

• 1)

  Add sesame oil to a hot pan

   

• 2)

  Once hot, add chopped garlic.

• 3)

  When garlic turns slightly brown, add boiled black chickpeas (kala chana) and all remaining ingredients. Mix well and keep aside.

Paneer / Tofu

• 1)

  In a bowl, add cube or sliced/tofu. Add red chilli powder and salt. Toss well and let it rest for 5 minutes

• 2)

  Add sesame oil to a hot pan, preferably an iron pan

• 3)

  Once hot add the marinated paneer, chilli flakes and momo sauce. Toss well. Make sure to toss gently otherwise the paneer will crumble. Keep aside.

Sautéed Vegetables

• 1)

  Add sesame oil to a hot pan.

• 2)

  Once hot, add all vegetables. Season with salt and black pepper. Toss gently. Make sure to cook for only 2-3 minutes so that the vegetables retain their crunch.

Corn

• 1)

  Add butter to a hot pan

• 2)

  Add boiled corn, salt and black pepper. Toss well land keep aside.

Pickled Cucumber and Carrot Salad

• 1)

  Chop the cucumber, sprinkle some salt , cover it and keep it aside for 30 minutes

• 2)

  Let the water release. Add all the remaining ingredients and mix well. Keep aside.

• 3)

  Cut the carrot into ribbons with the help of a peeler. Mix it in the same dressing which we have used for cucumber salad.

Peanut Sauce

• 1)

  Add all ingredients to a bowl. Mix till well combined.

Assembly

• 1)

  To assemble the bowl add a portion of cooked rice, chickpeas, kala chana, cucumber and carrot salad, tossed paneer/tofu, sautéed vegetables and corn. Drizzle some dressing and serve. Enjoy!