Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar took to Instagram last weekend to share a picture-perfect frame of a Buddha bowl, prepared by his daughter, Sara. He shared that the meal included a fillet of chilli and honey-glazed salmon with shredded honey mustard carrots, pickled cucumbers and sliced avocado, on a bed of Thai vegetables and garnished with mixed seeds, coriander, onion and lemon. "Enjoyed having such a healthy and tasty meal. Above all, it was filled with love," his caption read. Sara's efforts invited applause from legendary former West Indies great, Brian Lara too, who commented that the meal looked impressive with great presentation.

Inspired, we decide to invite celebrity fitness trainer and chef, Maya Pereira Sawant, who runs Khar-based Lean Kitchen by Maya, to share the benefits of the bowl. "Also known as a happy bowl, Buddha bowls are great for lunch and dinner because they consist of small portions of several foods and are packed with nutrients from healthy protein to good fats. The colourful bowl makes it appetising to eat, and stimulates and satisfies all your senses." Emphasising the best part, she adds, "You can play with different ingredients. There is no ideal recipe."