{"id":1973,"date":"2015-12-10T02:37:03","date_gmt":"2015-12-10T02:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nutrilious.com\/?p=1973"},"modified":"2021-06-22T21:28:42","modified_gmt":"2021-06-22T21:28:42","slug":"baked-green-lentils-kabab-bowl-with-avocado-cashew-chutney-and-roast-veggies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?p=1973","title":{"rendered":"Baked Green Lentils Kabab Bowl with Avocado-Cashew Chutney and Roast Veggies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><del><\/del>The Indian kabab or kebabs are a little different to their middle-eastern counterpart. Firstly they are way more flavorful and spicy,\u00a0nothing new there. Secondly they come in various shapes, sizes and textures.<\/div>\n<div>Here is a little description of some of the basic kababs. You probably have seen them or ordered them in Pakistani or Indian restaurants.<\/div>\n<div>1. <strong><em>Seekh\u00a0kabab<\/em>:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0these kebabs are made with minced meat marinated with herbs and spices strung on a skewer and baked in a hot tandoor.<\/div>\n<div>2<strong>. <em>Boti Kabab or Tikka<\/em><\/strong>, which is boneless or with bone pieces, marinated in herbs and spices then\u00a0strung on a skewer and grilled in a tandoor\u00a0Or oven.<\/div>\n<div>3. <em><strong>Shammi kebab<\/strong>,<\/em> these kababs are\u00a0minced meat spiced then rolled into small patties and fried.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>The kabab that I made here are the vegetarian\/ vegan version of the shammi kebab, baked not fried. They taste fabulous close to the fried version without the unnecessary calories. These kebabs are also great in burgers, naan sandwiches, pita or salad bowl like featured here.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Traditional a piquant green sauce made with mint and cilantro is served with any of these kababs. The one I made here is with added avocado and cashew, it perfectly complements these kababs and ties in all the flavors of the bowl.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Avocado- Cashew Chutney<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>1 avocado<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon ground cumin<\/li>\n<li>1 cup packed cilantro leaves<\/li>\n<li>a few mint leaves<\/li>\n<li>1 jalape\u00f1o, ribs and seeds removed if you like it milder<\/li>\n<li>2 slices ginger about 1 tablespoon.<\/li>\n<li>Pinch of raw sugar to balance flavor<\/li>\n<li>juice of one lime about 3 tablespoons<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0water to thin out as needed<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup cashew soaked in warm water for 30 minutes. Drained.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Instructions<\/div>\n<div>\n<ol>\n<li>Pulse all ingredients in a food processor until finely chopped and well incorporated.<\/li>\n<li>Add water as needed and blend until smooth (depends on what consistency you want). I prefer it a little thick.<\/li>\n<li>Serve as a dip, spread, marinade or sauce. Keep refrigerated and use within 3-4 days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image2.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1976 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image2-819x1024.jpeg?resize=819%2C1024\" alt=\"image\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image2.jpeg?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image2.jpeg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image2.jpeg?resize=588%2C735&amp;ssl=1 588w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image2.jpeg?resize=344%2C430&amp;ssl=1 344w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image2.jpeg?w=1944&amp;ssl=1 1944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p>B<b>aked Green Lentil Kababs<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This recipes makes 12-14 kababs.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image30.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2097 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image30-819x1024.jpeg?resize=819%2C1024\" alt=\"image\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image30.jpeg?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image30.jpeg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image30.jpeg?resize=588%2C735&amp;ssl=1 588w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image30.jpeg?resize=344%2C430&amp;ssl=1 344w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image30.jpeg?w=1944&amp;ssl=1 1944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ingredients<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>1 +1\/2 cups uncooked green lentils soaked 4-6 hours in warm water or overnight<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon cumin seeds<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds<\/li>\n<li>3-4 green onions white and light green parts<\/li>\n<li>6-8 curry leaves, if you can&#8217;t find them leave it out, there is no substitute<\/li>\n<li>1 cup tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves and stems, use more if you like<\/li>\n<li>A knob, about 2 tablespoons chopped ginger<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n<li>1-2 hot green chilies or a jalape\u00f1o (if you like it milder remove the ribs and seeds!)<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd tablespoons olive oil for brushing<\/li>\n<li>3 fat cloves garlic<\/li>\n<li>a squeeze of lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1-2 tablespoons chickpea flour ( besan) or \u00a0all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Instructions<\/div>\n<div>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees. Pulse all ingredients except chickpea flour in a food processor until combined. The mixture should form semi-dry paste- like texture that stick together when you press them.<\/li>\n<li>Stir in the flour &#8211; one tablespoon at a time, until it&#8217;s just firm enough to handle and shape, refrigerate\u00a0for 30 minutes to firm up further.<\/li>\n<li>Mix baking powder. Form into 12-14 patties about a tablespoon. Place on a parchment paper. Press lightly.<\/li>\n<li>Brush the patties with olive oil. Bake the patties\u00a0for 25-30 minutes. Flip half way through the cooking. Finish baking on the other till golden. Remove from oven.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Use in salads, sandwiches, bowls or just snack on!<\/li>\n<li>Keep tightly\u00a0covered\u00a0in ziplock bags or box for 3-4\u00a0days or freeze.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>For the Roasted Veggies<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>2-3 cups cauliflower broken into flowerets ( I had cheddar cauliflower, hence the Golden\u00a0color)<\/li>\n<li>About 1 pound Brussels sprouts trimmed<\/li>\n<li>2-3 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1-2 medium sweet potato<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Instructions<\/div>\n<div>\n<ol>\n<li>Roasted Veggies:\u00a0Preheat the oven to 375 F degrees. Trim the Brussels, slice in half if needed. Chop the cauliflower into small florets and place on a separate roasting pan. Peel and cut sweet potato in batons. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle each with garlic salt, and pepper. Toss around on the pan to combine. Bake for 20-30 minutes &#8211; stir occasionally, as the veggies brown.<\/li>\n<li>When the veggies are done, remove from oven and set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>For 4 Kabab Bowls<\/b><br \/>\n12-14 pieces of Lentil\u00a0kababs: \u00a03-4 for each bowl<br \/>\n2-3 cups baby spinach or baby kale<br \/>\n1-2 cups chopped red cabbage<br \/>\n1 jalape\u00f1o, cut into slices<br \/>\n\u00bc cup pomegranate<br \/>\nA few slices pickled onions<br \/>\nAvocado-cashew chutney and\/or lemon juice for drizzling<\/p>\n<p>Build a Bowl: Assemble spinach, kababs, roasted Brussels, sweet potato and cauliflower in the bowls .<br \/>\nContrast \u00a0colors and texture for visual aspect. Drizzle with avocado chutney lemon juice and pepper as needed.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image34.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-2101\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image34-819x1024.jpeg?resize=819%2C1024\" alt=\"image\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image34.jpeg?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image34.jpeg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image34.jpeg?resize=588%2C735&amp;ssl=1 588w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image34.jpeg?resize=344%2C430&amp;ssl=1 344w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/image34.jpeg?w=1944&amp;ssl=1 1944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Indian kabab or kebabs are a little different to their middle-eastern counterpart. Firstly they are way more flavorful and spicy,\u00a0nothing new there. Secondly they come in various shapes, sizes and textures. Here is a little description of some of the basic kababs. You probably have seen them or ordered them in Pakistani or Indian&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?p=1973\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2038,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[313,47],"tags":[57,36,116,59,37,109],"class_list":{"0":"post-1973","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-bowls","8":"category-mains","9":"tag-avocado","10":"tag-beans-and-lentils","11":"tag-chutney-dips-hummus-sauces","12":"tag-herbs","13":"tag-nuts-and-seeds","14":"tag-roast-veggies","15":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1973","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1973"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1973\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16811,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1973\/revisions\/16811"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2038"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1973"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1973"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1973"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}