Yummy High-Protein Chia Seed Tadka Bowl
Ready in: ~15 minutes
Protein-packed, gut-friendly, super satisfying
Ingredients
For the chia base
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2 tbsp chia seeds
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¾ cup hot water or unsweetened soy/almond milk
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Salt, to taste
Protein add-ins (pick 1–2)
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½ cup cooked moong dal or masoor dal
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½ cup paneer cubes (lightly sautéed or raw)
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½ cup thick Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
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¼ cup roasted chickpeas
Veggie boost
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Finely chopped cucumber, carrot, onion, or spinach
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Fresh coriander
For the tadka
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1 tsp ghee or oil
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½ tsp mustard seeds
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½ tsp cumin seeds
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 dried red chili or green chili
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Pinch hing (asafoetida)
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Curry leaves (optional but 🔥)
How to Make It
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Soak the chia
Mix chia seeds with hot liquid + salt. Let sit 10 minutes until gelled. -
Build the bowl
Stir in your protein choice and veggies. -
Make the tadka
Heat ghee/oil. Add mustard → cumin → garlic → chili → hing → curry leaves.
Let it crackle and get fragrant. -
Pour & mix
Immediately pour hot tadka over the chia bowl. Stir well. -
Finish
Top with coriander, a squeeze of lemon, and cracked pepper.
Flavor Upgrades
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South Indian twist: add grated coconut + a splash of buttermilk
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Spicy protein bomb: add paneer + roasted peanuts
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Cooling version: skip chili, add yogurt + cumin powder
Why This Bowl Slaps
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High protein ✔️
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Omega-3 fats ✔️
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Keeps you full for hours ✔️
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Comfort food without the crash ✔️
Want a vegan version, weight-loss focused macros, or a meal-prep version for the week next? 🥣✨