26 Nov

Make this tomato-based tangy Pakistani Chicken Karahi in just 35 minutes! You can use fresh or canned tomato puree. Just basic Indian spices for this tangy and buttery stir-fried curry. Do check the easy video recipe!

Here’s a spicy, restaurant-style recipe for chicken karahi. The kind of karahi you get on Dhaba (street restaurants) of Karachi. Karahi is most famous amongst all curries of Pakistan, like Ginger chicken curry or keema curry, and very easy to make.

The ingredients of the karahi recipe are more or less the same what makes all karahi different is technique. Authentic chicken karahi is made in ghee with the main ingredients of meat, tomato chilies, and ginger. A lot of stir-frying, in the end, is a key factor in making karahi.

A visual of chicken karahi ingredients is always helpful. But I won’t list all the ingredients which are clearly visible and labeled too.

Chicken: Bone-in chicken is best for karahi. Boneless chicken can also work but the fats from bones add more flavor to karahi.
Ghee or oil: I used oil in this recipe to keep it simple and healthier. But the dhabas use ghee and I must confess ghee AKA clarified butter tastes much better.
If you don’t have ghee consider using a mix of oil and butter. Lastly, Dhaba karahi is loaded with fat and I’m using bare minimum fat. You can’t reduce it further or karahi would taste watery and not as good.
Fresh tomatoes: Fresh, flavorful, deep red, fully ripened, and firm tomatoes add a lot of flavor to the recipe. I used freshly made puree because we don’t like tomato skins in karahi.
But sliced tomatoes also work very well and are easier too.
Ginger: Chicken Karahi means load of ginger garnish and more ginger in the curry. The depth of taste comes from fresh ginger.
Black pepper: Freshly grounded pepper tastes far more intense than bottled pepper. So the extra effort of grinding is worth it.
Green chilies: Just like ginger, green chilies are a must for karahi. And the aroma of chilies plays a big role in the overall Karahi look and flavor.
Look for thicker and less spicy chilies for garnish. While in the curry goes smaller spicier chili paste.
Dried fenugreek, optional: This add a very Punjabi or Lahori touch to the karahi but you can skip it. Get more info about fenugreek here.
Kashmiri chilli powder or paprika: This ingredient is mainly for colorof chicken karahi. But if your tomatoes have rich red color, you can do without it.

Posted on November 26, 2021
Categories: Best Health Recipe

24 Nov

RESTAURANT STYLE CHICKEN HANDI

This restaurant style Chicken Handi is so creamy and luscious. It’s a flavour-rich Pakistani curry which comes together quickly in one pot and is a perfect family meal. Serve it alongside some fluffy naan or plain boiled rice.

Chicken handi in a blue bowl with cream on top and cucumbers on a side plate

Chicken Handi translates to chicken in clay pot. Traditionally this curry is made in a terrocota pot which imparts its unique flavour to this dish.

Chicken Handi is milder than other South Asian curries but still rich in flavour. The chicken is cooked in a creamy base of yogurt and cream.

In most Pakistani restaurants, boneless chicken is used for this handi but you can also use bone-in chicken. And in my recipe, I use a standard pot to make this curry.

Chicken handi in a bowl with red chilies, cucumber slices and coriander on the side

The authentic Chicken Karahi has only a tomato-based masala and is traditionally cooked in a karahi (means wok).

Whereas chicken handi includes tomatoes as well as cream and yogurt for a smooth, rich base. Chicken Karahi is also spicier than Chicken Handi.

Four process shots of chicken handi recipe

Fry chicken in oil on high flame till it changes colour.
Then cut two tomatoes in half and let them steam in the pot on medium-low heat till you are able to peel off the skin with tongs. Then break the tomatoes with the spoon and mix in with chicken along with tomato paste. Let everything gel together and the oil to come on top.
Stir in all the dry spices. You can skip the coconut powder if you don’t have it.
Then add the yogurt and cook it on medium-high flame.
In the end pour the cooking cream. Let it thicken and add crushed dried fenugreek leaves. They give an amazing flavour to curries.
Serve this restaurant style Chicken Handi garnished with extra cream and alongside some Garlic Naan or plain boiled rice.

Can You Make Chicken Handi Without Cream

You can replace the cooking cream with half and half. And if you want to skip it entirely increase the yogurt from ¼ cup to ½ cup.

How Long Chicken Handi Lasts

You can store this curry in the fridge in an airtight container for upto a week.

Close up of Pakistani chicken handi with sliced ginger, cream and fresh chopped coriander on top

Posted on November 24, 2021
Categories: Best Health Recipe

22 Nov

5 Reasons to Buy Pasture Chicken

There are a lot of reasons people don’t buy organic food, but one place I rarely see people waver is in the meat aisle. Organic food can be very suitable for your health and well-being, but still many people prefer their low cost food which is honestly non-organic and is very bad for your health long-term.

While the low price-tag on non-organic chicken is enough to tempt people out of the organic aisle for a moment but when they are feeling especially thrifty, there are too many reasons to go for shopping on organic and free-range chickens. And today, Quartz has also announced yet another reason to buy organic chicken. Industrial chicken farming is fueled by under-paid workers operating in terrible conditions and as a result these chickens are not fed proper nutrition. Here are five additional reasons why you should buy organic, healthy and free-range chicken:

1. It’s better for the environment. Industrial or normal chicken farming and large broiler chicken (chickens raised for meat) operations contribute to major water quality issues. Farmers will often discard their chicken litter in open fields as fertilizer, but the high-density of this fertilizer is then carried by rain into major waterways and streams. Where as organically raised pasture-fed chicken are roaming around freely and are given the best environment for their health to grow.

2. Organic chickens have happier and healthy lives. While “organic” doesn’t always translate to just treatment of the chickens, there is some level of quality control and diet, organic chickens can’t be raised in cramped conditions and must have free-range access, organic chickens are fed best food and are completely anti-biotic free. To ensure you’re purchasing healthy and happy chickens, go straight to the farm or farmer and ask about the living conditions of their chickens. If they raise happy chickens, the farmers will be happy to tell you all about them. But if you want to have a quality, organic chicken you can also buy from freslivery.

3. Some believe organic chicken tastes better. Since organic chickens feed is highly regulated and they are observed in a healthy environment, there are rarely shortcuts in what they’re fed, so they often end up tasting better than chickens that lack feed regulations. You are what you eat, and so is your chicken.

4. Organic chicken may be healthier for us. While there is no significant nutritional difference between organic and factory-farmed chicken, non-organic chickens who are frequently given antibiotics can develop antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria—plus they’re more likely to be infected with salmonella. While the heat of cooking can kill both of these concerns, it may be worth it to you to be safe rather than sorry.

5. It supports smaller farmers. A great deal of factory farming is concentrated in just fifteen states. By buying organic chickens from smaller farmers, you’ll be supporting their livelihood for years to come.

Posted on November 22, 2021
Categories: Blogs

16 Nov

Best Low-Fat Healthy Chicken Biryani Recipe

Healthy & Tasty Low-Fat Chicken Biryani

Freslivery is sharing our best health-filled recipe made by our top-notch chef under the observatory of our best Pakistani nutritionist’s, biryani is one of the most amazing and royal delicacies. It is a very popular dish in Pakistan and considered to be luxurious treat to enjoy on special occasions.

Due to the fact that Chicken Biryani involves only chicken thighs, chest meat and is made with fresh ground spices it is completely considered to be healthy. Though biryani is higher in calories and fat when compared to chicken breasts, chicken thighs are still a good source of protein. but since we have made biryani with our organic and healthy chicken that is how we make low-fat healthy chicken biryani in Pakistan, if you want to know about our further recipes than make sure to stay tuned with us.

Best Biryani Recipe — **Best Low-Fat Biryani Recipe**

Total Calories:

There is a decent amount of calories in a chicken biryani but our low-fat biryani has got your back, If you follow freslivery chicken biryani recipe, you’ll get around 300 calories from one serving which is 35% less than a normal high fat biryani. This includes the portion of basmati rice that’s eaten along with the chicken.

Ingredients for a Healthy Biryani:

1 Tablespoon (10g) Vegetable Oil
4 small sized (400g) Chicken Breasts
1 (150g) Onion
1 (160g) Red Pepper
16 Tablespoons (200g) Dried Easy Cook Basmati Rice
3 Teaspoons (9g) Medium Curry Powder
2 Mugs (500ml) Water
4 Tablespoons (120g) Frozen Peas
3 Tablespoons (75g) Seedless Raisins

Method:

Peel and finely chop the onion. Wash, deseed and chop the pepper.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the chicken for 5 minutes until browned.
Add the onion and pepper and fry until soft.
Stir in the rice and curry powder and fry for another 2 minutes.
Add the water and raisins.
Bring to the boil and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked, stirrIng occasionally. Add more water if necessary. Add the peas 5 minutes before the end of cooking.
Once the rice is cooked, use a slotted spoon to dish up and enjoy hot.

Time saving tips:

Now if you are looking for a time saver-tip, why not make this in bulk and freeze some for an easy meal another time? Just remember to make the rice fresh each time and to let it cool before popping it into the freezer.

Cost saving tips:

As for cost-saving tips you can use any meat such as beef works really well in this. It’s good to keep a look out for offers or cheaper cuts of meat such as chicken thighs that you can dice yourself. To make this vegetarian, you could pop in a can or two of kidney beans or cannellini beans instead – these are super healthy and tasty. Why not try using whatever vegetables you have in? Fresh work best, but even frozen peas and sweetcorn from the freezer taste good. Raisins add a nice finishing touch, but no need to worry if you don’t have any.

Nutritional information:

Calories : 300
Protein : 38g
Fat : 4.5g
Carbohydrates : 55.4g
Salt : 0.4g

How to make it more amazing:

If you are looking to find your low-fat biryani more tastier and healthy, you can marinate your organic chicken more with yogurt and spices as it will tenderize the chicken more for your taste.Marinating and resting chicken makes it more soft and succulent, so do not skip that. and to make your chicken more tasty and healthy, you can buy it from freslivery which is operating all over pakistan

Posted on November 16, 2021
Categories: Best Health Recipe

16 Nov

Role of Nutrition in Recovery from COVID-19

Nutrition has played a key role during recovery from COVID-19 for many cases. A healthy organic diet will provide your body with the energy and nutrients you need for your overall health, it has also played a significant role in rebuilding immunity for several viruses.

Covid-19 pandemic did hit hard all around the world, and also has led many of us be more mindful of our health. Many people are now health conscious and are looking after their health and the health of their loved ones as well, generally speaking your nourishment is crucial for recovery of your body as well, so it is important to ensure that your body has enough energy (i.e. calories) to do so. Even if you are trying to lose weight generally, this is not the time to continue to do so – it should wait until you are fully recovered.

There are many causes for this deadly virus but the most reported symptoms of long-Covid include fatigue, reduced appetite, nausea, chemosensory dysfunction and reduced energy levels, all of which can affect food choices as well, now it’s important for your immune system to stay in tip-top shape during the Covid pandemic, especially as a new strain of Covid is spreading known as Delta variant, and among which one of the best ways to stay healthy is by maintaining a nutritious diet.

Our expert nutrition’s suggest you 2 diets that could be of benefit to those recovering from Covid-19 or managing long-Covid are below, and the one that will suit best depends on the person’s nutritional status which is why our expert Nutritionist of Pakistan suggest that you should eat.

Healthy Diet – this diet is recommended for those of a healthy weight, have not experienced weight loss, and food intake has not been affected
High protein & high calorie diet – this diet is recommended for those who have a reduced food intake, unintentional weight loss or low body mass index (BMI)

Healthy Eating Diet

Based on the food pyramid, this diet aims for a balanced approach.

5-7 portions of fruit and vegetables per day
- Tip: Eat a variety of different colours as they will provide your body with different nutrients!
3-5 portions of carbohydrates per day
- E.g. wholegrain bread, potatoes, pasta and rice
3 portions of calcium per day
- E.g. cheese, yoghurt and milk
2-3 portions of protein rich foods per day
- E.g. meat, fish, beans and nuts
Reduce the amount of fats, oils and spreads that you are consuming
Limit processed food and drinks, as they can be high in fat, sugar and salt
- E.g. biscuits, cakes, chocolate bars and crisps
Aim for 8 cups of fluid per day, preferably water

High Protein & High Calorie Diet

This diet is a diet that is high in protein and calories (energy). For a high protein and high calorie diet, it is recommended to consume 3 meals and 2-3 snacks each day. If your appetite is reduced then a small and often approach may be beneficial, ensuring that you are eating foods high in protein and calories regularly throughout the day.

Food fortification can play a role in increasing both calorie and protein content of foods and should be considered if you are not meeting nutritional requirements from food alone. Food fortification is when additional substances – such as butter, cream, milk or cheese – are added to food or drinks to increase the calorie and protein content. An example is fortified milk, made by adding skimmed milk powder to whole milk.

If nutritional requirements cannot be met through diet and food fortification, there may be a need for oral nutritional supplements – nutritional drinks that provide additional energy, protein, minerals and vitamins. The use of these should be discussed with a dietitian or GP first.

Remember that this is general advice, but nutrition can play a key role in the recovery from COVID-19. this diet is shared by our expert nutritionist, if you want to eat a healthy chicken to improve your immunity please visit us at freslivery.com

Posted on November 16, 2021
Categories: Nutritional Guide

12 Nov

How to Make Your Food Healthy

This is a phrase that many peoples have most likely heard that “food is medicine”, and if you’re a regular reader of our Freslivery blog, you are probably also familiar with the idea that the way food is grown is medicine as fruit and livestock grown in Freslivery is 100% pure healthy and organic, to fully comprehend this concept it’s important to understand that the healing properties of food begin in the soil and how we grow our food and what we feed our livestock is critically important to your overall health.

These concepts as well as the advancement of it are ending up being progressively essential specifically due to the fact that we go to the crux of an international situation in which many people all over the world are metabolically undesirable as well as becoming worse. Actually, according to a research study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Gillings College of Global Public Health, just 12% of Americans can claim to be metabolically healthy and balanced.

Why? It involves a significant and sudden nutritional change that has taken place within the past 3 generations. Because time our farming systems altered significantly, and also our food system did the same, focusing much less on the top quality of the food and also even more on the quantity and also economics of it.

Throughout the world, food is celebrated for its recovery capability, both for our bodies and our neighborhoods. As an example, every fall, I have a ritual of making fire cider, an apple cider vinegar mix infused with foods like garlic and turmeric root because I understand it is loaded with vital residential properties to protect my body immune system over the winter months. I likewise remember the happiness of consuming fish tacos on the beaches of Belize bordered by the neighborhood of some of my friends. This was medication to me also, which can be found in the form of food around the common table.

These are just a couple of examples of how food really is medication. Yet it still leaves space to ask, what is actually called for to make foods medical? If we think of producing a medicine cupboard out of our fridges as well as cupboards, what is it regarding food that supplies remedies for our bodies?

Here’s what is in that food on your plate that keeps you not only functioning, but thriving in the world today:

Macro nutrients:

To start, proteins, which usually originate from various type of pet sources, nuts and also seeds, vegetables, as well as also vegetables such as broccoli, are accountable for the growth, repair work and also upkeep of your body’s cells.

Fat is incredibly important, supplying power to our cells and supporting our brain, vision, as well as joint health and wellness. Once again, lots of fat sources in our food originated from animal sources, however likewise avocados, nuts and seeds, olives, and milk resources.

Finally, carbohydrates finish off the macro nutrient trifecta. They are also a vital source of power, and on top of that, they control procedures entailing glucose, breaking down glucose with the help of insulin.

Vitamins & Minerals

The vitamins and minerals that come from our food work as a team with macro nutrients to perform and regulate hundreds of roles in your body that is necessary to sustain life. For example, vitamin C, zinc, and magnesium enhance immune function in the body. Likewise, copper and folate are associated with nerve impulses and reactivity in the body. These same vitamins and minerals (and many more) also have a role in muscle tissue development and metabolism.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are substances that protect cells from free radicals, which are damaging to our health when left unchecked. Free radicals, which show up in our body because of the toxic world we live in, can quickly damage DNA, occasionally mutating into cancer cells. However, antioxidants in the foods we eat can neutralize these unstable molecules and reduce the risk of damage.

Along with protecting our DNA, antioxidant properties regulate the stimulation of enzymes and can have an antibacterial effect within the body. They can help prevent cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and conditions associated with aging.

Posted on November 12, 2021
Categories: Blogs

02 Nov

Oganic Food Benefits

Organic food better than non-organic food

Is organic food really better than non-organic food that we have been eating till now? And why you should care about it? Well the term “Organic” is referred to the way agricultural products are grown and processed in a natural manner, while there might be slight differences from country to country. The reason why we prefer organic food because organic corps and livestock are raised in a healthy way and are nutritious for you, and are raised without the use of artificial fertilizer and artificial feed for the livestock as they can endanger their immune system and is very harmful as a result your health will be deteriorated as well.

Organic corps and pasture-raised livestock is very beneficial for you because the way your food is grown or raised is directly proportional to your and your family’s well-being, as it has a huge impact on your on your mental and emotional health as well as the environment. Organic food consist of beneficial nutrients, antioxidants, than usually grown non-organic food and livestock which lead people with allergies to foods, and chemically grown or artificially grown food can harm your loved ones.

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Organic meat online marketplace in Pakistan

Now you might think that where can you find best healthy and organic food online in Pakistan, now you don’t have to worry about it as Freslivery provides best healthy online organic marketplace, our top product is organic chicken which is pasture-fed and is raised on vegetarian feed, which makes them healthy and tastier in nature. Aside from that, Organic produce contains fewer pesticides which is why they are chemical free, and organic food is way fresh and better because they don’t have Antibiotics or other things. As organically pasture-raised livestock is completely free from antibiotics, growth hormones.

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Organically raised livestock has more omega-3 and a healthy fat which are very necessary for your heart, and nowadays as Covid-19 is on the rise and you need healthy fats and protein to secure yourself from this deadly disease.

Freslivery suggest you to buy organic food, as we believe that you should live a healthy lifestyle and so does your loved ones. Even thou you might find Organic food at expensive rate in the market but fear not as we will provide you the best online meat marketplace with best cheap rate and we will also provide you the healthiest way to cook as well.

Posted on November 2, 2021
Categories: Blogs

02 Nov

Why We Eat Pasture Feed Raised Chicken

Healthy Chicken to a Healthy Life

Healthy and fresh livestock farming is very sustainable and provides a very organic and mouthwatering tasteful chicken experience to the consumer, which is why it requires the use of a pasture-based farming system. There are many people in Pakistan that are not living a healthy lifestyle and they lack nutritious foods, which is why Freslivery decided to provide high quality best organic food to the citizens of Pakistan, for this mission we have collaborated with Dreamworld and Q&N’s flavor.

Why Eat Organic Food?

Freslivery provides pure organic and healthy foods, which consist of best poultry products and best diary and meat products in Pakistan. Why you should choose consume Pasture-raised animals for yourself and your family? The reason is that Pasture-raised animals roam freely in their natural environment which is a must, where they’re able to eat nutritious grasses and other plants that their bodies are adapted to digest. Additionally, there are dramatically improving the welfare of farm animals, pasturing also helps reduce environmental damage, and yields meat, eggs, and dairy products that are tastier and more nutritious than foods produced in more intensive production systems.

Which is the best Pasture-fed or non-organic feed for livestock

We provide top-notch quality chicken and meat, especially our chickens are organically raised Pasture-fed vegetarian chickens with no added hormones, steroids or antibiotics, our chicken and cows are fresh, healthy and yummy in taste. On pasture-fed, chickens consume about 15-20 percent of their diet from the grass and forage and other plants and get additional vitamins and protein from eating insects, this is a very healthy process for them. As the majority of their diet is from grain and oil seeds but they obviously enjoy eating the live plants and insects. Animals raised on pasture enjoy a much higher quality of life than those confined within intensive production systems and in a artificial manner. When raised on open pasture, chickens, cows and turkeys are able to move around freely and carry out their natural behaviours. This organic and natural lifestyle is impossible to achieve in intensive production systems where they provide artificial and non-organic feed, where thousands of animals are raised in confined facilities, often without access to sufficient fresh air or any sunlight which is absolutely hazardous for your health and your loved ones. These conditions may easily become a breeding ground for bacteria and the animals frequently become ill, so intensive production farms routinely treat with antibiotics to prevent outbreaks of disease. That is why we only provide pasture-fed to our livestock.

Best online organic food marketplace in Karachi

Now you might think that yeah that is all good and well, but where can I find a healthy and organic chicken meat in Pakistan or a healthy online marketplace? Well we have got your back, as we provide all the organic food and groceries right at your doorsteps. Yes! You can order chicken meat online in Karachi or any other city where you live, and in a recent published health news growing body of research indicate that pasture-raised meat, eggs, and dairy products are better for consumers’ health than conventionally-raised, grain-fed foods. Our meat In addition to being lower in calories and total fat, pasture-raised poultry have higher levels of vitamins, and a healthier balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fats than conventional meat and dairy products which is essentials especially for young and old ones. Free-range chickens have around 21% less total fat, 30% less saturated fat and 28% fewer calories than their factory-farmed chickens as they are absolutely killing your immune system as well and is hindering your child’s growth.