How to make perfect calories in Pakistani foods
Are you one of those people who love to eat and hate to exercise?
Then this article is for you. We are going to discuss the following topics in this article so you can enjoy your favorite food and burn calories at the same time.
You will also know how many calories are there in some of your favorite Pakistani dishes/meals that you should avoid or at least limit if you have any intention of losing weight or maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Without any further ado, let’s get started.
Breakfast
Roasted nuts - Nuts are a great addition to any breakfast. The best part is that they're rich in heart-healthy fats and protein and very low in carbs, making them a great substitute for higher-calorie foods such as bagels or cereal. Plus, nuts can actually fill you up so you'll be less likely to overdo it on empty calories later on in your day.
The exact amount of nuts will vary based on how much you eat at once and your caloric needs, but an ounce or two is a good place to start if you're trying to keep fat intake low. A small handful of almonds, walnuts, pecans or peanuts should do it.
Almonds are particularly nutritious because they have more monounsaturated fats than other nuts. Just don't go overboard with nut butters (which tend to have more added sugar) and always choose unsalted varieties.
If you like crunchy food with your breakfast, try slicing some celery into sticks and dipping them into peanut butter before eating; just watch out for hidden salt (celery tends to absorb a lot). As far as cereals go, oatmeal is one of our favorites. It's high in fiber and contains a decent amount of protein while still being relatively low in calories. We recommend adding cinnamon to sweeten things up, which has been shown to help control blood sugar levels after meals.
You could also add fruit to liven things up even more—blueberries are packed with antioxidants! And we haven't even gotten to lunch yet! Here's where we get really excited about all those delicious Pakistani dishes made from rice and lentils... Have you ever tried Chana Masala? If not, let us introduce you to a world of possibilities.
Chana Masala consists of chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans), tomatoes, onions and spices mixed together to create a hearty stew that makes for excellent leftovers. Chickpeas are another superfood packed with nutrients including protein, folate and iron. Folate helps lower levels of homocysteine—an amino acid in your blood linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease—and chickpeas are one of only five plant sources containing significant amounts.
Iron deficiency is common among women who aren't getting enough dietary iron in their diets, especially during pregnancy when requirements increase dramatically. Lentils are another of our favorite foods. They're loaded with protein and fiber, and a single cup contains roughly half the daily recommended value of both. Lentils are also a great source of thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6 and magnesium. Thiamin is essential for energy metabolism, brain function and nervous system health.
Low levels of thiamin may lead to fatigue, depression or anxiety—all symptoms commonly associated with stress—so getting enough in your diet is important for staying healthy. Niacin plays a role in maintaining proper skin health by helping to form new cells and reducing inflammation, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC).
Vitamin B6 plays a key role in many body functions including protein metabolism and red blood cell production. Magnesium is one of the most important minerals in our bodies, playing a role in more than 300 different chemical reactions. Deficiency is linked to heart arrhythmias, insomnia and muscle cramps. If you're tired of plain old white rice, it's time to give basmati a shot. Basmati is a long-grain variety of rice that originated in India and Pakistan.
When cooked, it's fluffy and light with a slightly nutty flavor—perfect for complimenting curries or other spicy foods. The UMBC notes that basmati contains more fiber than any other type of rice and also provides iron, zinc and B vitamins.
If you're looking for a gluten-free alternative, we suggest trying quinoa. Quinoa is actually a seed rather than a grain and is considered a complete protein. A 1/2-cup serving contains 8 grams of fiber and more than twice the amount of iron as in spinach.
Quinoa also contains all nine essential amino acids, making it an excellent choice for vegetarians or vegans. It's easy to prepare—just boil it in water until the water evaporates—and can be served hot or cold, depending on your preference.
If you're looking for another way to spice up your rice, consider making biryani instead! Biryani is a traditional Indian dish consisting of rice and meat or vegetables.
It's typically flavored with saffron, turmeric, cardamom and other aromatic spices. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that saffron may have anti-depressant effects and improve mood in people with mild to moderate depression.
Turmeric is another ingredient used in biryani that can be beneficial for your health. The UMMC notes that turmeric contains several active compounds called curcuminoids, which are believed to have antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory effects.
Curcuminoids also seem to inhibit the growth of cancerous tumors and reduce blood clotting—both important factors for preventing heart .
Lunch
It's lunch time, and you feel great. You're hungry, but not famished. It's a pleasant feeling; almost like you can go all day without eating if you had to—which is great, because that just might be necessary! What do you order?
Your meal doesn't have to be high-calorie or low-calorie. But it does need to fill your belly and leave you satisfied for longer than 20 minutes. It should also be nutritious enough that it doesn't come with an extra side of guilt.
The key is portion control: Make sure you don't overdo it on calories or your next snack will suffer, too! Here are some tips for filling up with lower calorie foods at (and what you can look forward to having later in the afternoon). 2) Eat smaller portions of higher-calorie food.
For example, instead of ordering a large pizza loaded with cheese and pepperoni, order two medium pizzas and share them both equally between friends. This way you get more pizza for less calories. If you’re dining out, ask your server to split meals into multiple plates before serving them to you.
3) Choose healthy sides. Many restaurants offer healthier options as sides such as steamed vegetables or fruit salad instead of fries or chips. Ask your server about these options when placing your order! A small plate of veggies makes any meal healthier – even if they’re fried! 4) Order less food. It sounds simple, but it works:
Eat until you're satisfied, not until you're stuffed. When dining out, ask for a take-home container before your food arrives and put half of it away before digging in—you'll be less likely to overeat and more likely to save some for later!
4) Drink water with lunch (and all meals). Water helps fill you up and keeps you hydrated throughout the day—and it's calorie-free! If plain water isn't doing it for you, try adding lemon or lime slices for flavor.
Or drink unsweetened iced tea (it's only 20 calories per glass!). 5) Eat slowly. It takes about 20 minutes for your brain to register that your stomach is full. Try chewing each bite of food at least 10 times before swallowing so you can feel satisfied without overeating. 6) Don't eat when you're not hungry. Hunger is a great tool: It lets us know when we need food so we don't starve to death! But sometimes we get hungrier than we need to be and end up eating too much before our bodies are actually ready for more food. Make sure you're really hungry before diving into your next meal—if you’re not, wait until you are! 7) Avoid mindless snacking.
Eating while watching TV or surfing online is easy—but it also makes it easy to mindlessly snack on high-calorie junk food between meals. Plan ahead and pack healthy snacks like fruits and veggies so they’re available when hunger strikes instead of having to stop what you’re doing to find something unhealthy nearby. 8) Eat protein at every meal.
Protein fills us up faster than carbs do because our bodies have to work harder to digest them; plus, protein gives us lasting energy instead of making us crash an hour later like sugary snacks do.
Dinner
Chicken nihari and (Lassi) لاسی نہری. Nihari is a thick stew cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, lime juice, cumin and coriander leaves. It is typically eaten with white flatbread (naan), or rice. Lassi is a chilled yogurt-based drink that's often served as an accompaniment to spicy food. And it’s delicious!
I would recommend using lassi to cool down your mouth after eating nihari. The spices in both of these dishes are quite hot so you will need something cold and refreshing to wash them down with. Lassi fits perfectly here because it not only tastes great but also helps you digest your meal better.
I would recommend drinking at least one glass of lassi after every meal if you want to lose weight quickly. The secret behind losing weight is simple: burn more calories than you consume. But when people talk about burning more calories, they usually mean going for long runs or spending hours on a treadmill.
This might be fine for some people but most of us don't have time for such things. Instead, try eating healthy snacks like fruits and vegetables instead of junk food all day long. These foods are low in fat and high in fiber which means they take longer to digest, meaning your body burns more energy trying to break them down into smaller components.
This results in higher calorie burn throughout the day which leads to faster weight loss! You can easily prepare these foods at home by following our step-by-step guide above. We have included everything from shopping list to recipes so you won't have any trouble making these dishes yourself. Happy cooking!
1 teaspoon oil (for frying) 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup tomato, finely chopped 2 green chilies 3 cups cabbage, shredded 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon coriander leaves(finely chopped) Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat; add onions and sauté until golden brown color. Add green chilies and sauté until soft.
Add cabbage along with salt and pepper powder; stir well until mixture becomes dry. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Remove from heat; squeeze lemon juice over it. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving hot as side dish with rotis or parathas.
You can also serve with white rice instead of rotis. This meal can be prepared easily within 15 minutes. Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Calories: 77 Fat: 0 g Carbohydrates: 17 g Sugar: 8 g Sodium: 118 mg Fiber: 5 g Protein: 4 g Cholesterol : 0 mg Calcium : 32 % Iron : 13 % *Nutritional values are given as per USDA database. Values may vary depending on preparation method.
1 teaspoon oil (for frying) 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup tomato, finely chopped 2 green chilies 3 cups cabbage, shredded 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon coriander leaves(finely chopped)
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat; add onions and sauté until golden brown color. Add green chilies and sauté until soft. Add cabbage along with salt and pepper powder; stir well until mixture becomes dry. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Remove from heat; squeeze lemon juice over it.
How to make sweet cherries & walnuts with cream and cheese cake: Cake: Ingredients: 6 eggs 80 grams of butter 100 grams of sugar 40 grams of all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder A pinch of salt 125 milliliters milk 1 / 4 th teaspoon vanilla extract Procedure:
In a bowl, beat eggs slightly before adding sugar into them. Keep stirring as you do so till they turn thick. At that time you may also start mixing salt together with butter and then begin mixing it together with egg mixture using your spatula . Once done add flour alternatively with half portion of your milk.
The final mix will be smooth so put it in pan on fire at low flame. Let it cook for 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean . Remove from heat and let cool down.
When cooled down spread your favorite jam over cake layer followed by another layer of cake mix . Spread remaining jam over topmost layer and finally pour cold cream over entire surface of cake.
Garnish with chopped nuts if desired . Refrigerate for one hour before serving cold. Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Calories: 509 Fat: 32 g Carbohydrates: 31 g Sugar: 22 g Sodium: 306 mg Fiber: 2 g Protein : 9 g Cholesterol : 188 mg Calcium : 19 % Iron : 12 % *Nutritional values are given as per USDA database. Values may vary depending on preparation method.
1/2 cup almonds (chopped) 1/2 cup cashews (chopped) 1/4 cup sesame seeds (roasted) 3 tablespoons poppy seeds 3 tablespoons golden raisins 2 tablespoons dried cranberries 3 cups fresh cherries (halved) For topping: Milk powder or icing sugar Method:
Take a large bowl and mix almonds, cashews, sesame seeds, poppy seeds , golden raisins , dried cranberries and fresh cherries along with some milk powder or icing sugar . Mix well so that ingredients get covered properly with topping. Serve immediately after refrigerating for about an hour. Enjoy! Note: You can store these cherry bars in refrigerator for up to 5 days but please serve chilled only.
