Chickpea rice bowl

Chole Curry and Rice Recipe

Ingredients:

1. For Chole Curry:
2. 1 cup chickpeas (soaked overnight)
3. 1 large onion, finely chopped
4. 2 tomatoes, pureed
5. 2-3 green chilies, slit
6. 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
7. 1 tsp cumin seeds
8. 1 tsp coriander powder
9. 1 tsp cumin powder
10. 1 tsp garam masala
11. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
12. Salt to taste
13. 2 tbsp oil
14. Fresh coriander for garnish
15. For Rice:
16. 1 cup basmati rice
17. 2 cups water
18. Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Chole Curry:
2. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, and once they splutter, add onions and sauté until golden.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies; sauté for a minute.
4. Stir in the pureed tomatoes and cook until oil separates.
5. Add spices (coriander, cumin, turmeric) and salt. Mix well.
6. Add soaked chickpeas and water. Cook on medium heat for 20-25 minutes until chickpeas are tender.
7. Finish with garam masala and garnish with fresh coriander.
8. Rice:
9. Rinse basmati rice until water runs clear. Soak for 30 minutes, then drain.
10. In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add rice and salt. Cook covered on low heat until water is absorbed (about 15 minutes).
11. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving):

1. Chole Curry (1 cup):
2. Calories: 200
3. Protein: 10g
4. Carbohydrates: 30g
5. Fat: 6g
6. Fiber: 8g
7. Rice (1 cup):
8. Calories: 200
9. Protein: 4g
10. Carbohydrates: 45g
11. Fat: 0g
12. Fiber: 1g

Cucumber, Avocado, and Tomato Raita Recipe

Ingredients:

1. 1/2 cucumber, finely chopped
2. 1 small avocado, diced
3. 1 tomato, diced
4. 1/2 tsp cumin powder
5. Salt to taste
6. Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth.
2. Add cucumber, avocado, and tomato. Mix gently.
3. Season with cumin powder and salt. Stir well.
4. Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving):

1. Raita (1/2 cup):
2. Calories: 100
3. Protein: 5g
4. Carbohydrates: 10g
5. Fat: 5g
6. Fiber: 2g

Total Nutrition (Chole, Rice, and Raita per serving):

1. Total Calories: ~500
2. Total Protein: ~19g
3. Total Carbohydrates: ~85g
4. Total Fat: ~11g
5. Total Fiber: ~11g

Enjoy your wholesome meal!