High-Protein Desi Recipes

Chicken Keema with Peas

Comfort food, fat-loss friendly. A high-protein, lower-calorie recipe that fits a fat-loss diet.

per serve · serves 2 · nutrition is approximate

Ingredients

• 500g lean chicken mince
• 1 cup green peas
• 1 onion, 2 tomatoes
• 1 tbsp oil
• Garam masala, cumin, chilli, salt

Method

1. Brown onion in oil
2. Add mince, break it up, cook through
3. Add tomatoes + spices, cook down
4. Stir in peas, simmer 5 min

Why it works for fat loss

Protein keeps you full for longer and helps you hold on to muscle while you're in a calorie deficit. This recipe gets you about 54g of protein for roughly 500 calories, so you can enjoy great flavour while losing fat. Serve it with salad or a small portion of rice or roti to fit your daily calories.