Healthy non vegetarian Recipes

Chicken jalfrezi recipe

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

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

  1. Firstly, heat the oil in the pan and add onion, garlic , ginger and sauté for 5-6 mins
  2. Secondly, add chili powder, turmeric and salt together in a bowl and marinate chicken into it properly
  3. Then, add the coated chicken to the pan and fry for 15 mins until cooked completely
  4. Afterward, add tomatoes, jeera, chicken masala and stir properly
  5. Then cover the pan with lid and cook for 20 mins
  6. And, add water if required
  7. Then , put it down and stir in lemon juice
  8. Now, garnish with coriander leaves
  9. 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

For more recipes: Click here

If you are facing issues in dropping your weight, please take this free-body type assessment: Click here

Chicken rara recipe

How to make Chicken Rara in easy steps ?

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

  1. Firstly, take a bowl , whisk salt and yogurt together and then add chicken and marinate it well .
  2. Then put it aside for 1 hour.
  3. Secondly, heat the oil and add tej patta, jeera and badi ilachi and sauté
  4. Now, if seed looks brownish add onion and sauté
  5. Then, add ginger garlic paste and stir for 6 minutes
  6. Now, add turmeric, chili powder, all masalas and stirr
  7. Then , add marinade chicken and cook on high flame to medium till cooked properly stir few times
  8. Now, check and cook till tender
  9. Next, add tomatoes and red chilies and stir properly
  10. Finally, fry the chicken till pieces coated with the masala
  11. 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

For more recipes: Click here

If you are facing issues in dropping your weight, please take this free-body type assessment: Click here

Easy steps of making Chicken Yakhani

Yakhani is a basically a broth, it could be of Mutton, Beef or Chicken. Its a very easy and traditional dish of our family with two main ingredients mutton/chicken and yogurt/curd. Yakhani is basically a persian word.

In our family we generally make Yakhani in winters but I love yakhani so much that I can have it all around the year. This ia a simple winter recipe, perfect for anyone coming down with the flu. Warming, hearty and soothing, this recipe is well loved by everyone. Even beginners can master this recipe.

Yakhni is also soothing for anyone with a cold or a cough and is immensely nutritious, often considered a whole meal in itself. The calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and other minerals from the bones of the chicken are known to boost the immune system as well as being good for joint health.

In this article we will learn how to make a delicious Chicken Yakhani. Lets go on to the recipe !!

INGREDIENTS

  • 500 gm Chicken
  • 2 medium finely sliced Onions
  • 1 cup Thick blended Curd (There should be no lumps)
  • 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  •  Salt as per taste
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 2 Black Cardamom or Badi Elaichi
  • 1- inch Cinnamon or Dalchini
  • 750ml – 1 litre Water

METHOD

  • Wash the chicken thoroughly, keep it aside for 30 mins so that excess water can drain out.
  • Heat up the pan on medium flame.
  • Add the chicken and Water cook for 3-4 minutes until colour changes.
  • Now Add the finely chopped onions
  • Add the black cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, garlic paste, and ginger paste then simmer for 5-10 minutes
  • Add the salt, black pepper, garam masala then cook the spices for 5-6 minutes
  • Mix and then cover and cook for 1 hour on medium heat
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

You can enjoy your Yakhini as a soup or with Naan/Bread.

If you are struggling shedding weight. You can talk to us by taking this assessment: Click here

For more information click here

CHICKEN KALI MIRCH RECIPE

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

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

  1. Firstly, Heat in a non-stick pan, add black cardamom, green cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and onion paste, mix well and saute for 2 minutes.
  2. Secondly ,add green chili paste and mix well.
  3. Now, add chicken drumsticks, mix and sear on high heat for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Then, add curd, mix well and saute for 2 minutes.
  5. Now, add 1½ cups water, mix well, cover and cook till the chicken is ¾ done.
  6. Add, salt, green cardamom powder and dried fenugreek powder and mix well.
  7. After this add crushed black pepper, mix well, cover and cook till chicken is completely done.
  8. 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

For more recipes: Click here

If you are facing issues in dropping your weight, please take this free-body type assessment: Click here

Easy Recipe for Dal murgh/Dal chicken

Dal Murgh or Dal Chicken is a very tasty and healthy recipe for all health conscious People .Dal or lentils are dried, split pulses that do not need to be soaked before cooking in Indian cuisine. Certain regions in Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and India are the world’s largest producers of pulses. The term is also applied to a variety of soups made from these pulses.
Dal Chicken strikes the perfect balance between consuming a healthy dose of fiber-rich, nutritious lentils and satisfying desire for a cheeky bit of chicken.

you can also try our other recipes of How to make Palak Chicken And How to make Oil free Chicken Do Pyaza

Dal chicken tastes super awesome with Roti, Parathas and rice. Lets come over to the recipe…

INGREDIENTS

  • Chicken – 250 grams with bones
  • Green Chilli – 2 slit
  • Curry leaves – 2 sprig
  • Tomato – 1 chopped
  • Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp
  • Cumin powder 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Yellow Moong Dal Or Masoor Dal 1/2 cup
  • Water – 2 cups
  • Coriander leaves a handful finely chopped
  • Ginger garlic paste 1-2 tsp
  • Onion 2 medium finely chopped
  • Garam masala 1 tsp
  • Red chilli powder as per taste

METHOD

  1. To begin making the Dal Chicken/Murgh Recipe, wash and soak the whole masoor dal or moong dal for 3-4 hours. 
  2. Heat up a pressure cooker over medium heat with oil.
  3. Add ginger, garlic and saute until the raw smell goes away. Also Add half of the onions and saute till they turn translucent.
  4. Now Add turmeric powder, tomatoes, cumin powder, salt, dal of choice and 2 cups of water and pressure cook for about 5 whistle until the dal is done.
  5. Once the pressure has released naturally, open the cooker and use a masher to mash the dal. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. 
  6. Heat the same pressure cooker with oil on medium heat, add remaining onions and saute until they turn translucent.
  7. Add the mashed dal and give it a good stir. Add remaining spice powders – garam masala, red chilli powder and mix well.
  8. Now add the add the cleaned and washed chicken pieces, adjust the seasoning, add about 1 1/2 cups of water and pressure cook for about 2 whistle until the chicken is cooked. Turn off the flame. Allow the pressure to release naturally.   Serve hot.
  9. Serve the Murgh Aur Masoor Dal Recipe along with steamed rice or phulka, Salad Recipes to make your complete meal rich and flavorful.

If you are struggling shedding weight. You can talk to us by taking this assessment: Click here

For more information click here

How to make Palak Chicken

Palak Chicken is a delicious gravy recipe of chicken cooked in rich palak gravy with Indian whole spices. Serve it along with Phulka/ Paratha or Jeera Rice for a delicious weekend lunch. Also this is a good dish to make for kids who refuse to eat Veg or Spinach. They will love this!

Palak (Spinach) Chicken is one of the most popular Indian dishes. And combining palak with chicken makes it a superb recipe. Result of this recipe is a flavor bomb that’s irresistibly good.

You can also try our How to make Oil free Chicken Do Pyaza

Lets come over to our recipe….

INGREDIENTS

  • 250 grams Spinach Leaves (Palak) , cleaned
  • Salt , a pinch
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Green Chillies

FOR MARINATING CHICKEN

  • 500 grams Chicken 
  • 2 tablespoons Curd
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
  • One teaspoon Garam masala powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander (Dhania) Powder
  •  Salt as per taste

FOR GRAVY

  • 1 tablespoon Ghee 
  • 1 Bay leaf (tej patta)
  • 3 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds , chopped
  • 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
  • One Onion , Finely Chopped
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 3 cloves Garlic , to taste
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cream
  • 1 teaspoon Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)

METHOD OF COOKING PALAK CHICKEN

  1. To begin making Palak Chicken Recipe, we have to first marinate the chicken. 
  2. In a bowl, add curd, chicken pieces, salt, kashmiri red chilli powder, garam masala , coriander powder mix well and keep it aside for at least 30 minutes. 
  3. Add the chopped palak leaves to a pressure cooker, garlic, and green chillies with a teaspoon of water and salt. Pressure cook for 1 whistle and release the pressure immediately by running the pressure cooker under tap water or by lifting the weight using a fork. Open the cooker and allow the palak mixture to cool.
  4. Once cooled, add the cooked palak mixture to a blender and make a smooth puree. Keep aside.
  5. For the Chicken Masala, add the onion, ginger and garlic to a small jar of the mixer grinder and blend to make a paste.
  6. Preheat a kadai over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of ghee. Stir in bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon and saute for a few seconds until you can smell the aromas coming through. 
  7. Add onions, ginger, garlic paste and saute until the raw smell goes away and onions turn light brown.
  8. Once the onions are done, add the marinated chicken along with ½ cup of water Cover the pan and cook the chicken until done, for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  9. Once cooked and the chicken forms a thick gravy, stir in the pureed spinach, kasuri methi and give it a brisk boil. Check the salt and spices and adjust accordingly. Turn off the heat.
  10. Transfer the Chicken Palak to a serving bowl and serve hot

Serve this Palak chicken along with Raita, Roti and Kachumber Salad for a weekend meal along with your family.

How to make Oil free Chicken Do Pyaza

Do Pyaza’ meaning double onions is a term used for this north Indian curry. Slow cooking the onions in a Chicken do Pyaza is key as its goes a lovely caramel colour and gives the curry a deep rich flavour to the resultant dish. Coming over to the healthy twist in this recipe I dont use oil in it. Its a complete oil free recipe. This is how I cook at home. The creaminess in the curry comes from the addition of thick beaten Curd

Chicken Do Payaza is perfect served with tandoori roti or rice.

Chicken Do Pyaza is my go-to recipe whenever I want to make chicken with gravy in less time.  There is no authentic source or proof about origin of this recipe. According to Wikipedia, the claim about it being invented during Mughal era.

INGREDIENTS  

  • 500 gm chicken
  • 2 big onions finely chopped
  • 1 tomato chopped (seeds removed)
  • 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 green chillies
  • One tbsp coriander leaves chopped
  • 1 cup curd
  • Half tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • Half tsp kasuri methi
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • Half cup water

INSTRUCTION FOR COOKING CHICKEN DO PYAZA

  • In Mixing bowl, add 500 gm chicken, 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder and 1 tsp salt. Mix well together and let all marinate for 30 min.
  • In cooking pan , add 4 tbsp curd, ginger garlic paste, ½ tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder and ½ tsp cumin powder. Mix all the spices well with curd and keep aside.
  • Add marinated chicken and ½ tsp garam masala in cooking pan and mix well.
  • Keep it on medium flame. Cover the lid till the chicken gets mildly cooked.
  • Add Half cup water and cook for 2 min on high heat. Turn heat to low, cover the lid and cook for another 15 min.
  • Remove the lid and add 1 diced onion, 1 chopped tomato and 2 green chillies and mix. Cover the lid and cook for 5 min or until chicken turns juicy and tender.
  • Again remove the lid and cook on high flame so that gravy becomes thick and water gets over.
  • Now, Add ½ tsp kasuri methi and 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves. Mix well and cook for 2 min and turn off the heat.
  • Serve hot chicken do pyaza with roti or rice.

For more information click here

If you are struggling shedding weight. You can talk to us by taking this assessment: Click here

HOW TO MAKE FISH WITH FENUGREEK LEAVES CURRY?

Fish fenugreek leaves curry is a tasty and healthy fish curry recipe that is very unique in taste and flavors. The fenugreek leaves present in this curry make it super healthy and delicious because apart from fenugreek’s unique flavor it has numerous health benefits. Fenugreek leaves are added to soo many different types of curries. Fishes have omega-3-fatty acids and vitamins D and B in a rich amount which makes fish a very healthy food option.

INGREDIENTS:

  • Sliced Fish- 250 gm
  • Chopped Fenugreek leaves/ Kasuri methi- 2 cups
  • Ginger paste-1tsp
  • Garlic paste- 1tsp
  • Yogurt- ½ cup
  • Chopped onion- 1 cup
  • Crushed methi seeds- 1tsp
  • Mustard oil- 2 tbsp
  • Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
  • Coriander powder- 2 tsp
  • Red chili powder as per taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Lemon juice- 2tsp

Preparation method:

  •  Firstly, clean the fish with water and apply some salt to it and keep it aside for 15 minutes.
  • Then heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan.
  • After that wash the fish slices and fry them until became slightly brown on both sides.
  • Again heat the oil in a pan and add methi seeds, ginger, garlic, and onion and fry it properly until became nicely browned.
  • Now put yogurt and cook for 1 minute.
  • After that add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt, and cook until the oil starts to separate from it.
  • Then add fish, fenugreek leaves, and water and cook for 10-12 minutes.
  • At last add lemon juice and cook for a minute.
  • And your fish with fenugreek leaves curry is ready.
  • Enjoy it with rice or chapatti.

PREPRATION TIME: 10minutes

COOK TIME: 30 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes

Advantages of fish eating:

  1. Improves memory.
  2. Prevent cancer.
  3. Makes your hair strong and healthy.
  4. Maintain blood pressure.
  5. Improves vision.
  6. Help in reducing stress
  7. Good for heart health.
  8. Anti-aging

Disadvantages of fish eating:

  1. Pregnant, lactating, or trying to conceive women should avoid fish.
  2. Should not be given to small kids can cause hindrance in muscle growth.
  3. Avoid consuming milk after eating fish.

For more recipes: Click here

If you are facing issues in dropping your weight, please take this free-body type assessment: Click here

Grilled Chicken

HOW TO MAKE AN EASY HOMEMADE GRILLED CHICKEN?

When we think about eating chicken, our mouth gets filled with water. But then we thought about its long and complex cooking process and we drop the idea of cooking it or ordering it from outside. So, here we are giving you a very simple homemade process of cooking grilled chicken. It not only fulfills your cravings but also gives you good nutrition and prevent you from eating unhealthy type of chicken recipes from the outside.

Grilled chicken is a healthy lunch or dinner option. You can eat this grilled chicken with different types of salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and more. Also, you can refrigerate them after cooking and store them for 2-3 days. So, this is a healthy and quick go-to option when preparing for lunch or dinner.

Grilled Chicken
Image Courtesy: Kanchan Singh

INGREDIENTS:

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

¼ Cup Olive Oil

3 tbsp Soy Sauce

2 tbsp Lemon Juice

1 tsp Garlic Paste

½ tsp Salt

¼ tsp Black Pepper

½ tsp Oregano

½ tsp Chilli Flakes

PREPARATION METHOD:

  1. At first, take a small bowl and whisk olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic paste, pepper, oregano, salt, and chili flakes.
  2. Then, keep the chicken in a pan and pour marinade over the chicken.
  3. Now, keep it in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.
  4. After that, place the chicken on the griller and grill from each side for about 5-8 minutes. (grilling time depends upon thickness).
  5. When your grilled chicken is ready, wait for 5-10 minutes before slicing or serving

Grilled chicken:

Serving: 4

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Total time:30 minutes( plus time of marination)

Tip: If you want to refrigerate the chicken, then keep it whole(avoid slicing).

          Wrap chicken in an airtight bag then refrigerates it to avoid contamination.

Benefits of eating grilled chicken:

  • It gives high protein content and supports muscle mass building.
  • Strengthen your bones.
  • Helps in weight management.
  • Reduce the risk of heart diseases
  • Boosts your immunity.

Hope you like the recipe.

For more recipes: Click here

If you are facing issues in dropping your weight, please take this free-body type assessment: Click here