Chatpata Rings

Chatpata rings, an occasional and monsoon snack for the short breaks, these munchies look and taste great. Limit the portion size, since they are deep-fried and habit-forming. The most hassle free dish for the way it tastes !

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time     : 15 mins 
Servings            :  4

Ingredients

To Be Mixed Together Into A Masala 

1/2 tsp chaat masala
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp powdered sugar
salt to taste

 

Other Ingredients1/2 cup maize flour (makai ka atta)
1/4 cup plain flour (maida)
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
1/4 tsp oil for kneading
oil for deep-frying

 

Method

1. Combine the maize flour, plain flour, oil and salt in a bowl and knead into soft dough adding warm water (approx. 4 tbsp). Keep aside for 5 minutes.
2. Knead again using oil till smooth and elastic.
3. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and roll out each portion into a 150 mm (6”) diameter circle.
4. Divide each circle into 2 equal portions (you will get 4 semi-circles).
5. Place a semi-circle on a flat, dry surface and cut it into 1 cm. Thick strips.
6. Repeat with the remaining semi-circles to make more strips. Keep aside.
7. Roll each strip into a ring and press to seal the edges.
8. Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry the rings in batches in oil till they turn golden brown in colour. Drain on absorbent paper.
9. Sprinkle the prepared masala and toss well.

Pack

1. Cool slightly and pack in a Air Tight box.

 

 

5 Green Foods with healing powers

Food plays a significant role in our life. Yet, though humans are famous for eating practically anything and everything in the food chain, care should be taken to make the right choices. That means eating food that is rich in vitamins and other nutrients – and this shouldn’t be guess work. Why not include some of the green foods below, which have extraordinary healing powers? 

1. Kale

Kale is a highly nutritious vegetable that has the strength to support our body’s detoxification system. It not only lowers the risk of contracting cancer, but is also very helpful in lowering cholesterol levels. This great vegetable is also a good source of dietary fiber and comes with the benefit of containing vitamins (A, C, K, B6), copper, calcium, manganese and potassium. It is also used to avoid lung congestion in Chinese medicinal practice. Eating kale 2-3 times a week to enjoy the maximum benefits from this miraculous food.

2. Cherries


The cherry is a superfruit that is a great source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Cherries are full of phyto-nutrients and free of sodium and fat. Recently, scientists have discovered that melatonin found in cherries has anti-aging properties and it also helps in preventing memory loss. Rich in antioxidants, cherries also reduce the risk of heart disease and ease the pain of arthritis and gout. A must-eat fruit that has a fantastic flavor too.

3. Broccoli


Broccoli is a powerful weapon that can fight cancer and battle birth defects. This super food not only boosts the immune system but helps the building of bones. A rich source of all sorts of vitamins (E, A, C, K, B6), potassium, manganese, iron and calcium, broccoli is known to fight against tumor development. We should eat a little of it every day, as it is available fresh year round.

4. Guavas


The guava is a sweet, tropical fruit, ideal for aiding with weight loss. Guava helps with constipation, effectively prevents cancer and heart disease, and prevents skin problems. It treats male fertility problems, too, being a rich source of vitamins like vitamin C, as well as dietary fiber and minerals. Guava is also used to treat diarrhea, fever and diabetes in traditional medicinal practices.

5. Kiwi fruits


Being rich in dietary fiber, kiwis are a very healthy choice for diabetes patients, as they help control sugar levels. The kiwi is also helpful in preventing coughing. Best known as a very good supplier of both vitamin C and vitamin K, the kiwi fruit could also prevent asthma and colon cancer. A sweet and small fruit with a unique flavor, it furthermore has the power to protect the eyes. 

CHINESE SAMOSA RECIPE

Chinese Samosa is a very popular recipe. Jain Chinese samosa is yummy and tempting to have, non jains can try it and jains can have it. Learn How To Make Chinese Samosa by following this easy recipe.

Ingredients:
• 1 cup Noodles (boiled)  • 1/2 cup french beans (semi-boiled) • 2 cup cabbage (shredded)  • 1 tsp Soy Sauce  • ½ tsp Ajinomoto  • 2 tbsp Oil  • Salt to taste  • Oil for deep frying For Dough • 1 cup Maida • ½ tsp Salt  • 2 tbsp Oil  • Water to knead
Method :
• To make filling, heat some oil in a pan, and add cabbage, french beans and ajinomoto to it. Cook till the vegetables become tender. • Now add noodles, soy sauce and salt to the above. Stir it. • After 2-3 minutes, put off the flame and allow it to cool. • To make dough, mix maida, warm oil and salt in a thick bottomed vessel. Add water occasionally to the above till the dough becomes a slightly stiff. • Cover the dough with a moist cloth and keep it aside for 15-20 minutes. • After the due time, take the dough and roll out small circles of 5’’ diameters from it. • Cut each circle into two halves and run a moist finger along the diameter. Join the edges of each semi-circle to make a cone. • Place a tbsp of filling in the cone and seal third side as above. • Repeat the same procedure for the remaining circles. • Now deep fry these stuffed cones in oil on low to medium flame till light brown. • Chinese Samosa is ready to eat. Serve hot with tomato ketchup.

Chocolate Cake

A rich, dense, moist chocolate cake. Eggless Chocolate Cake is a mouth-watering and a delightful British dessert.

Learn how to make/prepare Eggless Chocolate Cake by following this easy recipe.

Preparation Time: 10mins

Cooking Time     : 60mins

Ingredients:

• 4½ cups All-purpose Flour  • 3 cups White Sugar   • 1 cup unsweetened Cocoa Powder   • 1 cup Vegetable Oil   • 3 cups Water   • 3 tsp Baking Soda   • ½ tsp Salt   • 3 tsp Vanilla Extract

Method :

• Preheat oven to 175 degrees Celsius • Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with vegetable oil and flour. • Take a large bowl and combine together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt and white sugar. • Add vegetable oil, water and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly. • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. • Bake the batter for 1 hour. • Remove, cool down on a wire rack and serve.

Moles and its behaviour !!!

                                                                     
                                                                     
                                                                     
                                             
The Chinese Almanac, also known as the Tung Shu, is commonly known as a book of auspicious and inauspicious dates, but there is so much more to the Tung Shu than that. It is a vast mine of information relating to astrology, codes and symbols, derived by the wise sages and philosophers of ancient China. In this issue, we bring to you the secrets from the almanac regarding moles on your face and what they mean depending on which part of your face they appear. 

First, check your face for any moles, and then look at the diagram above to identify the number(s) that are a closest match to the moles on your face. Usually, the moles only hold meaning for you if they are prominent and they are the only one. If your face if full of spots, acne or "little" moles, they do not count. When you've ascertained which position corresponds to the mole on your face, look up the meanings listed by numbers below.

Position 1 to 3
As a child, you are somewhat rebellious and a free spirit. You have an innate creativity and work best when you are given a free hand. Generally, your superiors like your avante garde approach to life. If you have a mole here, you are far better off in business and being your own boss rather than working for somebody. What is promising is that you have the luck to be your own boss.

Position 4
You are an impulsive person, often acting with a flamboyance that gives you charisma and a sparkling personality, but you can be difficult when there are too many opinions. You tend to be rather argumentative, but never to the point of holding grudges. This mole tends to give you an explosive temper and should you decide to remove it, you will find yourself becoming calmer and more at peace with the world.

Position 5
A mole above the eyebrow indicates that there is wealth luck in your life, but you will need to earn it and work harder than most people. All the income you make must be carefully kept as there are people who are jealous of you who might attempt to sweet talk you into parting with your wealth. Be wary of those who try to interest you in get-rich-quick schemes. If you have a mole here, it is advisable not to be too trusting of others. Follow your instincts and be cautious. And never allow other people to control your finances.

Position 6
A mole here indicates intelligence, creativity and skill as an artist. Your artistic talent can bring you wealth, fame and success. It also indicates wealth luck, but this can only be fully realized if you follow your heart rather than stick to conventional means of making a living. Success will come if you are brave.

Position 7
Moles under the eyebrows indicate arguments within the extended family that cause you grief and unhappiness. This will affect your work and livelihood. It is advisable to settle any differences you have with your relatives if you want peace of mind to move ahead.

Position 8
This is not a very good position for a mole. Your financial position will constantly be under strain because of a tendency to overspend. You also have a penchant for gambling. The only thing is you must know when to stop. Meanwhile, someone with a mole here has a tendency to flirt with members of the opposite sex as well as with the same sex. Better be a little discerning where you exert your charms, or you might get into trouble.

Position 9
This mole position suggests sexual and other problems. It is an unfortunate mole and you are well advised to get rid of it. It brings a litany of woes and a parade of problems. 

Position 10
A mole here just under the nose indicates excellent descendants luck. You are surrounded by family at all times and will have many children and grandchildren. You have the support of those close to you and will be both materially and emotionally fulfilled.

Position 11
Moles here suggest a tendency to succumb to illness. It is a good idea to have this mole removed especially if it is a large, dark-coloured mole. Otherwise use lots of foundation to cover it.

Position 12
A mole here foretells a successful but also a very balanced life. You are likely to be not just rich, but famous as well. But although you have every opportunity to live the high life, you will have a satisfying home and family life as well. Women with moles here are particularly lucky and tend to be beautiful and glamourous as well.

Position 13
Your children will be a big worry in your life. Your relationship with them is not good. There is nothing much you can do about this except to learn some tolerance.

Position 14
A mole here suggests a vulnerability to food which can be a big problem in your life. You may have allergies against certain foods or you may simply be eating too much.

Position 15
You are a person always on the move and constantly renovating and redesigning your house. You like to be introduced to new things and see new places. You are not happy if you remain in one place for long. You enjoy travel and adventure, and have a very observant eye.

Position 16
You need to be careful when it comes to eating, and also when it comes to your sex life. These are your two biggest problems. You tend to have weight issues which can make you depressed. You enjoy romance, sometimes with more than one person, but because you are a person with some morality, you will feel guilty about it and this will cause you much stress.

Position 17
You will be someone of great social prominence. You are active on the social scene and an excellent conversationalist. There is a tendency to become bigheaded about your success, which could lose you your good name. This will affect you deeply because you draw your confidence and self worth from what others think of you.

Position 18
You are a person always on the move. There is a great deal of overseas travel in your life, but you should take extra care each time you cross the great waters, as your mole prefers you to stay at home.

Position 19
You have money luck and many good friends, so this is a good mole to have. Your weakness is that you tend to succumb to the charms of the opposite sex. In your life, it is this that could get you into hot water, so do cool your ardour!

Position 20
A mole here can be very lucky or very unlucky. If you have a mole here, you are destined either for extreme fame or infamy. You have great flair for creativity and are also highly intelligent, but your talents can be used for both good and bad. You are not a person to be trifled with for you are no pushover and do not forgive and forget easily. This mole is a mark of someone who will go down in history either as a great or as a tyrant.

Position 21
This is a good mole, as it suggests plenty to eat and drink throughout your life. This mole also brings fame and recognition.

Position 22
Your life is always happy and things go smoothly for you. You could well become a sports superstar if you have the passion for it. Moles at the end of eyebrows also suggest a person of authority and power, so if you are the CEO of a company, you will do very well.

Position 23
You have a high IQ, and you are both brain smart and street smart. You have a highly-developed survival instinct and will lead a meaningful and long life. You will be active until a very old age and will have friends and family around you till the very end.

Position 24
You will achieve fame and fortune in your young age and you are advised to use this period to safeguard your old age, as people with moles here tend to have a harderlife as they get older.

Position 25
You will enjoy good prosperity and recognition luck, but do be careful of excesses. Stay traditional in your attitudes and you will have a long and fruitful life.

What does dieting mean?

What is dieting? What does it mean?

Dieting, mainly it means trying to reduce excess of body weight. The only way to loose fat is by consuming fewer calories per day than your body needs. Insulin resistance is a major cause of excess weight / obesity, so make sure you consult your physician before opting for any dieting plan.

Tips for successful dieting which are based on information only.

1. Drink at least 2-5 liters of water everyday, depending upon the type of weather conditions. Tea, Coffee and alcohols are not to be taken as the substitutes for pure water as these products contains dehydrating agents; they rather get rid of water from the body reserves. Soda and juices also reduce the urge to drink water.

2. Avoid junk food. Junk food means: food which has low nutritional value and high fat, sugar and calories content e.g. salted snack foods, candy, gum, most of the sweet desserts, fried chips, chocolate, cakes, soft drinks, hamburgers etc. These contain very little protein, vitamins and very high calories.

3. Eat small meals at frequent intervals instead of one large meal and avoid late night meals/snacks. Eating smaller meals during the day means control on obesity. The truth is that when you eat more often, your metabolism speeds up as the body understands there is more food on the way and better metabolism means your body burns off calories instead of storing them.

4, Avoid ready, processed food in which preservatives are used.

5. Avoid fatty food and alcohols: Alcohols have to be metabolized by the liver, so the liver can't perform the same job of, metabolizing fat at the same time. Fats: Include minimum possible oils to get fewer calories, in to your diet. Make sure to burn fat, you consume to reduce your excess weight.

6. Get your diet plan worked out by the dietician who will prepare the exact number of calories in-take for your dieting plan. Eat right kind of diet, introducing fruits and vegetables of all colours in your menu.

7. Choose the right kind of exercises according to your routine and activities. Make sure your exercise routine more interesting by using exercise audios/videos.

8. Food selection should be based on the lowest amount of sugar, sodium and carbohydrates.

9. Never keep on eating from a jar, as like this you will not be able to have a check on yourself on the quantity intake.

10. Soups are the best way of filling yourself but make sure you take freshly prepared soups to avoid intake of preservatives.

11. When coming to eating desserts, take a small amount.

12. Don't skip a meal as by doing so you tend to overeat during the next meal.

13. Keep daily record of intake and how many calories you are using.

14, Eat fruits and vegetables salad for snacks instead of salties and fried chips.

15. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables (unless these are baked or tossed with butter) as most of these contain low   fat and calories. Many of these contain important vitamins and fiber. Avoid avocados, coconut and olives as all of these contain fat naturally.

Puzzles Spot

Look at this picture of coffee beans three divine cow, and three children's faces.

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PARANTHE WALI GALI

PARANTHE WALI GALI:-

Paranthe Wali Gali ("lane of parantha-makers") in Old Delhi is a famous gourmet locality in the world. The famous Mela restaurant in the UK has imitated this famous gali and in Bombay the "Only Parathas" restaurant group is trying to copy the ambience of the Delhi lane.
In the years just after the independence, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit came to take their parantha meals in this gali.The "Pandit Dayanand Shivcharan" shop proudly displays the photograph of the Nehru family eating in their shop. The late Jayaprakash Narayan was a regular visitor.
 

Foods:-

The food is old fashioned, strictly vegetarian, and cooked dishes do not include onion or garlic, since the owners are Brahmins, and traditionally their clientele has included Jains in the neighborhood. Varieties include exotic fillings like kaju, badam, matar, Mix Paranthas, rabri, khoya parantha, gobhi parantha, Parat parantha, etc.The parantha is usually served with sweet tamarind chutney, mint chutney, mixed vegetable pickle, paneer and potato curry, potato and fenugreek curry, and a sauteed mash of sweet pumpkin.
 

Drinks:-

Sweet lassi, often served in Kulhars is also a specialty of this place.

8 Super Nutrients for Weight Loss

1. Monounsaturated fats

Replacing carbohydrates in your diet with monounsaturated fats will help you slim down by shuttling fat away from your midsection.

Where to get it: Avocados, Macadamia nuts, and olive oil are great sources of monounsaturated fats. They also come packaged with great nutrients such as antioxidants (in olive oil), fiber (in avocado), and B-vitamins (in macadamia nuts).

2. EGCG

EGCG or Epigallocatechin gallate is an antioxidant found in green tea. EGCG can increase thermogenesis or heat production through extra calorie burning and the use of stored fat as energy. Some research also shows that EGCG can stop the growth of new fat cells.

Where to get it: The greatest weight loss effects of EGCG are seen when combined with caffeine, as it naturally occurs in green tea.

3. Raspberry ketones

Raspberry ketones are an antioxidant found in raspberries that preliminary research shows have some interesting fat loss effects. Raspberry ketones can increase the production of the muscle-energizing, fat-burning hormone adiponectin as well as directly increasing the burning of stored fat.

Where to get it: You can't come close to getting enough raspberry ketones via eating raspberries so to reap these benefits you'll need to take a concentrated raspberry ketone supplement (they are inexpensive and available at more health food stores). Keep an eye out for more about raspberry ketones and weight loss as new research gets published.

4. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

Docosahexaenoic acid or DHA is one of the two omega-3 fats. DHA can stop growth of young fat cells and actually causes them to die, says research published in the Journal of Nutrition.

Where to get it: To get more DHA in your diet, pick up an algae-based DHA supplement to reap the benefits.

5. Acetic acid

Vinegar, a dilute form of acetic acid, has potent glucose-lowering effects. One study in Italy found that when participants added just more than1 tablespoon of vinegar to their meal (as salad dressing) they experienced a 30 percent decrease in their post-meal blood sugar levels. Controlling blood sugar remains an essential component to weight loss and maintaining a lean body.

Where to get it: Adding vinegar to salads should be standard protocol, but if you can manage to find chocolate balsamic vinegar, it makes an excellent addition to a protein-packed chocolate smoothie.

6. Protein

Protein from lean sources like dairy, or soy are weight loss rock stars. The amino acids that make up protein cause your body to release the fat-burning and energy-stabilizing hormone glucagon. The process of digesting protein also stimulates your body to release the satiety hormone CCK. This one-two punch combined with the fact that it takes your body more energy to digest and breakdown protein compared to carbohydrates or fat makes it a must-have at every meal throughout your day.

Where to get it: The possibilities are endless, but lean proteins like Greek yogurt , cottage cheese, are especially convenient.

7. Caffeine

Caffeine is one of the most potent weight loss compounds available to you each and every day. Caffeine blocks the breakdown of a compound call camp, which is responsible for mobilizing stored fats so they can be burned as energy.

Where to get it: If you are looking for a bigger fat-burning boost, then make sure to choose black tea over green tea or light roast coffee over dark roast for a larger dose of caffeine.

8. Fiber

Fiber is often touted to be a great nutrient for weight loss because it slows down digestion, allowing for sustained energy and stable blood sugar. However fiber can also optimize hormones released during digestion that are responsible for feelings of hunger and satiety.

Where to get it: Try to get your fiber in its raw form instead of from foods that have been overly processed. The processing of fiber can change its chemical make-up, which can decrease its effectiveness at promoting satiety or lowering cholesterol. Next time you have the choice between oatmeal and cereal made from baked oat crisps, opt for regular oatmeal.