Spiced Chickpea and Rice Bento Box

This Indian-style bento box features spiced chickpeas, fragrant basmati rice, and a refreshing cucumber salad. Perfect for a balanced meal on-the-go, it's packed with flavor and nutrition.

Steps

1. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds. 2. Add chickpeas, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Stir well and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through. 3. In a bowl, combine diced cucumber and tomato. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss to combine. 4. To assemble, place the cooked basmati rice in one compartment of the bento box, the spiced chickpeas in another, and the cucumber salad in a third compartment. 5. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm or at room temperature.

1/2 cup cooked basmati rice 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/4 tsp garam masala Salt to taste 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cucumber, diced 1/2 tomato, diced 1 tbsp lemon juice Fresh cilantro for garnish