Masala Barley Buddha Bowl
A nutritious and flavorful bowl combining hearty pearl barley with fresh vegetables and spiced paneer, perfect for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Grains
- 0.5 cup Pearl Barley
- 1.25 cup water
- Pinch salt
Vegetables
- 0.25 cup chopped onion
- 0.25 cup carrots (chopped)
- 0.25 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 Roma tomato finely chopped tomato
- 1 teaspoon ginger (paste or grated)
- 2 teaspoons garlic (grated or paste)
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder (or green chillies)
- 0.5 teaspoon coriander powder
- 0.25 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon pav bhaji masala (or garam masala)
Paneer
- 16 rectangular pieces paneer (1-2” long)
- 2 tablespoons mustard oil (or of choice)
- 3 tablespoons yogurt
- 1.5 teaspoons roasted besan
- 0.5 teaspoon grated garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
- Pinch turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon coriander powder
- 0.5 teaspoon chaat masala
Salad & Garnish
- 3 cups packed Spring mix
- 12-16 Cherry Tomatoes Cherry Tomatoes
- to taste Salt and pepper
- squeeze lemon juice
- 1 cup yogurt (or more if desired)
- Pinch paprika
- Pinch rock salt
- Pinch cumin
Instructions
- Cook pearl barley with water and a pinch of salt until tender, about 25 minutes.
- Sauté chopped vegetables and spices in oil until soft, then add chopped tomato and cook for 5 minutes.
- Grill or pan-fry paneer pieces until golden brown.
- Assemble the bowl with cooked barley, sautéed vegetables, paneer, and fresh greens. Drizzle with yogurt and lemon juice, then garnish with cherry tomatoes and spices.
- Serve immediately and enjoy a wholesome, flavorful meal.
Notes
You can customize the spice level and add your favorite vegetables for variety.