Tandoori sweet potato rice bowl with crispy chickpeas

Tandoori spiced sweet potatoes and crispy chickpeas top this nutritious rice bowl recipe. A delicious, easy make-ahead lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. 

• Rice. I used Jasmine rice that I cooked with turmeric. Any rice of your choice will work. Brown rice, Cauliflower rice, Basmati rice, Wild rice, etc.
• Sweet potatoes. 
• Chickpeas. 
• Spices: I used Garam masala, paprika, chilli powder and garlic powder.
• Salt and pepper. 
• Cucumber. 
• Red onion. 
• Yogurt. Use a dairy-free alternative if you prefer to keep this vegan/lactose free.
• Red chilli (optional).
• Coriander/Cilantro.
• Lime juice. 

How to make a tandoori sweet potato rice bowl

1. Roast the sweet potato and the chickpeas: Peel and cube the sweet potatoes then place in a mixing bowl. Add the oil and spices then toss to coat the sweet potatoes. Transfer to a greased sheet pan and place in a preheated oven. Bake for 30-45 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are cooked and starting to caramelize. Season the chickpeas with salt, pepper and paprika and drizzle with olive oil. Place in the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until crisp and golden.
2. Make the rice: Cook the rice (with turmeric, if preferred) according to package instructions. For jasmine rice, I combine the rice and boiling water (1 part rice for 2 parts water) in a saucepan set over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until the water has been absorbed then turn the heat down, cover with a lid and allow to steam for 10 minutes then fluff with a fork and serve.
3. Make the rice bowl: Add the rice to a bowl and top with the roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas. Add sliced cucumber and red onion and a generous dollop of yogurt. Drizzle over lemon juice and top with chillies and coriander/cilantro. Serve immediately.

Can I make this ahead?

The sweet potatoes, chickpeas and rice can be cooked and refrigerated in sealed containers for up to 5 days. Simply heat up and top with your choice of toppings before serving.

What else can I add to this rice bowl?

• Cooked chicken/steak/salmon.
• Beans/Lentils. Cannelini beans or butter beans would be delicious in this rice bowl.
• Tomatoes.
• Avocado.
• Wilted spinach.

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