Ingredients:
- Base:
- 1 cup boiled barley
- Protein:
- 100g paneer / tofu / chicken (grilled or pan-seared)
- Legumes:
- ½ cup boiled chickpeas (sautéed with cumin, turmeric, chili powder, salt)
- Veggies:
- ½ cup cucumber (diced), ½ cup bell peppers (sautéed or raw), ½ cup carrots (julienned), ½ cup lettuce/spinach
- Dressing:
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1 tbsp mint coriander chutney, 2 tsp minced garlic, salt & pepper
Instructions:
- Cook barley until fluffy, season lightly with salt.
- Prepare protein: Grill or pan-sear paneer/tofu/chicken with a pinch of salt & pepper.
- Masala chickpeas: Toss boiled chickpeas with spices & sauté for 2–3 mins.
- Assemble bowl: Layer barley → veggies → chickpeas → protein.
- Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mint coriander chutney, minced garlic, salt, pepper. Drizzle over bowl.
- Garnish with coriander or microgreens. Serve fresh!
