Priya Suman, Author at Fitpiq

Maa ke hath ka swadh with protein rich chana dal recipe

Maa chana dal is famous dal of Punjab in India! Here’s MAA is used because this dal is cooked by maa for their beloved ones and taste is really very yummy and full of nutrition

This dish is the secret key of Punjabis fitness as loaded with lots of beneficial vitamins, minerals supplements and provide us many healthy benefits like, diabetic friendly, improves insulin response ,high fiber, lowers blood pressure,excellent source of vegetarian protein and also in weight loss management .

Ingredients for Maa chana dal

3/4 Cup Chana Dal
1/2 Cup (Chilka) Urad dal
5-6 tsp dhuli Masoor dal
2 Tsp chopped Ginger
1-2 Green Chilis
5-6 Garlic Cloves
1 Tsp Red Chilli Powder( as per spice level)
1 Tsp Garam Masala
1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
1 Bay leaf(tej patta)
1 Cinnamon Stick small piece(dalchini)
1/4 Tsp Hing
1-2 Tbsp oil

Method

Firstly, wash and soak the lentils for at least 10 minutes
Take pressure cooker, add lentils and water(water should be around 2 inches above the level of lentils) on medium to high flame.
Now, when the lentils starts to boil, collect the forth that gathers at the top and discard it.
Then, add tej patta, dalchini, turmeric and salt.
And add 1 tsp of finely chopped ginger
Then, close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook lentils till 2 whistles.
Meanwhile, In a pan, heat oil, add, hing, cumin seeds, when the seeds start to crackle add chopped garlic and ginger and sauté till they starts to turn brown.
Afterward, add chopped onions, and sauté
And add chopped tomatoes and again sauté
Then add garam masala, red chili powder, mix and cook masala for 2-3 minutes.
Now, check whether lentils are cooked, add some water to adjust the consistency of lentils.
Then add the onion-tomato masala and mix well with lentils
Lastly, switch on the flame and cook lentils for 2-3 minutes.
Finally, garnish with coriander leaves
Serve hot with roti or rice

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Iron rich/protein rich Kala chana curry recipe in easy way

By Priya Suman / Health Tips

Kala chana curry dish is really very famous dish of Navratri’s and a very healthy addition to your diet so why only in Navratri’s lets make our meals more nutritious by adding weekly/monthly, also kala chana have so many health benefits like, controlling blood pressure ,managing blood sugar levels and most importantly weight management and Consumption of kala chana helps to decrease cholesterol levels and this Punjabi dish doesn’t take more than 20 minutes to cook , easy to make and best source of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals ,fiber and protein and packs a healthy punch.

Ingredients for kale chane curry

1 Cup kale chane soaked
3 Cups water
2 Tablespoon Oil
½ Chopped Onion
2 Chopped tomatoes
Ginger-garlic paste-1 tablespoon
Garam masala powder-1 tablespoon
Coriander powder-1 teaspoon
Cumin powder-½ teaspoon
Amchur powder-½ teaspoon
Red chilli powder-1teaspoon
Salt(as per taste)
Coriander leaves

Method

Firstly, take a pressure cooker add black chickpeas and water on medium to high flame
Then, pressure cook at high flame for 4 whistles, then lower the heat
Then let it cook for 20-25minutes more on medium flame
Secondly ,take a pan heat oil and add cumin seeds and sauté
Now ,add onion and sauté till onions start changing color to brownish
Then, add chopped tomatoes to it and sauté
Afterward, add Ginger-Garlic Paste to it and let it cook for 1-2 minutes till cook properly
Then add all the spices (including Garam Masala Powder, Coriander Powder, Amchur Powder, Cumin Powder, and Red Chili Powder), and fry for another 1-2 minutes.
Finally ,mix the boiled kale chane with the prepared masala in the pan.
Lastly ,let it cook for 3-5 minutes until properly mixed together
Then, transfer in a bowl and garnish with some coriander leaves
Serve hot with rice or chapatis

Advice

You can add curd for more taste
And use less amount of oil while frying

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Royal Mar wadi Gatte ki kadhi recipe in easy steps:

By Priya Suman / Health Tips

Gatte is most famous cuisine of Royal Rajasthan like Besan gatte ki sabji ! Gatta kadhi is one of the royal dish and basically gatta are gram flour dumplings that are spiced with dry spicy tasty Mar wadi masalas and which is then boiled and then cut into pieces.

This dish is completely mouth watering and loaded with the royal taste of Rajasthani’s and full of nutrient’s and little bit different from gatte ki sabji as in this recipe we use more nutritious things like we make gravy with curd or buttermilk which provide lots of vitamins and essential supplements like it gives antioxidants, rich in calcium, boost immunity, high in proteins and helpful in digestion as well and also in weight management.

Ingredients for Gatte ki sabji

Green chilli- ginger 1tbsp
Cumin-coriander seeds 1 tbsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
A pinch of hing
Red chilly powder 1 tsp
Garam masala 1 tsp
Turmeric powder 1 tsp
2 Cup besan(for dough and kadhi)
1 Cup curd
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves
2 Cups of water
5-6 curry leaves

Method

To make gatte

Take all Ingredient and mix well
Make a semi hard dough.
Then ,set it aside for 10 min to set the dough.
Now ,make long rolls like strips out of the tight dough with hands
Afterward put these strips in boiling water.
And cook for 20-25 mins.
Then, Check its readiness until a knife inserted comes out clean.
Now ,strain them and keep aside.
Once cooled cut these strips into small gatte pieces

To make kadhi

Firstly, heat oil in a pan.
Then, add cumin seeds and let it crackle.
Add hing, ginger, curry leaves ,green chillies and cook for few minutes.
Now, take a bowl add besan and curd with water and make a batter
Then, add this batter in pan and cook until oil starts coming out from the kadhi.
Then,add masalas and gatte and let it boil.
Stir on low flame for 10-12 minutes.
Garnish with coriander
Serve with rice/roti or if want Rajasthani taste then serve with bajra roti.

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How to make tasty malai kofta?

By Priya Suman / Health Tips

Malai koftas are paneer dumplings which is famous north Indian dish ! super popular Punjabi curry ! It taste delicious ,looks yummy and mouth watering dish and serves super delicious gravy ,which is so nutritious.

Malai kofta contains paneer, potatoes and veggies which packs a healthy punch and provide lots of essential vitamins which are very necessary for boosting immunity, controls blood pressure and maintains blood sugar levels and rich in calcium and here we use nuts which is full of essential mineral supplements.

Besides, these koftas can also be served as snack with tea coffee and full of energy, also helpful in weight management. so, hurry up go through this nutritious recipe !

Ingredients for malai kofta

4 Large potatoes
Boiled 250 gms paneer
50 gms maida
1 Tbsp Coriander Leaves
Chopped 3 Onions
1 Tbsp ginger garlic paste
2 Tomatoes
200 ml malai
2 Tbsp raisins and cashew nuts
50 gms cashew nuts paste
1/2 Tsp haldi (turmeric)
1/2 Tsp red chilli powder
1/2 Tsp kitchen king masala
1 Tbsp Kasturi methi (dry Fenugreek is alternate)
Salt (to taste)
1 Tbsp sugar(optional)

Method

Firstly,refrigerate the boiled potatoes for 4 to 6 hours (optional).
Then, mash the boiled potatoes, paneer, maida together and mix it well
Now ,add salt, chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
Then cut the raisins and cashew nuts into very small pieces and add sugar(optional)
Now, heat up the oil for frying.
Then roll out the balls from the dough you prepared and stuff the dry fruit mixture inside the balls .
Now ,fry the koftas .

Gravy preparation

Secondly fry some onion, ginger garlic paste and tomato paste.
Then, mix the cashew paste in 1/2 cup milk
Then add all the dry masala into the paste and saute
Add and a half cup of water and simmer the gravy till it’s done.
Then add malai and kasturi methi.
Stir the gravy till the oil starts separating
Lastly put the fried koftas into the gravy and serve hot with chapatis.

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Tasty, yummy dish :Paneer Do Pyaza

By Priya Suman / Health Tips, Healthy Recipes

This is best mughlai flavour, popular dish of India , is full of yummy taste .

Also this recipe is full of nutrition it includes paneer, veggies which is very very healthy for us and for our immunity .

Besides, there are lots of benefits of paneer like , it provides sufficient amount of calcium which is very neccessary in old age it is helpful in preventing diseases like Osteoporosis, rickets and brittle bones .

Veggies which plays a major role in this recipe and for our health also as vegetable provide us lots of benefits like; control blood pressure ,lowers the risk of eye and digestive problems and have positive effect upon blood sugar levels and which keep appetite in check and helpful in weight loss management

Ingredients for Paneer do pyaza

500 gm paneer
2 tablespoon Oil
2 Onions (finely chopped)
1 Cup tomato puree
1 Teaspoon coriander powder
1 Teaspoon Red chili powder
2 Green chilies
1 Teaspoon kitchen king masala
1 Teaspoon Kasuri methi
1 Teaspoon garam masala powder
30 grams Cashew soak and grind into paste
Salt to taste
1 Tablespoon coriander leaves
1 Tsp cumin

Method

Firstly, cut paneer into 1inch square pieces.
Then,heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan and place paneer cubes in it &Fry them.
Secondly ,in the same pan add sliced onions and fry them and keep aside.
Afterward, add one tablespoon oil and add cumin.
Then, allow the cumin to crackle for a few seconds.
Now, add finely chopped onions and sauté them till light brown.
Now, add turmeric, salt, red chilli powder and coriander powder.
Then ,fry these masalas and add tomato puree.
Cook this masala till oil starts to leave the pan.
Then, add cashew paste and fry the masala
Now, add 2-3 tablespoons of water, mix it with masala and add green chillies.
Cover and cook for few minutes.
Then add fried paneer and onions.
Mix and coat well with masalas.
Now ,Add crushed kasuri methi and kitchen king masala.
And add ½ cup water.
Then, cover it and cook for a couple of minutes.
Finally yummy, tasty paneer do pyaza is ready to serve

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How to make Chicken jalfrezi recipe in authentic and easy way?

By Priya Suman / Healthy non vegetarian Recipes

Chicken jalfrezi is one of the best curry dish ,prepared very easily at home and provides all nutritious supplements.

This is basically, Boneless chicken curry made with onion and tomatoes and is best source of protein supplements. Also Chicken provides lots of health benefits including, reducing weight, regulating blood pressure etc.

This recipe provide lots of phosphorus which can keep your bone and teeth healthy and prevent bone loss(like calcium deficiency)and added tomatoes which is full of potassium and all vitamins.

It is very easy to prepare with all local ingredients and serves like soupy delicious chicken ,so hurry up guys lets taste something new with authentic recipe !

Ingredients for chicken jalfrezi

500gm Boneless chicken(cut into large chunks)
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 Chopped onion
2 Cloves
1 Tsp chilli powder
3 Tsp turmeric powder
Salt as per taste
2 Tsp jeera
2 Tsp ground ginger
2 Sliced garlic piece
400 gm Chopped tomatoes
1 Lemon juice
1 Tsp coriander powder
1Tsp chicken masala
Coriander leaves

Method

Firstly, heat the oil in the pan and add onion, garlic , ginger and sauté for 5-6 mins
Secondly, add chili powder, turmeric and salt together in a bowl and marinate chicken into it properly
Then, add the coated chicken to the pan and fry for 15 mins until cooked completely
Afterward, add tomatoes, jeera, chicken masala and stir properly
Then cover the pan with lid and cook for 20 mins
And, add water if required
Then , put it down and stir in lemon juice
Now, garnish with coriander leaves
Finally, yummy chicken jalfrezi is ready to serve

Advice

Additionally, You can use black pepper with lemon juice for more taste
Serve it with , roti , naans, rice
you can also use some other vegetables (capsicum)
Also you can use curd for curry

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How to make Chicken Rara in easy steps ?

By Priya Suman / Health Tips, Healthy non vegetarian Recipes

Chicken rara is flavorful, rich, creamy and tasty recipe which is loaded with all local ingredients which gives mouth watering fragrance as this recipe belongs to Punjabi’s, a part of Punjabi brothers.

As well as this recipe is very easily prepared in homes very quickly and fulfil all essential nutrients. Chicken provides lots of health benefits including, reducing weight, regulating blood pressure, best source of proteins, build muscles and so on , just try this recipe !

It gives important vitamins and mineral supplements involved in brain functions s well as it is very low in carbs

Ingredients for chicken rara recipe

1 kg chicken
1 cup yogurt
1 cup oil
1 tej patta
1 badi ilaichi
1 tsp cumin (jeera)
1 tsp coriander powder
2 tsp garlic & garlic paste
1 chopped oinion
1 tsp chilli powder
1 cup tomato chopped
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chicken masala

Method

Firstly, take a bowl , whisk salt and yogurt together and then add chicken and marinate it well .
Then put it aside for 1 hour.
Secondly, heat the oil and add tej patta, jeera and badi ilachi and sauté
Now, if seed looks brownish add onion and sauté
Then, add ginger garlic paste and stir for 6 minutes
Now, add turmeric, chili powder, all masalas and stirr
Then , add marinade chicken and cook on high flame to medium till cooked properly stir few times
Now, check and cook till tender
Next, add tomatoes and red chilies and stir properly
Finally, fry the chicken till pieces coated with the masala
Lastly, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot yummy Chicken rara

Advice

Additionally, you can sqeeze lemon over it and chopped onion for best taste

And also you can eat this dish with makka and bajra rotis it give full taste like Punjabis

Use less oil , don’t take more oil while frying

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How to use chicken to make this quick and Tasty Chicken qeema recipe?

By Priya Suman / Healthy Recipes

Chicken qeema recipe is very easy to make and give your tongue a very delicious taste.

Chicken qeema provide lots of benefits like, boost immune system , antioxidants ,make you feel full for longer , aiding in weight loss, balancing blood sugar ,reducing inflammation from osteoporosis and a good source of protein also.

Chicken qeema has a protein which fulfil the needs of muscles and keep strengthen body as well as it is rich in iron which helps in lower hemoglobin levels, brain functions, fatigue and overall health

Also qeema is a good source of vitamins and minerals like, vitamin A and potassium, which is good for vision and potassium regulates blood pressure.

As well as , this recipe is low in fat, very easy to make and full of flavor.

Ingredients for chicken keema

Oil – 2 tbsp
Onion – 1 large chopped
Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tbsp
Green Chilies – 2 chopped
Tomatoes – 2 large chopped or pureed
Green Peas – 1.5 cup ( can used frozen also )
Minced Chicken – 500 grams
Chili powder – 2 tsp
Coriander Powder – 1.5 tbsp
Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder – 2 tsp
Chicken masala – 1 tsp
Salt (as per taste)
A handful finely chopped Coriander leaves
Water if needed

Method for making chicken keema

Firstly, heat a pan and add 1 tbsp oil
Then add jeera and let it sizzle
Now, add chopped onions, ginger garlic paste and sauté
Then add chopped tomatoes and mix it well and sauté
Now, add peas, salt ,all masalas and mix it well
After this, add chicken
Then, cover and cook till it is completely cooked and is soft
Sprinkle some water if needed
Finally, Add in coriander leaves and serve.

Advice

You can add curd while preparing keema it will help your digestion
Also you can add some vegetables for more taste and make it full nutritious

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How to use Chicken to make this tasty chicken kali mirch recipe?

By Priya Suman / Health Tips, Healthy non vegetarian Recipes

Chicken kali mirch gives lots of health benefits like, boosting your immune system, lowering cholesterol, making you feel full longer and satisfied, aiding in weight loss by suppressing appetite and fat accumulation, balancing blood sugar levels, and reducing inflammation from arthritis and other ailments like asthma.

Black Pepper for Anti-oxidant Properties:

The anti-oxidant properties of kali mirch , helps in fighting cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

Black pepper extract nutrients from food and completely boost your metabolism and fight against bacteria’s.

Also, kali mirch helps in reducing weight

Ingredients for chicken kali mirch

4 Chicken drumsticks
Black pepper (kali mirch) crushed 1 teaspoon for garnish
Ghee 2 tablespoons
Black cardamom 1
Green cardamoms 2
Cinnamon 1 inch
Cloves 3
Boiled onion paste 1 cup
Green chilli paste 2 teaspoons
Curd 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Green cardamom powder 1 pinch
Dried fenugreek powder 1/4 teaspoon
Ginger strips for garnish

Method

Firstly, Heat in a non-stick pan, add black cardamom, green cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and onion paste, mix well and saute for 2 minutes.
Secondly ,add green chili paste and mix well.
Now, add chicken drumsticks, mix and sear on high heat for 2-3 minutes.
Then, add curd, mix well and saute for 2 minutes.
Now, add 1½ cups water, mix well, cover and cook till the chicken is ¾ done.
Add, salt, green cardamom powder and dried fenugreek powder and mix well.
After this add crushed black pepper, mix well, cover and cook till chicken is completely done.
Finally, Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with ginger strips, crushed black peppercorns and serve hot.

Advice

You can add curd after cooked ,it will hep your digestion
Also you can add some vegetables for more taste and make it full nutritious

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Vrat special Sabudana cheela recipe

By Priya Suman / Festival Recipes, Health Tips

Sabudana cheela is quick to prepare as a healthy breakfast

Navratri is in full swing and fasting during navratri the right way not only is a positive change for our body but also is a getaway from all the negative emotions.

As well as Sabudana is a major gluten-free carbohydrate source required to provide sufficient energy throughout your fasting day.

It also contains some amount of zinc which helps to build immunity and improve overall well-being.

So guys heres the healthiest fasting recipe Sabudana cheela :

Ingredients for sabudana cheela

1/2 cup Curd
1/2 cup Peanut powder
1/2 tsp Rock salt/sendha Namak
1/2 tsp Pepper Powder
Finely chopped coriander
1 cup Sabudana /Tapioca
1/2 cup Water
2 Boiled Potato
Finely Chopped Green Chilli
1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds

Instructions

Firstly , we make vrat chutney :
Add 1/2 cup of roasted peanuts powder, 1/2 tsp of rock salt, 1/4 tsp of pepper powder, finely chopped coriander.
Now mix everything well, and your chutney is ready.
Secondly,to Make Sabudana cheela first take 1 cup of sabudana
Then, soak the Sabudana in 1 cup of water for 3-4 hours.
After 3-4 hours, take a grinding jar and add soaked Sabudana into it.
Then,add 1/2 cup of water and grind well and make a smooth dosa like batter and Now,transfer Batter into a bowl.
Afterward, take two boiled and peeled potatoes and mash well.
Then,add grated potato into the Batter.
Now add finely chopped chili, rock salt as per taste, 1/2 tsp of pepper powder, 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds, 2 tbsp of curd, finely chopped coriander.
Then,mix everything well and add 3 tbsp of water and mix well.
Now place a Tawa on flame and grease it with oil and heat well.
Now, on low flame, add two spoons of the whole Batter, spread well, and cook for 2-3 minutes and after Cheela turns a little golden, turn it to another side and cook for 2 minutes.
Finally, your vrat special sabudana cheela is ready to serve with vrat special chutney

Tips

You can also add paneer crushed in batter for more taste
Also you can use cucumber raita with it it taste really very yummy !

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