Golden Chickpea & Spinach Rice Bowl Recipe

About this recipe

A hearty, protein-packed rice bowl featuring spiced chickpeas and vibrant spinach, infused with warm Indian flavors for a fulfilling meal.

Ingredients

• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• - Tong Garden Cheddar N Jalapeno Chickpeas
• 200 ml Coconut Milk
• 500 g Onion
• - Baby Tomatoes
• loose Ginger
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 50 g Cumin Powder
• - Red Chilli
• 100 g Salt
• - Coriander Powder

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly and cook it in boiling water until fluffy; set aside.
2. 2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and sauté chopped onions until golden brown.
3. 3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan; stir for 1-2 minutes to release flavors.
4. 4. Stir in chopped tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, and red chili powder; cook until the tomatoes soften.
5. 5. Add cooked chickpeas and coconut milk to the pan; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 6. Toss in fresh spinach leaves and cook until they wilt, ensuring even mixing with the spices.
7. 7. Season the mixture with salt and adjust spices to your taste preference.
8. 8. Plate the cooked rice in bowls and top generously with the chickpea-spinach mixture.
9. 9. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving warm.