National Keto Day: 3 Delicious And Easy Keto-friendly Recipes You Must Try
National Keto Day is observed every year on January 5. On this day, we are reminded that people who follow ketogenic diets severely restrict their intake of carbohydrates to the point that their bodies begin to use fat for fuel rather than carbohydrates. Fat usage for energy leads to weight reduction, but it also prevents seizures in epileptic patients and has been found to improve cognitive brain function. Keto continues to be one of the top buzzwords when it comes to dieting and nutrition, due to its effectiveness and the numerous health benefits it offers in addition to weight reduction. To help you reach your weight loss goals on your fitness journey we have listed down below some delicious and easy-to-make keto-friendly recipes. (Also read: What can you eat on a vegan keto diet? Fitness experts answer )
National Keto Day: 3 Delicious And Easy Keto-friendly Recipes You Must Try
Keto chicken curry
National Keto Day: 3 Delicious And Easy Keto-friendly Recipes You Must Try
(Recipe by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor)
National Keto Day: 3 Delicious And Easy Keto-friendly Recipes You Must Try
Keto chicken curry(Unsplash)
National Keto Day: 3 Delicious And Easy Keto-friendly Recipes You Must Try
Ingredients:
National Keto Day: 3 Delicious And Easy Keto-friendly Recipes You Must Try
750 grams chicken, cut into 2 inches on the bone
National Keto Day: 3 Delicious And Easy Keto-friendly Recipes You Must Try
4 tbsps full-fat yogurt
2 tsp red chilli powder
Salt to taste
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 small onion
1 large tomato
3 tbsps butter
6-8 black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
2 green cardamoms
2 cloves
1 tbsp coriander powder
2 tsp cumin powder
3 tbsps chopped fresh coriander leaves
½ tsp garam masala powder
Coriander sprig for garnish
Method:
1. Take chicken in a bowl, add yogurt, red chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice and mix well. Set aside for 30 minutes.
2. Finely chop onion and finely chop tomato, set aside.
3. Heat butter in a non-stick deep pan, add black peppercorns, bay leaf, green cardamoms, cloves and sauté till fragrant. Add the chopped onion and saute it till golden brown.
4. Add tomato and salt, mix well, cover and cook till the tomato turns soft and pulpy.
5. Add coriander powder, cumin powder, and mix well. Add marinated chicken and sauté on high heat 4-5 minutes.
6. Add chopped coriander and 2½ cups water and mix well. Cover and cook till the chicken is ¾ cooked.
7. Add garam masala powder and mix well. Cover and cook till the chicken is cooked completely.
8. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot.
2. Keto brownie
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