Protein Rich Dinner Recipes
Today we are going to Share 3 protein rich dinner recipes. In a hustle and bustle of this fast paced world, it’s easy to overlook.
The essential role that protein plays in maintaining a healthy life, from muscle repair to immune system support.
Protein is something that often gets sidelined, so today I will give you three dinner recipes that are not only delicious but are also packed with protein.
Roasted Mustard Tahini Paneer
Our first recipe is roasted mustard tahini paneer for this, you will need 250 grams of paneer or indian cottage cheese cut into thick slices.
One tablespoon mustard oil, two tablespoon tahini paste this is still or sesame seed paste.
In the middle east, they call it tahini, one tablespoon chopped coriander, one teaspoon ginger paste, half teaspoon black pepper powder, one teaspoon cuban powder, one teaspoon salt and little garam masala for flavour.
Now let’s see how to make it in a bowl, mix together mustard oil, tahini paste and all these ingredients to create a marinade.
Coat the paneer slices with this marinade, ensuring each piece is well covered. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 to 20 minutes to absorb the flavour.
Heat a grilled pan or a regular pan. Place the marinated paneer slices on the hot pan. Cook for two to three minutes on each side until golden brown crust appear.
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Remove the paneer from the pan and transfer them to the serving plate. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve along with stir fried vegetable.
In this recipe, paneer is rich in protein, calcium and vitamin d. It aids in muscle growth, bone health and boost metabolism.
Mustard oil contains omega three fatty acid that help reduce inflammation and improve heart health.
Tahini paste is a good source of healthy fat, proteins and various vitamins and minerals, including magnesium and calcium.
Quinoa lentil bowl
Second recipe is Quinoa lentil bowl. For this colourful dinner, you will need half cup Quinoa, half cup whole masoor dal, one and a half cup water, half cup veggies of your choice like carrots, beans, broccoli or palak, one to two tablespoon oil, one teaspoon chopped ginger, half teaspoon turmeric powder, one teaspoon dry mango powder amchur, one tablespoon coriander powder, one teaspoon cumin powder, salt as per taste, the recipe needs some preparation in advance.
The lentil needs to be pre soaked. Soak them overnight or first thing in the morning. Soak quinoa for five to ten minutes. Before you cook and wash it thoroughly.
Before using to remove the saponin, saponins are natural compounds found in plants that make foam in water.
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Heat the pressure cooker and add oil. Add ginger. Cook for two minutes and add the vegetables of your choice.
If you are including spinach, add it last before closing the pressure cooker. Add soaked lentil along with all the other ingredients and cook them for two to five minutes.
Now add quinoa, spinach and water. Mix well again and pressure cook for two whistles. Open the pressure cooker once the all pressure gets released.
Serve hot along with the spoon of curd here quinoa is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids.
It’s also rich in fibre, magnesium and vitamin b. Masoor dal is also high in protein and fibre.
Besides being a good source of iron, folate and magnesium. Carrot provides beta carotene, beans they offer fibre, broccoli provides vitamin k and c, while spinach is rich in iron and vitamin.
Masoor dal carrot chila
And now our last recipe is Masoor dal carrot chila, To make this, you need to put together one cup split Masoor dal.
Soak it for two to 3 hours. One cup grated carrot, one fourth cup finely chopped coriander leaves, half teaspoon cumin powder, half teaspoon turmeric powder, salt to taste and oil for cooking, rinse soaked Masoor dal thoroughly and blend it into a smooth batter using a blender or food processor.
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Add a little water if you need. In a mixing bowl, combine the Masoor dal and batter, grated carrot, chopped coriander leaves, cubing turmeric powder and salt.
Mix well to form a smooth batter. Heat a pan over a medium heat. Pour a laddle full of batter onto a hot skillet and spread it evenly to form a thin chila.
Drizzle a little oil around that chila and cook until the edges start to lift and a bottom is golden brown.
Carefully flip the chila using a spatula and cook the other side until it turns into golden brown.
Repeat the process with the remaining batter and make more chilas. Serve this Masoor dal carrot chila hot with curd or your favourite chutney.
Masoor dal is a great source of protein and beneficial for heart health, aids in weight loss and helps in stabilizing blood sugar level.
Including all these protein-rich food like paneer, quinoa and Masoor into your dinner ensures that you are meeting your nutritional needs.
So the next time you are planning for a protein-packed dinner, give these recipes a try and enjoy the benefits they offer to your health.