This question has popped up innumerable times on various occasions because we Indians just love Chicken!!
Indian Chicken recipes with masalas have a huge fan base both because of their protein content and their taste! Keep a platter of tandoori chicken and people will devour it within minutes. That’s the power of chicken! But again, not all chicken recipes are healthy enough to be consumed on a daily basis.
So, we bring to you ‘The Kukkad Soup’ aka Chicken Broth in our own Jugaadu way!
Many of you must be wondering, ‘’Yaar, Healthy ke naam par bland and tasteless hoga!’. That was our reaction too but when we actually tried it, it was far from being bland and tasteless. In fact, it was delectable! Compliment this soup with multigrain bread or a salad and you have a wholesome meal ready.
To make the kukkad soup at home, just follow the simple steps mentioned below:
Steps
– To make this hearty soup, first put a large pan on medium flame. Add and melt 1 tablespoon butter in it.
– Once the butter melts add in 1 pod of garlic and 2 spring onions, finely chopped.
– Saute the mix on a low flame till it turns light brown. Then add the chicken meat and let it fry till the meat turns golden brown.
– Meanwhile, boil 6 cups of water in a heavy-bottomed pan on high flame. Once done, transfer the boiling water to the pan and let the meat get cooked and allow its juices to get released into the soup.
– Once cooked, strain the soup into a big bowl or pan and remove the fat from it after cooling it and straining it again
-Put the pan on medium flame again and add the soup into it. Break and separate 2 egg whites into a bowl. Now slowly pour the egg whites in a thin stream to the soup while stirring continuously
– Season the soup with salt and black pepper and allow it to boil again for 2 minutes.
– Turn off the heat and strain the soup one last time. Garnish it with chopped celery or coriander and voila! Our kukkad soup is ready to be served.
And we are sure, after eating this you’ll be singing,
Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish. One will find big jars of kimchi in every Korean household. The dish is made up of napa cabbage (a variety of cabbages) and Korean radish along with other fermented and salted vegetables and topped with chili powder and fish sauce.
Many Indians eat it in the form of salad sans the fish sauce and it is considered a vegetarian probiotic food. Kimchi is rich in vitamins A and C. Due to its fermentation process, it is also rich in gut boosting lactobacilli bacteria.
So in case, you are bored of eating your regular salads, why not try kimchi for a change? Its tangy flavor is sure to have a lingering effect on your taste buds.
Steps to make Kimchi
– Shred the cabbage finely, chop the green onions along with garlic cloves and ginger. Add the onions and cabbage in a large bowl. Take a separate bowl, add vinegar, red chilli powder, soy sauce and powdered sugar. Mix it well and then transfer this in a blender jar. Blend it well.
– Now, add the chopped garlic, ginger along with olive oil in the blender. Blend it well and add salt and black pepper in it. Blend it again and once done, add this dressing over the shredded cabbage and onions. Toss it well. Cover it with a cling film and place the bowl in the fridge.
Staying healthy is something that has top priority in everyone’s lives. Especially during these trying times. Health is something we all treasure.
The Coronaviruses is currently gripping the world and during this time it is essential to keep one’s self hydrated with adequate water. And what’s better than a detox water! Detox water is water that has been infused with the flavors of fresh fruits, vegetables or herbs.
Check out this Orange Beetroot Mint and Cinnamon Detox to stay healthy during the coronavirus outbreak.
Method: For Decoration
Grate fresh ginger and fresh turmeric (in case no fresh turmeric available use powder) Boil in water together with cinnamon stick Reduce and keep aside Allow to cool down
For Juice
Wash together carrot, beetroot and oranges Wash fresh mint leave and keep aside Take out fresh juice of these ingredients Mix together decoction and fresh juice
Enjoy the healthy detox drink at room temperature with no need to add salt or sugar. This detox drink is full of vitamin c and is power packed immunity booster.
We all love cakes. For any special occasion be it a birthday, anniversary or even as an appreciation – cake is always part of the menu. But why should we always hop to the nearest – or our favourite – confectionery and purchase a cake? Let make the occasion even more special by baking the sweet dessert ourselves.
To help you, here a tasty, eggless recipe to a yummy strawberry cake
1. Mix egg-free premix and water together and whisk it properly until making a smooth batter. 2. Line the cake mould with butter and pour the mixture and bake it 180c to 15min. 3. Check with a knife if the sponge cake is done de-mould from mould and keep it for cooling. 4. After cooling cut this sponge in three equal parts, layer the sponge with chopped strawberry and whipped cream. 5. Mask the cake with whipped cream, and arrange fresh strawberry on top. 6. Coved all the side of cake with roasted almond and serve.
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The Holy month of Ramadan is here and we are seriously missing the yummy street food we are treated to at this time!
We bet, if we weren’t in quarantine we would be hitting the streets to indulge in some mouthwatering Iftaar snacks. Keeping in mind the love we have for these appetizing Muslim delicacies, we bring you a recipe you can try at home.
Follow these steps and treat yourself and family to some yummy mutton shami kebabs. Check out the recipe here:
Ingredients-
• 500 grams Boneless Mutton • 1 cup chana dal • ½ teaspoon Turmeric/powder • 10 cloves garlic • 2 inch Ginger • 3 green chillies finely chopped • ¼ pecans finely chopped • 3 spring mint leaves/pudina • Salt as required • Oil as needed
Whole Spices:
• 4 Red Chillies • 1 teaspoon black pepper powder • 5 Cloves • ½ inch cinnamon stick • 2 Cardamom • ½ teaspoon shahi jeera • 2 black cardamom
Recipe:
1. Wash and soak chana dal for minimum 1-2 hours.
2. Wash mutton pieces nicely and pressure cook it with soaked chana dal, turmeric powder, salt ginger, garlic and whole spices.
3. Once the mutton is done, pass it through a strainer and collect the stock in a separate bowl. (This stock can later be used to make any mutton curry.)
4. Grind the cooled mutton and dal to make a fine dough. (The dough may look fibrous because of the meat.)
5. Add finely chopped onion, chopped green chillies, chopped mint and coriander and mix nicely till everything incorporates well.
6. Heat a wide pan and grease it with 1-2 tablespoon oil.
7. Pinch a lemon sized ball from the mutton mix and flatten it to shape a round disk.
8. Similarly make rest of the kebabs and shallow fry from both sides in a wide pan till they turn dark brown.
9. Serve with onion rings, lemon and dhaniya pudina chutney.
When it comes to eating right, one of the worst things to do is treat it like a chore. And because our mentality has it that healthy food is boring, we don’t even take a minute before calling for pizza. But guess what? Comfort foods, like everybody’s favourite pizza, burger, or fries, can be made healthy too!
Of course, you’ll have to do away with all the bucket loads of oil and fattening ingredients that are not doing any good for your waistline. Today I’m going to share a few recipes for healthy homemade everyone’s favourite junk food, which will not give you a reason to worry about your weight!
Hot’n’crispy French fries:
Who loves hot crispy fries? I do! And because I can never satiate my cravings for a huge bag full of French fries I decided to make them healthier. Here’s how…
Baked french fries are a tasty yet healthy option to calm your junk food craving
You will need:
4 large potatoes or sweet potatoes if you want extra, extra healthy
One tablespoon olive oil
Salt as per taste
Water
Method: Wash and cut the potatoes into thin long slices (you may keep a little bit of the skin on for taste and health benefits). In a large pan, boil some water and dunk the potatoes in with some salt. Once they’re done, drain them on a piece of clean cloth and give it a shake to make the edges a little rough. Drizzle a baking tray with olive oil and spread the potatoes out on the tray. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Yummy, crispy and healthy French fries are ready to serve. Don’t forget the salsa dip!
Hamburgers top everybody’s favourite foods list. When it comes to burgers, bigger is always better. But the best burger and the current favourite of mine is my mom’s recipe of a good healthy homemade one. It’s a must try.
When it comes to burgers, it’s always the bigger the better
Method: This one is no less than a food extravaganza. Get your chicken ham slices/veg patties and the burger buns grilled. Wash and slice the tomatoes and onions. Wash the lettuce and cabbage leaves thoroughly and pat them dry with a soft kitchen towel or simply spread them on a plate and put them in the freezer for 5-10 minutes. Now, once you’ve got all your ingredients handy, start piling them up in 2-4 layers however you like it. For a fun food session, let your family members do the stacking themselves! Vegetarians can make the same by using veg patties instead of the chicken.
Crunchy crust pizza: Pizzas may be a takeout speciality but once you try this pizza-made-healthy option you’ll definitely know why it’s better. Most times, the chewy pizza crust adds to the inches on our belly; so in this homemade variety I used the ever so healthy whole grain chapattis with a twist!
Whole wheat pizza can also be yummy! Try it to believe it.
Method: Combine the whole wheat flour and the all purpose flour with yeast, salt and hot water in a food processor, to make a light and fluffy dough. Knead well so that the dough is soft. Lightly flour a flat surface covered with plastic wrap; let the dough rest for 30 minutes maximum. Meanwhile, chop the olives, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and the herbs. Roll out the dough in circles or rectangles and use a fork or toothpick to prick it. Spread a thick layer of salsa spread on each rolled out crust. Top the pizza crust with the chopped veggies, herbs, and cottage cheese/chicken (or whatever you are using as a main ingredient) and season it with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the feta and mozzarella cheese on top and bake in a pre-heated oven at 450 degrees C for 10-12 minutes. Serve immediately.
We all hate oats equally. Sure, it’s good for us, but anything that’s healthy cannot taste good. Or can it? I was surprised when my granny cooked up a 3 course meal for me recently; and all the dishes had one main ingredient – Masala Oats! Can’t wait to know how she cooked up the magic? Read on…
Yummy scrumptious tikkis are everybody’s favourite breakfast. They really put a smile on my face. Make this simple dish and relish it with your family almost every morning!
Ingredients:
1 pack Masala Oats
1 cup cooked yellow moong dal
1 finely chopped onion
1 grated orange carrot
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
Oil for shallow frying
Salt and pepper as per taste
Chopped coriander leaves
2 tablespoons corn flour
Method: In a mixer-grinder, add Masala Oats and cooked yellow moong dal and grind coarsely. Transfer the contents to a big bowl, and add salt, pepper, chilli powder, chopped onions, grated carrots and chopped coriander leaves. Mix the ingredients well and form round tikkis. Dust each tikki with a little bit of corn flour and shallow fry in oil. Your quick 20-minute yummy Masala Oats tikki is ready!
Another breakfast staple in most Indian households is the upma. Now make the upma healthier with Masala Oats and enjoy this spicy tangy upma without worrying about your waistline.
Ingredients:
1 cup Masala Oats
1 finely chopped onion
½ a cup mixed chopped boiled vegetables
Salt as per taste
½ cup water
2-3 green chillies
2 tablespoons oil
A pinch of mustard seeds
1 teaspoon each of urad dal and chana dal
A sprig of curry leaves
Method: Sauté the chopped vegetables in one tablespoon oil until the onions change colour. Now add chopped green chillies and salt, and fry for some more time. Finally add the Masala Oats with water and cook on medium flame while covered. In a separate pan, heat the remaining oil and add mustard seeds, curry leaves and dal to temper. When dal seems to be fried well, turn off the flame and transfer the oats to the temper and mix well. Serve immediately.
Masala Oats KFC:
Home made fried chicken
Yay! KFC at home! And it tastes better than anything I’ve ever tasted that qualified as KFC-wannabe. My mom’s recipe of fried chicken legs is simply heavenly. It’s crisp on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Mouth watering yet? Here’s the prizewinning recipe:
Method: Wash and clean the chicken legs without removing the skin entirely. Pat them dry with a kitchen tissue. Prepare a marinade with lemon juice, salt, pepper, red chilli powder, onion paste, garlic paste and marinate the chicken overnight. In another bowl, beat the eggs with milk to obtain a smooth consistency – this is dip number one. In a separate flat dish, mix together, all purpose flour, bread crumbs, red chilli powder, Masala Oats, salt and pepper – this is dip number two. Now bring the marinated chicken legs and first dip them in dip number two – that is the flour mixture. Now coat the legs in dip number one and again in dip number two. Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown. And don’t even pay money to KFC.
