A nutritious and delicious paneer tikka rice bowl, perfect for a balanced meal.
Healthy Paneer Tikka Rice Bowl Recipe
Description
Paneer Tikka Rice Bowl
This Healthy Paneer Tikka Rice Bowl is a perfect combination of taste and nutrition. Made with marinated paneer cubes, aromatic spices, and fluffy rice, this dish is both satisfying and nourishing. The paneer is marinated in a blend of yogurt and spices and then grilled to perfection. Served on a bed of rice with fresh vegetables, it’s a complete meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Use Greek yogurt for a thicker marinade.
Marinate the paneer for at least 2 hours for best results.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for extra freshness.
Ingredients
Rice Bowl
Instructions
-
Marinate the Paneer
- In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, lemon juice, and salt.
- Add paneer cubes to the marinade, mixing well to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
-
Cook the Paneer Tikka
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Arrange the marinated paneer cubes on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and slightly charred.
-
Prepare the Rice Bowl
- Cook the basmati rice according to package instructions.
- In serving bowls, layer cooked rice, diced cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onions.
- Top with baked paneer tikka cubes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lemon wedges.
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 420kcal
- Calories from Fat 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Saturated Fat 12g60%
- Cholesterol 50mg17%
- Sodium 800mg34%
- Potassium 400mg12%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Dietary Fiber 5g20%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 20g40%
- Vitamin A 800 IU
- Vitamin C 20 mg
- Calcium 300 mg
- Iron 2 mg
- Vitamin D 2 IU
- Vitamin E 2 IU
- Vitamin K 30 mcg
- Thiamin 0.2 mg
- Riboflavin 0.4 mg
- Niacin 1 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
- Folate 50 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.6 mcg
- Biotin 5 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.5 mg
- Phosphorus 200 mg
- Iodine 30 g
- Magnesium 40 mmol
- Selenium 10 mg
- Copper 0.3 mg
- Manganese 0.4 mg
- Chromium 2 mcg
- Molybdenum 10 mg
- Chloride 90 mmol
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For an extra crunch, you can add roasted chickpeas or nuts on top of the bowl. Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.