Tandoori Glory Bowl – Bold, Healing & Vibrant Plant-Based Power Bowl

This Tandoori Glory Bowl bursts with fragrant Indian spices, roasted veggies, and vibrant herbs for a gut-nourishing, anti-inflammatory feast. Featuring spiced chicken or tofu over turmeric rice with cucumber raita and crunchy pepitas, it’s a colorful, balanced meal packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants. Inspired by Tonia Schemmel’s recipe from Feasting at Home, it’s ideal for meal prep and healing-focused eating. Ready in about 45 minutes. (feastingathome.com)

🌿 Benefits of This Recipe

• Anti-inflammatory spices: Tandoori spices and turmeric offer potent antioxidants that support inflammation control and immune health.

• Gut-supporting fiber & probiotics: Cucumber raita adds cooling probiotics; veggies and pepitas supply fiber to nourish digestion.

• Balanced macronutrients: Protein-rich chicken or tofu balances healthy fats and complex carbs for sustained energy.

• Meal prep-friendly: Components can be made ahead, making weekday meals a breeze.

• Bright, fresh herbs & textures: Fresh cilantro, crunchy pepitas, and creamy raita create satisfying layers of flavor and nutrition.

📝 Ingredients

(Copied verbatim from Feasting at Home)

Tandoori Chicken or Tofu

• 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, or firm tofu, cubed

• 1 cup plain yogurt (dairy or plant-based)

• 2 tbsp tandoori masala spice mix

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1-inch ginger, minced

• Salt to taste

Turmeric Rice

• 1 cup basmati rice

• 2 cups water or broth

• 1/2 tsp turmeric

• 1 tbsp ghee or oil

Cucumber Raita

• 1 cup plain yogurt (dairy or plant-based)

• 1/2 cucumber, grated

• 1 tsp cumin powder

• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

• Salt to taste

Garnishes

• Fresh cilantro

• Toasted pepitas or pumpkin seeds

• Lemon wedges

🍳 How to Make It

(Copied verbatim from Feasting at Home)

1. Marinate chicken or tofu in yogurt, tandoori masala, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and salt for at least 1 hour.

2. Cook basmati rice with turmeric and ghee/oil until tender.

3. Prepare cucumber raita by combining yogurt, grated cucumber, cumin, cilantro, and salt.

4. Roast or grill marinated chicken or tofu until cooked through and slightly charred.

5. Assemble bowls with turmeric rice, chicken/tofu, a generous dollop of raita, and garnishes of cilantro, pepitas, and lemon wedges.

🔗 Source

Recipe adapted directly from Tonia Schemmel’s Tandoori Glory Bowl on Feasting at Home.
https://www.feastingathome.com/tandoori-glory-bowl/ (feastingathome.com)