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Mexican Burrito Bowl

Mexican Rice Bowl at Home | Quick Vegetarian Burrito Bowl

This colorful vegetarian burrito bowl combines herbed coriander rice, spicy stir-fried vegetables, creamy rajma, buttery sweet corn, golden paneer toast, fresh tomato salsa, and creamy lettuce salad for a delicious Mexican-inspired meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine continental, Mexican-Inspired / Fusion
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

Stir-Fried Veggies

  • 1 tsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Butter
  • 1 no Green chili, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Mushroom (sliced)
  • 1 cup Mixed vegetables- zucchini,carrots, red, yellow and green bell peppers
  • 1/2 tsp Mixed herbs
  • 1 tsp Red chili flakes
  • Salt as per taste
  • 1/4 cup Tomato puree

Rajma Masala

  • 1 tsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Butter
  • 1 no Green chili, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Tomato puree
  • 1/8 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp Coriadner pwoder
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp Mixed herbs
  • 1/4 tsp Red chili flakes
  • Salt as per taste
  • 1/2 cup Boiled Rajma
  • 1 tbsp Fresh coriadner leaves

Sweet corn

  • 1 tsp Butter
  • 1/2 cup Boiled sweet corn
  • 1/2 tsp Red chili flakes
  • Salt as per taste

Herbed Coriadner Rice

  • 1 tsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Butter
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice
  • 1 tsp Mixed Herbs
  • Salt
  • 1 tbsp Fresh coriander leaves
  • Lemon juice - optional

Paneer toast

  • 1 tsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Butter
  • 3 Paneer slices
  • 1/4 tsp Red chili flakes
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fresh coriander, for garnish

Tomato Salsa

  • 1/4 cup Chopped toamtoes
  • 1/4 cup Chopped cucumber and mixed bell peppers
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1/2 Lemon
  • Salt as per taste

Creamy Lettuce Salad

  • 1/4 cup Hung curd
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
  • Salt as per taste

Instructions
 

Prepare the stir fried veggies

  • Firstly, heat oil and butter in a pan over high heat. Add green chili and mushrooms and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  • Next add the mixed vegetables, mixed herbs, red chili flakes, and salt. Stir-fryfor about 5 minutes.
  • Then season with mixed herbs - 1/2 tsp , chili flakes -1 tsp , and salt as per taste. 
  • Cook on high flame for 5 minutes, then add tomato puree - 1/4 cup. Mix it well. 
  • Again cover and cook for 5–7 minutes until veggies are slightly soft but still crunchy.
  • After 5 minutes, remove lid. Mix it well. Stir-fried veggies are ready.
    Stir-Fried Veggies

Prepare the rajma masala

  • In same pan, heat oil and butter - 1 tsp (each),  add chopped green chili - 1 and tomato puree - 1/2 cup. 
  • Sautéit for 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Then add turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp, red chili - 1/4 tsp, coriander powder - 1/4 tsp, cumin powder - 1/4 tsp, mixed herbs - 1/2 tsp  and salt as per taste.
  • Mix well and let it simmer until the masala thickens.
  • Next add boiled rajma - 1/2 cup and mix it well. And simmer it for 5 - 7 minutes in low flame. 
  • Now remove lid, mash a few rajma for a creamy texture. Finally garnish with chopped coriander leaves and mix it well 
  • Tangy & creamy rajma is ready. 
    rajma masala

Prepare the sweet corns

  • Heat butter in the pan. Add boiled sweet corn, red chili flakes, and salt
  • Stir-fry for about 2 minutes until the corn is warm and well coated with the buttery seasoning. Set aside.
    Sweet Corn

Prepare the Herbed Coriander Rice

  • Heat oil and butter in a pan. Add cooked rice, mixed herbs, salt, and fresh coriander.
  • Toss over high heat for 2–3 minutes. Add a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
    Herbed Coriander Rice

Prepare the Paneer Toast

  • Firstly, heat oil and butter in a pan. Place the paneer slices in the pan.
  • Sprinkle with red chili flakes and salt. Toast on both sides until golden brown.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander.
    paneer
    • Vegan option: Replace paneer with firm tofu and butter withoil or vegan butter.

Prepare the Tomato Salsa

  • Add chopped tomatoes, cucumber, mixed bell peppers, and fresh coriander to abowl.
  • Add lemon juice and salt. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
    tomato salsa

Prepare the lettuce salad

  • Whisk together hung curd, black pepper, and salt.
  • Add shredded lettuce and gently mix until coated
    salad

Assemble the Burrito bowl

  • Lets assemble the burrito bowl. Add a generous serving of herbed coriander rice to a large bowl.
  • Arrange the stir-fried vegetables,rajma masala, sweet corn, and creamy lettuce salad around the rice.
  • then add a scoop of chilled tomato salsa.
  • Place the golden paneer toastin the center or on top.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander and lemon wedges.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander and lemon wedges.
    Mexican Rice Bowl

Notes

  • Keep the vegetables slightly crunchy for the best texture.
  • Prepare the salsa and lettuce salad just before serving for maximum freshness.
  • You can use brown rice instead of white rice.
  • Canned rajma can be used; drain and rinse before cooking.
  • Add avocado, jalapeños, tortilla chips, cheese, or guacamole for extra toppings.
  • For a vegan version, use tofu instead of paneer and plant-based yogurt instead of hung curd.
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