Chicken Soup in Winter

Since the winter has arrived, so has arrived the need and craving for delicious warm foods. What you eat can make a big difference in how warm your body is. There are certain winter foods that will help warm up your body and your spirit too. One of them is your very favorite; Chicken.

Chicken, a great food for winter

Chicken is a body warming food. All the food items made of chicken can warm your body in a wonderful way. It would also help you ward off cold, cough and fever. The healthiest chicken recipe for winters is a bowl of warm delicious chicken soup.

Chicken Soup Recipe for winter

Hot chicken soup helps reduce upper respiratory cold symptoms by clearing clogged airways, and the nourishing broth increases hydration and will give you more energy. The trick is to add plenty of vegetables, including onion and garlic, for extra healing power.

The soothing nature of chicken soup is excellent for rejuvenating your body, mind and soul.

Make a quick chicken soup with the following recipe.

Chicken soup

Ingredients

• Chicken – 100 g
• Onion – ½ sliced
• Garlic – 8 cloves
• Ginger – 1 big piece
• Cumin Seeds – 1 teaspoon
• Pepper powder – ½ teaspoon

Preparation

1. Do not put coriander leaves, tomato or mint leaves. They are body cooling foods. Also avoid turmeric powder.
2. Place the chicken in a large pot.
3. Quarter the onion.
4. Add all the ingredients to the pot with the salt, pepper, and enough cold water to cover (about 8 cups).
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer, skimming any foam that rises to the top, until the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
7. Serve hot

Make this at home or visit Handi for a healthy meal this winter 🙂

Healthy Handi Fish

Are you a fish lover?

Well then you might feel happy to know that you have another very good reason to eat fish; its health benefits !!

Researchers worldwide have discovered that eating fish regularly – one or two servings weekly – may reduce the risk of diseases ranging from childhood asthma to prostate cancer.

Fish is low in fat, high in protein and an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids.
Regular consumption of fish can reduce the risk of various diseases and disorders.

Asthma – Children who eat fish may be less likely to develop asthma.
Fish rich in omega 3 fatty acids can also contribute to the health of brain tissue and the retina.

Cancer – The risk of many types of cancers are reduced by 30 to 50 per cent, especially of the oral cavity, oesophagus, colon, breast, ovary and prostate.

Heart disease – Eating fish every week reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke by reducing blood clots and inflammation, improving blood vessel elasticity, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood fats and boosting ‘good’ cholesterol.

Dementia – Elderly people who eat fish or seafood at least once a week may have a lower risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.

Depression – People who regularly eat fish have a lower incidence of depression (depression is linked to low levels of omega 3 fatty acids in the brain).

Diabetes – Fish may help people with diabetes to manage their blood sugar levels.

Eyesight – Breastfed babies of mothers who eat fish have better eyesight, perhaps due to the omega 3 fatty acids transmitted in breast milk.

Prematurity – Eating fish during pregnancy may help reduce the risk of delivering a premature baby.

So now bite into the delicious recipes of Fish at Handi in a guilt-free healthy way !!

 

Handi Special Paneer Tikka !!

Rustic wooden tent-like interiors complement the traditional feast of Mughlai and Tandoori food served here.  A lively ambiance and prompt service result in deservedly packed evenings for this casual eatery. All said and done, Handi is indeed something to look out for in the central area of Jaipur.

Quality ingredients and modern presentation is entreated only at Handi that takes diners to a spell-bounding dining trip. Dishes are well-thought through and carefully executed – if occasionally eyebrow-raising.

Paneer Tikka has always been the favorite starter to order when we are to start a meal. Here is the finger licking recipe of the Handi special Paneer Tikka. An intensely colored but subtly spiced Paneer Tikka can be prepared at home in micro-wave oven.

Paneer Tikka

Ingredients

• Paneer – 250 gms
• Ginger Garlic paste – 1 tsp
• Garam Masala – 1/2 tsp
• Cumin Powder / Jeera – 1/2 tsp
• Corn Flour – 2 tbsp
• Chili powder – 1 tsp
• Curds/ Yogurt – 1 cup, hung
• Salt to taste
• Oil – 2 tsp
• Kesar colour a pinch (opt) for Garnish
• Capsicum – 1/2
• Tomatoes – 1
• Onions – 2

 

Method to marinade

1. Wash and cube Paneer pieces into 2 inch squares.
2. Cut Onions, Tomatoes and capsicum into 2 inch square pieces.
3. Cut Paneer into long 1/2″ thick cubes.
4. Make a marinade of hung curds, ginger garlic paste, corn flour, garam masala, red chili powder, salt, cumin powder along with oil.
5. Add kesar powder if you are using.
6. Mix the paneer, onion, tomato and capsicum into this marinade.
7. Refrigerate it for 3 hours.

 

Method to prepare

1. Arrange the Tikkas in a Tooth pick.
2. Pre Heat the oven at 210 degree, then switch off the oven
3. Then switch to Combo mode by choosing Convention + Micro Mode, arrange the Tikkas on the tray and cook for 15 to 20 minutes
4. In a plate arrange picks. Garnish with coriander and lemon slices
5. Serve Paneer Tikka hot with green chutney.

 

This tikka will melt in your mouth and delight your palate!