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Paneer Rice Bowl with Raita

The dabba classic done right: rice, spiced paneer, and cucumber raita in one box. Balanced, filling, and office-proof.

520

kcal

32g

protein

58g

carbs

16g

fat

Per serving · makes 1 · 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 130 g paneer (low fat), cubed
  • 150 g cooked white rice (about 1 katori)
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (capsicum, onion, peas)
  • 1/2 tsp each: cumin, coriander powder, garam masala; salt
  • 1 tsp oil
  • Raita: 100 g curd + half a cucumber, grated + salt and roasted cumin

Method

  1. 1.Saute the vegetables in oil over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes so they stay crisp.
  2. 2.Add the paneer and spices, toss 2 minutes, and switch off.
  3. 3.Mix the raita ingredients in a separate container.
  4. 4.Box it: rice base, paneer-vegetable mix on top, raita on the side.

Coach’s note

Cook the rice and prep the raita at night. The paneer takes 6 minutes in the morning.

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