Gudi Padwa Special : Gathi / Batasha Har in 15 Minutes

Namaskar Mandali,
           Marathi Nav Varshachya Sarvana Shubhechha (Happy Maharashtrian New Year). Like many other festivals, the Maharashtrian New Year is also a harvest festival. Gudi Padva marks the beginning of the traditional Marathi new year. It is celebrated in Maharashtra on the first day of Chaitra month(it is also known as Chaitra Shukla pratipada) to mark the beginning of the Marathi new year. Gudi padwa(in Marathi) is also celebrated in other parts of India by different names. This day is considered extremely auspicious. Gathi chi mal or Batasha har is must have sugar candies in this festival celebration. In India, we can buy batasha from any grocery store, but after moving to the USA, I had difficulty to get one perfect,  areated gathi mal here. I checked for Batasha har in the Indian grocery store here in the USA, and I found separate batasha packed in plastic packets. However, on checking carefully, I noticed that many of them were crumbled in the packet and I dropped the idea of buying them. And prepared Batasha har at home by myself with multiple shapes, colors, and flavors. Voila!!  Making Gudhi or batasha har is a simple process in which sugar is boiled in water until the syrup reaches a harder consistency. Soda bicarbonate is added to aerate this syrup, and the chashni is dropped on to mold. And here, all set to celebrate Gudi Padwa.

Why Gudi Padwa is celebrated?
               It is believed that Brahma created the universe on this day, so it is the first day of the Hindu New Year. Gudi is believed to invite prosperity and good luck into the house. The most important thing is that it is one of the three and half auspicious days of Hindus/Sadetin muhurta.

How Gudi Padwa is celebrated in Maharashtrian House?
                On the day of Gudi Padva, people raise the Gudi(flag) on the right side of the main entrance of the house. The gudi comprises of about 6-7 feet long bamboo stick and new colorful cloth or new saree, Gathi / Battashacha har (garland of sugar, neem leaves hooked up at the upper end and then kalash with Swastik made by kumkum on it, is placed at the top where the saree is tied or attached. This Gudi is raised at the time of sunrise and to be taken down before the sunset. There is one more tradition, and it is that on this day people start their day by eating neem leaves and jaggery mixture. It is said that eating this bittersweet neem jaggery paste purifies the blood and strengthens the body.

Naivedya/Prasadam or food to celebrate Gudi Padva?
               Shrikhand-Puri / Aamras-Puran Poli is one of the most popular sweet dish made in this day.

Gathi /Battashacha Har/ Sugar garland/Sugar Candies:
                Gathi is the most important thing in the Gudi Padwa festival, and it is an edible garland /jewelry prepared by using sugar, water and Fruit Salt(Eno)/Baking Soda. Gathi can be prepared in various shapes, sizes, and colors. This edible jewelry/ Gathi is a big hit among young and old alike given its decor value or taste. Gathi has 5 to 9 padaks, with one waghnakh or champakali in the middle. Here I have prepared and decorated ghathis using different colors,  and shapes. Given measurements and time makes 2 medium sized gathis with 4 padaks and 1 waghnakh or champakali. Each padak weighs approx 12-15 g. I have used rose essence along with red food color and mango essence along with orange food color. Also have used different shape molds (heart, round and flower shape molds). If you don't find molds, you can use wide plate too. It needs just 10 minutes to cook, and 5 minutes to set, that means in 15 minutes homemade gathi is ready. So let's gets started!

Preparation and Cooking Time: 10 Minutes;
Set Time: 5 Minutes; Total Time: 15 Minutes.

YouTube Video:

Ingredients:

• To Prepare Sugar Syrup:
• Sugar 1 Cup
• Water 1/4 cup
• Eno(Fruit Salt) / Baking Soda 1/2 Tsp
• Food Color of your choice
• Food essence of your choice
• To Set Gathi / Battasha Har:
• Silicone molds /metal pan / plate
• Ghee to grease mold or pan
• Thick Cotton String
  

Instructions: 

• To Prepare Molds for Gathi:
• Grease the silicone molds with ghee and arrange them with no gap in between them.
• Put Cotton String into the mold (refer video to get the exact idea).

• To Prepare Sugar Syrup:
• In a pan heat sugar and water and keep stirring continuously on medium to low flame.
• Stir and cook until the sugar gets completely dissolved.
• Keep mixing until thick consistency sugar syrup forms(it will take approx.7-8 minutes).
• Check consistency by pouring the sugar syrup into the bowl, and it should look like a dewdrop that means sugar syrup is ready.
• Now add fruit salt(Eno) and stir well.
• Pour prepared sugar syrup immediately into arranged molds and let it dry for 5 minutes.
• After 5 minutes demold gathi gently.
  Tadaa, sweet and homemade gathi to celebrate Gudi padwa is ready.

• To Prepare Colorful and flavourful Gathi:
• Once sugar syrup thickened, add food color and essence of your choice and mix very well.
• Transfer syrup immediately into the molds and let it set for 5 minutes.
• Colorful and flavourful Gathi Battashacha Har Sugar Garland is ready. Enjoy!!!!

My Take:

• If you don't want to use baking soda or fruit salt, then you can totally substitute it by adding ghee 1 Tsp.
• Addition of fruit salt makes Gathi light, aerated, translucent and perfect.

Dietary Comments

• One Padak of Gathi/Batasha weighs about 12-15 g.
• Given measurements makes 2 medium sized Gathi.
• Calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet. Per serving contains 50 calories, along with 14.28 g carbohydrates.

Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy!!!

2 Way Green Pepper Fritters: Stuffed Mirchi Bhajji ( Fried and AirFryer Recipe )

Hello Food Lovers,
        I had Mirchi Bhajji once at one of our friend's place and I really really loved it. And since today morning I have been craving for this tangy, spicy and chatpata snack. So I prepared this Mirchi bhajji as an evening snack and treated myself with it. I have prepared it both the way deep fried and in Air fryer. We loved both the versions of it. They are enhanced with yummy chat masala and some Indian spices. Then there is a brilliant method of air frying and making them a crispy and healthy version. Deep frying ensures you will get that extra crispy exterior, which is the sign of a great pakoras/Bhajji. Perfect for appetizer or snack or starter!
         Mirchi Bhajji is a scrumptious Indian street food is also known as Mirchi vada. In this recipe, green chilies are stuffed with tangy and spicy potato stuffing, which is prepared with boiled potatoes and added some Indian spices and chaat masala to give it a unique taste which compliments the hotness of the Mirchi. However, you can also make simple bhajji without stuffing if you prefer to.
         

How to make the Mirchi Bhajji/Pepper Fritters gluten free?           

Simply use besan/gram flour/chickpeas flour or rice flour while preparing the batter. Chickpeas flour is not only gluten-free but also filled with good protein and fiber, which will also give the fritters a staying power boost.
Cooking Mirchi Bhajji in Air Fryer
         I really recommend this GoWISE Air Fryer. It can accommodate 4-5 fritters at a time and for this recipe only needed two batches to make all of them. Buying a bigger size air fryer will cost you a few dollars extra initially, but you'll save running cost and most important time while using it in the kitchen.
Do not have an Air Fryer?
           No worries, simply heat oil in a kadhai and deep fry them until they become crispy and golden brown in color. Or heat a frying pan with a 2-4 tsp oil and cook fritters until well done.

How are these Mirchi Bhajji Healthy?

            These Bhajji do not contain any cheese or butter and are low in saturated fat. They contain all the nutrition from fresh green pepper, chickpeas flour, veggies and herbs, and spices.

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes; Cooking Time: 15 Minutes
Each serving of Mirchi Bhajji (Fried) Contains 130 Calories, and Air fryer Mirchi Bhajji Contains 80 Calories.

YouTube Video:

Ingredients :

• To Prepare Stuffing:
• Chili Pepper / Green Chillies 4
• Potato 2, boiled and mashed
• Red chili Powder ½ Tbsp
• Green chilies 3 stripes, chopped
• Turmeric Powder ½ Tsp
• Amchur powder / Chaat masala 1 Tsp
• Asafoetida 1 pinch
• Cumin powder ½ Tsp
• Coriander powder ½ Tsp
• Salt 1 Tsp
• Coriander leaves, chopped
• To Prepare Batter:
• Gram Flour/Chickpeas/Besan 1 cup
• Red chili powder ½ Tbsp
• Turmeric powder ½ tsp
• Salt ½ Tsp
• Carom seeds 1 Tsp
• Baking soda 1 pinch
  

Instructions:

• To prepare batter:
• In a bowl add besan, red chili powder, turmeric, carom seeds, salt, and baking soda mix well.
  Add water and make a smooth batter and keep aside.
• To Prepare Stuffing:
• In a bowl add boiled potato, red chili powder, turmeric, cumin powder, green chilies, amchur powder, salt, and coriander leaves and mix well.
• To Stuff and Fry Mirchi Bhajji/Pakora:
• Slit green chilies at the center and remove seeds and stuff the potato stuffing into the chilies.
• Dip the stuffed chili into prepared besan batter, coat, and deep fry till it becomes golden brown color.
• Here, Mirchi Bhajji is ready to serve, serve hot with tamarind and dates chutney, tomato ketchup or with pudina chutney. Enjoy!!!
  

Dietary Comments

• Calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  Per serving contains 130 calories, along with 13 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 7 g fats, and 3 g protein.
  

To Prepare Mirchi Bhajji in Air Fryer:

• Preheat Airfryer at 370 F for 3 minutes.
• Slit green chilies at the center and remove seeds and stuff the potato stuffing into the chilies.
• Dip the stuffed chili into prepared besan batter, coat and transfer to the basket or air fryer safe pan(spray pan or air fryer basket with the oil).
• Air fry from both sides for 6-7 minutes or until golden(flip them after 3 minutes).
• Remove from air fryer and repeat the procedure with the remaining stuffed chili/Mirchi.
• Tadaa, oil-free and tasty Mirchi bhajji ready to serve. Serve hot with tamarind and dates chutney, tomato ketchup or with pudina chutney. Enjoy!!!
  

Dietary Comments

• Calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  Per serving contains 80 calories, along with 13 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 1 g fats, and 3 g protein.
  

Good Time To Eat:

• It is good to eat Mirchi Bhajji/Pakoras as a snack, appetizer or starter.

Eat Healthy Stay Healthy!!!

Traditional Veg. Bhakri Thali

Hello Foodies,
          If you want to lose weight and need to know what and how much to eat during this weight loss journey, here I have the solution and the perfect diet plan for a day. There are many ways to lose weight, and most of the diet plans will make you hungry and unsatisfied, and then hunger will cause you to give up on these plans quickly. And to lose weight no need to starve yourself. Indian diet is Rich in healthy and nutritious foods like green veggies, grains, lentils, sprouts, salads, and fruits. Also, Indian food dishes are famous for their vibrant, fresh spices and herbs and are of Rich flavors! Each and every spice and herb we use in Indian food dishes have their own health benefits and nutrition values. As for diet preferences, most of the people follow a primarily plant-based diet or vegetarian diet. A diet based mostly on veggies contains all the fiber, vitamins and minerals you need to be healthy. Eat breakfast, lunch, evening snack, and dinner, at least 4 meals per day. If you find yourself hungry in the afternoon, add a 5th meal(only salad/fruits). Along with diet plan you need to do exercise at least 5 times a week. It will help you to burn lots of calories and improve your metabolism. Also eating more slowly can aid in weight loss. Add regular exercise to your regimen to boost your health and weight loss even more.                

How to Prepare this Vegan, Gluten Free and Vegetarian (600 Calorie) Lunch/Dinner Thali?

Varan-Bhat: Maharashtrian dish Varan Bhat preparation involving split moong beans or pigeon peas and rice as its main ingredients. This Maharashtrian dal is a vegan, gluten-free recipe and doesn’t require the excellent preparation and lots of spices certain Indian dishes need. In Marathi, varan stands for lentils curry. Bhaat is rice. Firstly rice and split moong dal is cooked in a pressure cooker and then cooked split moong dal tempered with oil cumin and mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chilies.

Fenugreek Leaves Stir Fry: Saute fenugreek leaves in oil, garlic, green, and salt until it cooks well. It takes 12-15 minutes of your time. Adding non-starchy veggies like fenugreek, spinach leaves, eggplants and all greens to your meals will provide a boost of fiber that can help you feel satisfied for a more extended period after eating. Each serving of fenugreek leaves stir fry provides 102 calories, 9.6carbs, 2.3 dietary fiber,  5.5 fats and 4.71 protein along with vitamins and minerals.

Jowar Bhakri/Sorghum Flatbread: To prepare jowar Bhakri you need to add hot water into the jowar flour to make the soft dough which helps in rolling out easily. Then roast rolled disc on a hot pan without oil. Jowar Bhakri is rich in fiber and aids in weight loss. It is naturally gluten-free grain and an excellent source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Kharda/Green chillies-Peanuts Chutney: It's the spicy coarse blend of peanuts, green chilies, cumin seeds, and salt. This is one of the popular dish from Maharashtrian cuisine. It is so easy to make and goes well with all kinds of Indian dishes and especially taste good with bhakri, varan bhat! Kharda is a spicy, fiery, green chili chutney.

Salad/Cucumber: you need to just wash and slice cucumber and sprinkle some salt over it and serve fresh. The electrolytes in cucumber can reduce water retention. Cucumbers are low in calories and contain a good amount of water and soluble fiber, that make them aiding in weight loss. Cucumbers are a nutritious, refreshing and versatile addition to any diet.

Thali Preparation Step-by-Step:

1) Varan Bhat:

Ingredients:

• Split Moong Dal/Split Pigeon peas Dal(Lentils) 1 Cup
• Turmeric 1 Tsp
• Asafetida 1 pinch
• Green chilies 5 strips
• Curry leaves 9-10
• Cumin-Mustard seeds 1 Tsp
• Salt 1 Tsp
• Coriander Leaves 2 Tbsp, Chopped
• Veg.oil 2 Tsp
• Water 1 ½ Cup
• Rice 1 Cup+Water 1 ½ Cup
• Salt ½ Tsp
  

Instructions:

• Wash split moong beans dal/ lentil and add 1 ½ Cup of water.
• Add turmeric, asafoetida, salt and few drops of oil.
• Wash rice and add 1 ½ cup of water and salt ½ Tsp.
• Turn on instant pot and add 2 cups of water into the pot.
• Place rice and lentils pans with trivet and close the lid
• Place vent on sealing position.
• Cook on Manual Mode (Hi) for 6 minutes and NPR for 10 minutes, then release remaining pressure manually.
• Add chopped coriander Leaves to the cooked dal and mix well.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan and splutter Cumin-Mustard seeds, Curry leaves, Green chilies and add to the cooked dal and mix well.
• Tadaa, healthy and soothing Varan Bhat is ready to serve.

2) Methichi Bhaji/Fenugreek leaves stir fry:

Ingredients:

• Fenugreek leaves/ Methichi Bhaji 2 Bunches
• Garlic 6 cloves
• Green chilies 5 strips
• Salt 1 Tsp
• Veg.oil 2 Tsp
  

Instructions:

• Pluck and wash fenugreek leaves and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan and add garlic and green chilies and saute for 1-2 minutes on medium to low flame or until garlic becomes golden color.
• Add fenugreek leaves, salt and mix all well.
• Saute and cook for 7-8 minutes or until fenugreek leaves cook well and all the water evaporated.
• Tadaa, simple, healthy and tasty fenugreek leaves stir fry/methichi bhaji is ready to serve. Enjoy!
  

3)Jowar Bhakri/ Sorghum Flatbread:

Ingredients:

• Jowar Flour/Sorghum Flour 1 Cup
• Water ½ Cup 
  

Instructions:

• To Prepare Dough :
• In a mixing bowl add jowar flour and by adding hot water knead to make a dough(add water as needed).
• To Make Bhakri:
• Divide dough into equal parts and make a small ball from the divided dough.Sprinkle some flour on floor or rolling board and flatten dough ball by rolling with your palms, make it a round shape.
• Meanwhile, heat the pan or tawa and place bhakri on tawa (make sure pan or tawa should be hot). 
• Be careful while putting the bhakri on tawa dusted side should be an upper side. 
• Now, spread some water on bhakri and flip it immediately and roast from both sides with the help of hand as shown in the video(this technique helps bhakri to puff up nicely). 
• Tadaa, crispy, healthy and tasty jowar bhakri is ready to serve. Enjoy!!!

4) Kharda / Green chilli-Peanuts Chutney:

Ingredients:

• Peanuts ½ Cup
• Green Chillies 5 Strips
• Cumin seeds 1 Tsp
• Salt ½ and
• Veg.oil 1 Tsp
  

Instructions:

• In a blender/grinder add roasted Peanuts, Green chilies, salt, cumin seeds and grind to make a coarse spice mix.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan and add grinded mixture and roast for 4-5 minutes.

5) Cucumber Salad:

• Wash and slice cucumber and sprinkle some salt over it and serve fresh.
• You can adjust the quantity of dishes according to your Calorie needs and food preferences.
  

Dietary Comments 

• Calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Per serving contains 610 calories, along with 103 g carbohydrates, 11.5 g dietary fiber, 14 g fats, and 22 g protein.
  

Good Time To Eat:

•            It's good to eat veg. thali for lunch or dinner(for dinner you can skip rice).

Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy!!!

Masala Palak Bhakri / Spinach-Sorghum Flatbread

How to Make Masala Palak Bhakri / Spinach-Sorghum Flatbread

Hello Foodies,
          Palak-Jowar Bhakri is my kind food, it's savory, flavourful, and toasty flatbread for any meal of the day and a great tasting recipe for the whole family. Instead of the same old side of Bhakri, serve up toasty, crispy, and mouth-watering Palak-Jowar Bhakri (Spinach-Sorghum Flatbread). This flatbread cooked on the stovetop and it takes a few minutes to crisp and puffs up. The aroma of cooked bhakri is one of my favorites and one that was drifting through my kitchen. This easy and delicious Indian flatbread made with simple ingredients and in a few minutes with no yeast, no oil/butter, no eggs, and no fancy method. All the green color and the taste of spinach flavor you love with tasty garlic goodness. I just made this for lunch today and have been making it for years, as we both (me and my hubby) loves bhakri. It has simple, straight forward flavors. It's a great way to add Spinach or any greens into your diet. Always delicious! They're low in fat, work well with almost any veggies.

             

This gluten-free and greens flatbread is ridiculously yummy for lunch or dinner. Or it can be a tasty snack or could eat this for breakfast, and nobody would judge you. It's just too good.

Is this Healthier flatbread recipe?
This is absolutely vegan, and gluten-free flatbread is naturally lower in carbohydrates, fats and provides the right amount of protein. Each Spinach-Sorghum flatbread offers 100 calories, 20 carbs, and 5 protein. Each flatbread rolled into a thin circular shape. It's perfect for everyone to eat. 

What can Spinach-Sorghum Flatbread be used for?
This flatbread recipe is so easy, simple and made in just a few minutes, but it lends itself to so many flavor combinations. This homemade flatbread -
It can be eaten by dipping into your favorite curries or stews.
Once flatbread cooked you can brush it with melted butter, minced garlic and coriander leaves, it tastes damn good!
It can be wrapped around veggies and meat like we make Frankie.
You can top this flatbread with your favorite spices, chat masala, and seasoning.
Get ready to be enraptured at how easy it is to make your own flatbread at home!

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes; Cooking Time: 10 Minutes.
Each Spinach-Sorghum Flatbread Contains 100 Calories.

Video Recipe:

Ingredients :

• Spinach leaves/Palak 1 Bunch
• Jowar flour 2 cups
• Green chilies 3 strips
• Garlic 2-3 cloves
• Sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
• Red Chilli Powder ½ Tbsp
• Turmeric powder 1 Tsp
• Coriander powder 1 Tsp
• Cumin powder 1 Tsp
• Carom seeds 1 Tsp
• Salt 1 Tsp
• Asafoetida 1 pinch
• Water as needed to knead the dough 
  

Instructions:

• To Blanch Spinach Leaves :
• In a pan add water and boil it, once the water boiled add washed spinach leaves and cook it for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Now, drain the water and transfer the blanched spinach into the grinder, add green chilies garlic and grind it to make the puree.
• To Prepare Dough :
• In a mixing bowl add jowar flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin, and coriander powder, asafoetida, salt, carom seeds, and sesame seeds and mix well.
• Now add spinach paste into the flour and knead to make the dough(add water if needed).
• To Make Spinach Bhakri:
• Divide dough into equal parts and make a small ball from the divided dough.
• Sprinkle some flour on floor or rolling board and flatten dough ball by rolling with your palms, make it a round shape.
• Meanwhile, heat the pan or tawa and place bhakri on tawa (make sure pan or tawa should be hot). 
• Be careful while putting the bhakri on tawa dusted side should be an upper side. 
• Now, spread some water on bhakri and flip it immediately and roast from both sides with the help of hand as shown in the video(this technique helps bhakri to puff up nicely). 
• Tadaa, crispy, healthy, and tasty palak bhakri is ready to serve. It goes well with any curry. Enjoy!!!
  

Tips To Make a Puffy and Crispy Bhakri:

• Knead, knead, knead to make dough soft(it helps to make bhakri puffy).
• While rolling bhakri place one hand around the edges and then roll with the other hand, which will help you to make crack free and round bhakri.

Dietary Comments:

• It makes 8 servings.
• The calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Per serving contains 100 calories, along with 20.7 g carbohydrates, 2.6 g dietary fiber, 1.74 g fats, and 5.3 g protein.

Health Benefits of Jowar-Palak Bhakri:

• Spinach-Sorghum Flatbread is low in fat, carb and Contains the right amount of protein.
• Each serving of Spinach-Sorghum Flatbread Contains 100 calories, 20 g carbs, 2.6 g dietary fiber, 1.75 g fats, and 5.3 g proteins.
• It is high in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
• Spinach is high in fiber and water content, both of which help to prevent constipation and promote a healthy digestive tract.
• The folate in spinach is right for your healthy cardiovascular system, and magnesium helps lower high blood pressure.
  

Good Time To Eat:

• It is good to eat Spinach-Sorghum Flatbread for lunch and dinner.

Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy!!!

Mango Lassi : Perfect and Refreshing Beverage For This Summer

Hello Foodies,
           A chilled glass of Mango Lassi! A perfect start of the Summer and a better treat to beat the heat. It's too good, frothy, creamy and authentic summer beverage to drink this hot summer day. Starting a day with Mango Lassi is the only thing which makes my summer interesting. Love every sip of it.  Sometimes, to make a salty-savory version of lassi, it flavors with salt, roasted cumin powder and chaat masala instead of sugar. Don't sweet and savory versions of lassi sounds yummy and so refreshing? Yup, taste really yum!
 

How to make Mango Lassi?
Lassi is a creamy and frothy blend of yogurt, milk, and sugar. Sometimes dry nuts and fruits added to enhance the flavor. It's basically yogurt based smoothie/drink and is popular in India. To make Mango Lassi, I have used fresh Mango (you can use store bought pulp/frozen pulp too), homemade yogurt, sugar and blended it to make a frothy and creamy drink.

How to Make Vegan Mango Lassi?
             If you follow a Vegan diet or allergic to lactose, just replace the yogurt with an alternative made of almond, coconut or soy and blend to make a vegan version of Mango Lassi. Serve fresh and chilled for a pleasant cooling effect.

             Mango Lassi is the most popular lassi in the united states and every time we go to an Indian restaurant here in Florida, we always order my All-Time favorite drink Mango Lassi. The sweetness of Mango pairs so well with the sour yogurt in this refreshing Mango Lassi. So try our Indian Mango Lassi recipe for a refreshing, healthy drink. It will refresh your mind and will quickly become one of your favorite beverage.

Preparation Time: 2 Minutes.
Each Serving of Mango Lassi Contains 130 Calories.

YouTube Video:

Ingredients :

• Mango pulp from 1 mango
• Dahi / Yogurt / Curd 2 Cups
• Sugar 2 tbsp
• Ice cubes
• Mango cube and Dry nuts for garnishing

Instructions :

• In a mixer grinder/blender pour mango pulp, yogurt(curd), sugar and few ice cubes and blend it to make a smooth and creamy texture.
• Pour the blended lassi into the jar or glass, topped with sliced dry fruits and mango cubes, serve chilled. Enjoy!!!
  

Dietary Comments

• Calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Per serving contains 130 calories, along with 19 g carbohydrates, 0.5 g fats, and 12 g protein.

Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy!!!

Hot & Spicy Chicken 65 | Non Deep Fry | Restaurant Style Chicken 65 Recipe | Air Fryer Recipe

Hello Foodies,
        Juicy, perfectly tender chicken breasts are liberally seasoned and marinated with homemade Indian spices, yogurt and eggs and air fried for the best texture and then sauteed in yogurt based sauce. Don't it sounds yummy? Yup, it is! My hubby can eat Chicken 65 for any meal. He just loves it.  This recipe starts in the air fryer for a perfect golden brown sear then finishes on the stovetop for the most flavourful and tastiest result. I have prepared quite a lot chicken 65 recipes and ended up concluding that this one is the very best version with a soft juicy and really flavorful result. Which can be served as a quick appetizer for any parties.

Do you need an air fryer in your home?
This GoWISE air fryer is my Christmas gift, I got it from my Santa. I have done unboxing video on this air fryer and after that getting tons of requests for air fryer recipes. So I have prepared Mawa gujiya first time in my air fryer and outcome was superb. We loved it. Then I did a test, and started with my chicken 65 recipe and tested half in oven and halt in the airfryer. And results are: The chicken was juicy, moist in the inside and crispy, tender on the outside and both tasted exactly the same. The good thing to using the air fryer is it cooked in about half the time which is pretty good.

YouTube Video:

Ingredients:

• To Marinade Chicken:
• Chicken 560 g
• Ginger Garlic Paste 1 Tbsp
• Red chili powder 1 Tbsp
• Black pepper powder ½ and
• Turmeric 1 Tsp
• Cumin powder 1 Tsp
• Coriander powder 1 Tsp
• Garam Masala 1 Tsp
• Lemon juice 1 Tbsp
• Salt 1 Tsp
• Corn Flour 2 Tsp
• Eggs 2
• Yogurt 3 Tbsp
  

• To Temper / Prepare Chicken 65:
• Green onions ¼ Cup 
• Green chilies 5 strips
• Ginger-Garlic paste 1 Tbsp
• Curry leaves 10-12
• Red food Color 1 pinch
• Red chili powder 1 Tsp
• Salt ½ Tsp
• Soya sauce 1 Tbsp (optional)
• Yogurt ¼ Cup
• Olive Oil 2 Tbsp
  

Instructions:

• To Marinade Chicken:
• In a bowl place chicken pieces and add red chili powder, garam masala, turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, black pepper, salt, ginger-garlic paste, corn flour, lemon juice, and yogurt, mix all, cover and keep aside for 2 hours.
• To Cook Chicken in Air Fryer:
• Preheat air fryer at 180 C / 350 F for 5 minutes.
• Line air fryer pan/basket with aluminum foil and spray cooking oil.
• Put chicken pieces into the greased pan.
• Air fry from both sides for 15 minutes or until golden(flip them after 7-8 minutes).
• Remove from air fryer and repeat the procedure with the remaining chicken.

• To Prepare Chicken 65:
• In a pan heat oil and add curry leaves, green chilies, ginger garlic paste and saute.
• Now add yogurt, red chili powder, salt, red food color, and spring Onions and saute for few seconds.
• Add cooked chicken pieces, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Garnish with spring onions and chicken 65 is ready to serve. Enjoy!!!
  

My Take:

• You can totally skip adding food Color and soya sauce if you don't like it.
  Instead of 2 eggs, you can add 1 egg too.
  

Dietary Comments

• Calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Per serving contains calories, along with  12g carbohydrates,  1g dietary fiber,  9g fats, and  30g protein.
  

Health Benefits of Chicken 65 :

• Chicken 65: it is one of the low calorie, low fat, and high protein recipe.
• Diets with high levels of protein have been known to be effective in reducing weight and chicken has been one of the leading contenders in weight loss, since it provides high protein content. 
• Heart Health: Homocysteine is an amino acid that can cause cardiovascular disease if levels are high in the body, eating chicken breast suppresses and controls homocysteine levels.
• High Protein: Chicken is one of the most top protein suppliers. 
  

Good Time To Eat :

•             It's good to eat Chicken 65 as a snack, appetizer or starter.

Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy!!!