Toasted Tandoori Spice Chickpea Grain Bowl

Serves 3 bowls

toasted tandoori spice chickpea grain bowl

By Suruchi Avasthi
Prep

15 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Cuisines

Indian-inspired


Ingredients

for the spice blend:

  • 3/4 tsp ginger powder
  • 3/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

to assemble:

  • 1 can of chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried
  • 2 tbsp of melted ghee
  • 1 1/2 cup cooked grain of choice (farro, rice, quinoa, etc.)
  • 2 cups of greens of choice
  • 6oz of toasted halloumi
  • veggies to top - cucumber, avocado, carrots, pickled veggies, etc.
  • handful of fresh herbs like basil, mint, green onions, etc.
  • dressing of choice

Instructions

  1. Mix the spices together to create spice blend and set aside.
  2. Drain, rinse and completely dry one can of chickpeas.
  3. In a stovetop pan, add the ghee and bring up to a medium heat. Add the spice blend and toast for about a minute until the spices take on color and become fragrant.
  4. Add the chickpeas and toss in the spices. Cook for about 10 - 15 minutes until the chickpeas have taken on color and become toasty. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Assemble bowl with grain of choice, greens, veggies, chickpeas, toppings of choice, and dressing. Enjoy!