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Buckwheat (Kuttu) Brunch Bowl

Nutty, toasty and protein packed buckwheat seeds are paired with spicy paneer and sautéed veggies for a perfect one-bowl meal.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Brunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Indian
Keyword: buckwheat, grain bowl, kuttu, Paneer, seed bowl, veggies
Servings: 3
Author: Madhavi

Ingredients

For the buckwheat

  • 1/2 cup buckwheat seeds
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chaat masala or red chili powder + cumin powder
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 cups water

Sides

  • 1 carrot peeled and cut into sticks
  • 1 cup red and yellow bell peppers bite size pieces
  • 12 French beans cut diagonally
  • 1/2 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro lime dressing

Instructions

To cook the buckwheat

  • Rinse and soak 1/2 cup of buckwheat seeds in plenty of water for 30 mins.
    Cook them on medium heat with 2 cups of water till all the seeds are soft and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
    Rinse and drain the cooked buckwheat. Set aside.
    Makes 1.5 cup cooked buckwheat.
  • Add to the buckwheat
    1 tsp salt
    I tsp olive oil
    1 tsp chaat masala
    1 tsp lemon juice
    Mix gently and set aside.
  • Prepare the veggies
    Peel and cut 1 carrot into sticks
    Cut 10-12 French beans, diagonally
    1/2 cup cut red and yellow bell peppers into bite size pieces
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan.
    Add the veggies and sauté for 5-6 minutes till softened but not completely cooked.
  • Prepare your bowl as follows:
    1/2 cup cooked and seasoned buckwheat
    1/2 cup achari paneer
    1/2 cup sautéed veggies
    Add some sliced red cabbage for crunch.
    Drizzle everything with cilantro lime dressing or any other dressing of choice.Serve warm.
    Serve warm.