THE SECRET BEHIND CHICKEN GIZZARD

GIZZARD?

Gizzard, a part of the chicken organ, which you mostly not using in your dish, and throw in the garbage.

It is the part of a bird’s stomach in which food is changed into smaller pieces before it can be digested. The gizzard is a very thick and muscular part of the stomach in the birds. The gizzard is also found in other poultry, like turkeys, ducks, fowl, emus, doves, and pigeons.

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IS GIZZARD CONTAINS NUTRIENT?

Chicken gizzards are one of the healthiest portions of Chicken which contain;-

Protein

The gizzard is actually one of the most nutritious parts of the chicken. It is high in protein. So high, in fact, that one cup of gizzard meat can satisfy up to 88% of your daily recommended value of protein. (18g in per 100g)

Fat and Cholesterol

A 100-gram serving of chicken gizzards contains 3 grams of total fat, less than 1 gram of which is saturated. A diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer.

Macronutrients

A cup of chopped, cooked chicken gizzard contains 223 calories, 44 gm protein 4 gm of fat,  1 gm saturated fat. This serving provides you with 88 percent of the daily value for protein, which helps to forming new cells and as a source of energy.

Vitamin

Gizzards are a good source of vitamins, such as vitamin B-12, niacin, riboflavin. All those very effective in brain function and forming red blood cells and DNA. It can improve blood circulation, produce hormones, support nervous system function, antioxidant function, producing energy, and keeping your skin and hair healthy.

How To Cook Chicken Gizzard?

For 4 pax

Ingredient:-

Chicken Gizzard ------------------- 600g(clean and cut into small size)

Mustard Oil ------------------------- 60ml

Bay Leaves--------------------------- 2 no

Peppercorn -------------------------- 6

Clove ---------------------------------  4

Cinamon ----------------------------- 1 inch

Big Cardamom---------------------- 2 no.

Cummin -----------------------------  1tsp

Onion --------------------------------- 1.5 Cup(sliced)

GreenChilli -------------------------- 3no.(slit)

G.G Paste----------------------------- 2 tbsp

Tomatoes ----------------------------- 1 Cup(sliced)

Fresh Coriander -------------------- For Garnish

Turmeric Pwd------------------------1/2 tsp

Red Chilli Pwd ---------------------- 1/2 tsp

Coriander Pwd ---------------------- 1 tsp

Garam Masala ---------------------- 1/4 tsp

Salt ------------------------------------ ?

Preparation 

1. Heat oil in an iron skillet add bay leaves, cinnamon, clove, peppercorns, and cumin. let them loos their aroma in the oil.

2. Add Sliced Onion and green chili, and cook until golden brown. 

3. Add G.G(ginger & garlic) paste and stir, until its smell went out.

4. Now add pieces of gizzard and sear it for 5-7 minutes.

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 5. Add Powdered spices ( turmeric, red chilli, coriander, and garam masala) and salt. Stir all and cover it. put the flame on simmer for 10-12 minutes.

  

                

6. Remove the cover, stir again and check gizzard soften or not. if not then cook more till it's soft.

7. Add sliced Tomatoes and Coriander stem. Stir it and again cover until tomatoes soften.

 8. Serve Hot garnish with ginger Julienne, slit green chili, and Chopped fresh coriander.