{"id":2605,"date":"2026-07-07T23:07:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T23:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cooking.catherineliew.com\/?p=2605"},"modified":"2026-07-07T23:07:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T23:07:31","slug":"i-cooked-a-full-meal-in-15-minutes-testing-the-ninja-combi-mind-blowing-%e2%8f%b1%ef%b8%8f-middle-eastern-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cooking.catherineliew.com\/?p=2605","title":{"rendered":"I Cooked a FULL Meal in 15 Minutes! Testing the Ninja Combi (MIND BLOWING) \u23f1\ufe0f Middle Eastern Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ninja Combi: 15-Minute Middle Eastern Bowl<\/p>\n

Are you tired of spending hours in the kitchen and dealing with multiple appliances just to make one healthy meal? Say hello to my new favorite kitchen companion: the Ninja Combi! \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n

Today, we are making a complete, nutrient-rich Middle Eastern Bowl in just 15 minutes! Yes, you heard that right. We are making perfectly steamed spiced rice, crispy chickpea falafel, and roasted vegetables all at the exact same time using the Ninja Combi’s incredible Simultaneous Cooking feature. Its Hyper Steam and Air Fry technology ensures the rice is fluffy, the veggies are perfectly roasted, and the falafel is juicy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. All while I easily make a fresh tahini sauce on the side. No more constant monitoring, no more heating up the kitchen, and no more soggy or dry food. This 12.5L multicooker, oven, and air fryer easily does the work of 14 appliances!<\/p>\n

Check out the full video to see how easily this meal comes together, and let me know in the comments what you would cook in the Ninja Combi!
\nNinja Combi 14-in-1 Multi-Cooker, Oven & Air Fryer (SFP701IN) | 12.5L, 3-Part Meals in 15 Mins<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nIngredients<\/p>\n

For the Chickpea Falafel:
\n1 cup Chickpeas (Kabuli Chana – soaked overnight)
\n2-3 Garlic Cloves
\n2 Green Chilies
\n1 bunch of Fresh Coriander (with stems)
\n1 tsp Roasted and coarsely crushed Coriander Seeds & Cumin Seeds (Sabut Dhaniya & Jeera)
\n1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds (Safed Til)
\n1 tbsp Besan (Gram Flour) for binding
\nSalt to taste
\n1 tbsp Water
\nA little oil (for brushing)<\/p>\n

For Saffron Rice:
\n1 cup Basmati Rice – soaked for 30 minutes
\nWater (as required for cooking rice)
\nSaffron (Kesar) soaked in a 1 tbsp water
\n1 small Cinnamon stick (Dalchini)
\n1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
\nSalt to taste<\/p>\n

For Grilled Vegetables:
\n3-color Bell Peppers (Red, Yellow, Green) – cut large\/lengthwise
\nBaby Corn – cut lengthwise
\n1 medium Onion – cut into large dice
\nButton Mushrooms – sliced
\n1 tsp Garlic – finely chopped
\n2-3 tbsp Olive Oil
\nChili Flakes
\nZa’atar (alternatively mixed herbs\/oregano can be used)
\nKashmiri Red Chili Powder (for colour)
\nSalt to taste<\/p>\n

For the Tahini Yogurt Sauce:
\n1\/2 cup Yogurt (Dahi)
\n2-3 tbsp Tahini Paste
\nJuice of 1 Lemon
\nFresh Dill leaves – finely chopped
\n1\/2 tsp Garlic – finely chopped
\nSalt to taste<\/p>\n

For Serving\/Garnish:
\nHummus (pre-made)
\nPomegranate Molasses (or Honey) for drizzling<\/p>\n

Recipe:-<\/p>\n

Prep for the Falafel:
\n– In a chopper or blender, add the overnight soaked (raw) chickpeas, garlic cloves, green chilies, and fresh coriander.
\n– Add the roasted and crushed coriander & cumin seeds, white sesame seeds, besan, salt, and 1 tbsp of water.
\n– Blend into a coarse mixture. Transfer to a bowl and shape into small, round falafel patties.<\/p>\n

Prep the Rice:
\n– In the bottom pan of the Ninja Combi, add the soaked basmati rice, water, saffron water, cinnamon stick, Kashmiri chili powder, and salt.<\/p>\n

Marinate the Veggies:
\n– In a large bowl, combine the bell peppers, baby corn, onions, and mushrooms.
\n– Add finely chopped garlic, olive oil, chili flakes, za’atar, Kashmiri chili powder, and salt.
\n– Mix well to coat the vegetables.<\/p>\n

Load the Ninja Combi: Place the Crisper Plate on the top level. Arrange the marinated vegetables on one side of the plate and the shaped falafel on the other side. Brush the falafel lightly with a little oil.<\/p>\n

Cooking Instructions (Simultaneous Cooking): Place the bottom pan (with rice) and the crisper plate (with falafel and veggies) into the Ninja Combi. Flip the Smart Switch to Combi Meals. Set the timer for 15 minutes and press Start.<\/p>\n

Make the Sauce:
\n– While the meal cooks, whisk the yogurt in a bowl.
\n– Add tahini paste, lemon juice, chopped dill, finely chopped garlic, and salt.
\n– Mix until smooth and creamy.<\/p>\n

Assemble the Bowl:
\n– Once the Combi finishes cooking, scoop the fluffy saffron rice into a serving bowl. – Top with the grilled vegetables and crispy falafel.
\n– Add a dollop of hummus on the side, pour over the fresh tahini yogurt sauce, and drizzle with pomegranate molasses.
\n– Serve immediately!
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