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KABAB PIE

INGREDIENTS FOR DOUGH 1-flour 2 and half cup 2-butter 4 oz 3-salt 1/2 tsp 4-sugar 1/2 tsp 5-baking powder 1 and half tsp 6-egg 1 (mix it and make a dough and let it for 1/2 hour then make 2 dough equally) FOR STUFFING 1- beef/mutton (mince) 1/2 kg 2-eggs 2 3-onion 1 4-green chillies 6 to 7 5-gram masala 1 tsp 6- red chilli(powder) 1 and half tsp 7- salt as per taste 8-oil 1/4 cup METHOD 1- Heat the oil add mutton onion, and all masla till water dies. 2- Add egg mix it well now make two dough roll like roti on a greased baking pan,put one roll roti spread mince then cover with other roll roti. 3-Brush with egg and seal the edges ,bake for 25 minutes on 180 C and serve HOT

HERBS (AMLA)

ADVANTAGES OF TAKING AMLA DIABETES Amla with its high in vitamin c content is considered valuable in diabetes.A spoonfull of its juice ,mixed with a cup of fresh bitter gourd juice,taken daily for two months will stimulate the islets of lengerhans i.e the isolated group of cells that the secrete harmone insulin. It thus reduces the blood sugar in diabetes. Diet restrictions should be strictly observed while taking this medicine.It will also prevent eye complications in diabetes.

NATURAL ULCER THERAPY

Cabbage is one of the oldest folk remedies for ulcer. Reseraches believe that it is possible that cabbage juice helps ulcer patients heel faster. The reason is that the cabbage contains gultamine, and amino acids increase blood flow to the stomach and helps strengthen its protective lining.

FINGER FISH

INGREDIENTS 1- fish finger 1/2 kg 2-lemon juice 3 tbs 3-red chilli powder 1 tbs 4-chat masala 1 tsp 5-vinegar 1 tsp 6-ginger garlic paste 1 tbs 7- ajwain(crushed) 1tsp 8- salt as per taste 9-oil for frying 10-turmeric powder 1/2 tsp 11- black cardamom powder 1 tsp 12- eggs 1 13-bread crumbs 1/2 cup METHOD 1-Marinate the fish with salt, lemon juice,turmeric powder for 1/2 hour then add all masala and again let it marinate for 1/2 hour. 2-Heat the oil in the pan.Dip the marinated fish in the egg batter then roll it in the brread crumbs and fry it till brown. 3- Serve it with ketcup or chatni

TIP FOR CUTTING THE BOILED EGG

When we cut the boiled eggs the egg yolk often breaks. If we dip the knife in the cold water for few second then cut the egg yolk it cut very smoothly.

RICE POTATOES BALLS

INGREDIENTS 1- 2 cup potatoes 2- 1 cup rice 3- 1 cup boiled chicken 4- 1 capsicum 5-1 carrot 6- 3 greeen chillies 7- 1 egg 8-salt as per taste 9-1 tsp black pepper 10-1 cup bread crumbs METHOD 1- Mix all these ingredients and make small balls. 2-Dip that meat balls in eggs batter than roll it in the bread crumbs. 3-Deep fry it in the oil and serve it with ketcup.

TIPS FOR MAKING A FLUFFY OMELETE

1-First heat a non stick pan then add a butter in it. 2-Now beat the egg and stir briskly with a fork. 3- In this way more air goes in your omelete and it make it fluffy. 4- Fry it and serve it hot.

DUM ALOO

INGREDIENTS 1- 500 grams small potaoes 2-1 medium sized onion 3-2- 3 big bay leaves 4- 2 cups curd 5-1/2cup milk 6-1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste 7- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 8- 3 cardamoms 9-3 cloves 10- 6-7 black pepper 11-1 small stick cinnamon 12-1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds 13-1/2 teaspoon turmeric 14-1 pinch asafoetida 15-1 teaspoon chilly powder 16- 4 tablespoons oil/ghee 17-salt to taste. 18-2 tbs coriander and mint leaves METHOD 1-Grate the onion and keep it aside. 2-Beat the curd (yoghurt). Take all the spices and dry grind it together till it’s a fine powder. 3- Peel the potatoes and take a fork and prick it nicely and on all side. 4-Put the oil in a pressure pan and put the potatoes inside and fry them in oil till they turn golden brown and set aside. 5-Take another pan and pour some oil and bring to heat. 6- Then add the bay leaves, asafoetida, ginger garlic paste, grated onion and sauté till the raw smell leaves. 7- Add the mixed spice powder we made. Sauté for a minute

COCONUT RICE

Ingredients 1 cup rice 1/2 coconut few curry leaves 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 2 cardamoms 2 cloves 1/2 inch cinnamon stick 1 large onion 2 garlic flakes 3 green chillies 2 teaspoons ghee 2 tablespoons oil and salt to taste. METHOD 1- Grate the coconut pieces and put it in a mixer with half a cup of water. 2- Whip it twice. Now take a big strainer and strain the coconut milk. Squeeze the coconut pulp in the strainer for thicker milk. 3- You will get half a cup of thick coconut milk, keep it aside. Finely chop the onions and green chillies and keep it aside. 4- Now take a frying pan and pour the ghee and bring to heat. Once its hot add the cloves, cardamoms and cinnamon. 5-Let it crackle and then put the garlic and green chillies, sauté till it turns golden brown. 6- Now add the left over coconut pulp and stir well till it becomes a nice paste. 7-Take another pan and pour the oil and bring to heat. When the oil is well heated up add the mustard and curry leaves and let it crackle. 8- Fo

HOME REMEDIES FOR CONSTIPATION

1- Bale fruit is the best laxative of all fruits. It cleans and tones up the intestines & gives constipation relief. 2- Constipation in toddlers, infants and older children may be relieved by giving bran cereal 3-Guava when eaten with seeds provides roughage to diet can give relief from constipation 4-Add more fruits to the diet prunes pears, grapes, Orange juice & Papaya. 5- Try One tablespoonful of corn syrup added to 8oz of water to cure constipation 6- another natural remedy for constipation is to add a little extra sugar or some honey a glass of milk. Drink twice a day

APPLE PIE

Ingredients For the pastry: 255g/9oz plain flour pinch of salt 140g/5oz hard margarine or butter 6 tsp cold water For the filling: 3 large Bramley cooking apples, chopped, stewed and cooled sugar, to taste caster sugar, to serve Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. 2. Sieve the flour and salt into a bowl. 3. Rub in the margarine or butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. 4. Add the cold water to the flour mixture. Using a knife, mix the water into the flour, using your hand to firm up the mixture. The pastry should be of an even colour and suitable consistency for rolling. 5. Divide the pastry into two halves. Take one half and roll it out so that it is big enough to cover an 20cm/8in enamel or aluminium plate. Trim the edges with a knife using the edge of the plate as your guide. 6. Cover the pastry with the stewed apples and sprinkle with sugar to taste. 7. Roll out the other half of the pastry. Moisten the edge of the bottom layer of pastry and place the secon

HOME REMEDIES FOR SUN BURN

Mix 2 teaspoon tomato juice and 4 tablespoon buttermilk and apply on the face. Leave for 1/2 hour, and wash off. Mix olive oil with equal quantity of vinegar and apply an hour before your bath for sunburn relief Make a paste of Barley, turmeric and yogurt in equal proportions. Apply it over the area of sunburns for sunburn relief. A thin paste of sandalwood applied to the sunburn area is beneficial

ACIDITY RELIEF HOME REMEDIES

Take one piece of Clove and suck on it slowly. This will give you relief from acidity and also help in reducing the onslaught of diseases arising out of acidity. Eat a cup of vanilla ice cream or drink a glass of cold milk to get heartburn and acidity relief within minutes Heartburn relief home remedies Almonds- can relieve hearburn. Eat several almonds when heartburn symptoms persist. Lemons- can prevent hearburn. Cut a lemon into thin strips and dip in salt. Eat before meals to prevent heartburn. Lemon rind can also be eaten to prevent heartburn.

CHEESE BITES

Ingredients: 12 ounces extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten 1/3 cup flour 2 to 4 dashes hot sauce Dash salt 1 teaspoon parsley flakes 1/4 teaspoon paprika cornmeal vegetable oil for frying METHOD Beat egg whites very stiff. Add shredded cheese to egg whites, then add flour, hot sauce, salt, parsley flakes, and paprika. Shape mixture into small balls and roll in cornmeal. Put oil in a heavy skillet to a depth of about 1/4-inch. Heat over medium-high heat. Place cheese balls hot oil; cook until golden brown, turning constantly.

HOME REMEDIES FOR LOW AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Home remedy for Low BP ( Low blood pressure ) Drink a glass of raw beetroot juice 2 times a day, for at least a week. Home remedy for High BP ( High blood pressure) Mix 1/2 onion juice and 1/2 honey. Take 2 tbls once a day for 1-2 weeks. Eat 1 Papaya on an empty stomach daily for a month. Do not eat anything after for about 2 hours.

PRAWNS IN SPICY COCONUT SAUCE

INGREDIENTS 1- half kg prawns 2- 10 dried red chili pepper 3- 2 tsp cumin seeds 4- 1 tsp turmeric powder 5- 2 tsp ginger garlic paste 6- tbs oil 7- 2 large onion thinly sliced 8- salt as required 9- one cup coconut 10-mint and coriander leaves for granish METHOD 1- Grind the chilie, cumin and coriander seeds in a grinder and set aside. 2- Process the thick coconut with ground spices, turmeric , ginger and garlic paste and set aside. 3-Heat the oil in a shallow pan.Add the chopped onion cook it until it get reddish brown.Add coconut spice mixture and and cook until the liquid evaporates and oil separate from the paste. 4- Stir in the reserved thin coconut milk and let it simmer until reduced to a creamy sauce.Add salt to taste. 5- Stir the prawns into the sauce and cook a few minutes until the prawns are just cooked don't over cook that .Serve with steamed rice. 6- garnish with mint and coriander leaves.

Treatment for allergy cough

Since coughing in general does not mean there is a problem; coughing beneficial for your body. However, if the same persists for more then two weeks and it gets worse at nights, it is a sign that you do need medical attention right away. Only after a doctor’s examination will you be able to determine its exact cause and the treatment. However water and other juice liquids are often some of the best cough remedies. These juices help to soothe the throat and moisten the mucus so it can be coughed up easily without pain. You can also make a cough syrup at home by mixing one part lemon juice with two parts of honey. This can be used as often as you need. This home made cough syrup can be given to children from up to 1 year old. There are also two most common types of cough medicines: * Expectorants – this syrup helps the mucus make it easy to cough up. * Suppressants – this syrup controls the cough reflex and works best on a dry cough that keeps you awake at night. However, very important

CHEESE BALLS

INGREDIENTS 1- cheddar cheese 2 cup 2- green chilies 4 to 5 3- bread slices 4 cup 4- oil for frying 5- salt as per taste 6- black pepper 1 tbs 7- 1 egg 8- bread crumbs one cup 9-fresh coriander and mint leaves 2 tbs METHOD 1- Take Grated cheese in a bowl then take bread slices soak them in the water drain all the water. 2-Mix cheese and bread slices add, salt ,green chilies, coriander and mint leaves ,black pepper and make small balls . 3- Dip the ball in the egg batter then roll it in the bread crumbs and deep fry it in the oil. 4-Serve hot with ketcup.
Some home remedies for acne cure 1.Orange peel pounded well with water. Applied to affected acne areas 2.Cucumber leaves or grated pieces. Apply to area for acne cure. 3.Rub the pimple( acne) with a fresh cut clove of garlic. 4.Drinking atleast 1 litre of water a day to impart a healthy glow to the skin 5.Clove based face mask or a paste of Fenugreek (Methi ) leaves applied overnight on acne and washed off next morning

VERMICELLI

INGREDIENTS 1-1/2 lb vermicelli. Vermicelli usually comes in 1 lb packages, so about 1/2 a package. 2-1/2 cup olive 3-1/2 onion, minced 3-2 fresh tomatoes, chopped 4-2 cups chicken broth Salt and pepper METHOD 1 In a 9-inch frying pan (with lid), fry the vermicelli on both sides in hot oil until golden brown in color. Remove from pan. 2 In the same oil, brown the minced onion, add the chopped tomato. Add chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 3 When broth is boiling, add vermicelli and reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover and cook until the vermicelli has soaked up the liquid, about 30 minutes. 4 servve hot

HOME REMEDIES FOR DANDRUFF

home remedy dandruff cure aloe vera dandruff cure - with aloe vera gel . About 10-15 minutes before you wash your hair, rub a lot of aloe vera gel into your scalp. leave it on for 10 minutes, and shampoo your hair like you regularly do. if you do this everyday the dandruff will stay away. Using lime juice to wash hair. Soak 2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds in water overnight. In the morning grind into a fine paste. Apply all over scalp and leave for ½ an hour. Wash with mild shampoo. Ingredients: Olive oil and almond oil Instructions: Mix the olive oil with the almond oil. Leave it on about 5 min.s after it starts to burn. Rinse well to clear dandruff. Massage your hair with warm coconut oil and apply the juice of 2 lemons, steam your hair and leave the oil on for about 2 hours. Shampoo with a mild shampoo. Repeat 2-3 times a week. Boil a handful of neem leaves in 4 teacups of water. After cooling and filtering, use for rinsing hair.

STRAWBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS 1 cup raspberry yogurt 1 banana 1 cup apple juice 2 cups frozen strawberries PREPARATION Blend all ingredients on high for a minute or so until they're smooth.

BEAUTIFUL GLOWING SKIN NATURALLY

HOME REMEDIES FOR GLOWING COMPLEXION we always want to have that perfect glow in our skin. A smooth, fair, spotless skin is always something that everyone wants to have. Nowadays both men and women are equally involved in beauty treatment. We spend large amount of money in buying the cosmetic products in the market. We have to visit the beauty parlor for our regular facials . This is true for all men and women. But why not use the easily available products at home to attain that skin glow ? Its easy, simple and cost free. All you have to do is to know which are the products that you require and how to do it. Well, don't worry. Certain easy tips are given below. Banana and milk : . Mash a banana with milk and apply on face and leave it for some time. Wash it with cold water to get a skin that will glow. Honey : Apply honey on your face and neck for 20 minutes. Wash it with cold water. Your skin will glow and become soft and smooth. Egg white :Mix egg white with honey and apply on

PEPPER CHICKEN

Ingredients: chicken- 500 gms small pieces with bones. black pepper freshly ground- a bit rough onion - 1 chopped finely tomato-1 soft and ripe one chopped coriander leaves curry leaves ginger and garlic paste-1 1/2 tspn smooth paste salt to taste, turmeric a pinch oil a little vinegar for a tangy taste. Preparation heat oil and when hot, add the onions and fry well till golden brown then add in the ginger and garlic paste sprinkle water to avoid burning. then add in tomatoes, and curry leaves. add turmeric powder, and pepper powder as per ur taste( if u desire it very hot then u can be liberal with the pepper powder). then add in salt and mix well. the tomatoes should become soft and smashed. u should see the oil come to the surface and it should look dark in colour, not too black. add the chicken pieces and very little water just sufficient to cook the chicken. at the end when the chicken is done, add little vinegar if u desire a tangy taste. add in the coriander leaves and stir wel
FRECKLES Freckles may be described as flat, round, dark colored spots that range in size from about 2mm to 4mm. Freckles could be the result of pigment precipitation in one particular place, as generally the skin surrounding the spot is lighter in color. Freckles have a hereditary aspect to it and you are likely to inherit it if runs in your family. Freckles are usually of no medical consequence and do not cause any problems. Freckles are sensitive to the UV rays of sunlight and hence appear more prominent during or after exposure to sunlight. Though freckles could be present all over the body, mostly they are found in areas exposed to sun. Natural Remedies for Freckles Freckles may be unsightly and a cause of cosmetic concern for many. Here are some natural remedies that will help you deal with freckles at home - Apply sour cream on your face. Do not rinse this mask off completely; gently wipe off with a soft tissue and top it up with a moisturizer. Lemon juice is a tried and tested r

CHOCLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD

I NGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3 large very ripe bananas, mashed 1/3 cup sour cream 1/3 cup buttermilk 2 1/2 cups unsifted cake flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10 inch tube cake pan. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Mix in mashed bananas, sour cream and buttermilk. Combine the cake flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Stir flour mixture into sugar/banana mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and top springs back when touched. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan. Cool completely before slicing.

COUGH HOME REMEDY

A cough may be caused by inflammation of the larynx or the pharynx. A cough can develop in the chest due to change in weather or seasonal changes. Cough Home Remedy Cough treatment using Grapes Grapes are one of the most effective home remedies for the treatment of a cough. Grapes tone up the lungs and act as an expectorant, relieving a simple cold and cough in a couple of days. A cup of grape juice mixed with a teaspoon of honey is advised for cough relief. Cough treatment using Almonds Almonds are useful for dry coughs. Seven kernels should be soaked in water overnight and the brown skin removed. They should then be ground well to form a fine paste. A quantity of twenty grams each of butter and sugar should then be added to the paste. This paste should be taken in the morning and evening. Cough treatment using Onion The use of raw onion is valuable in a cough. This vegetable should be chopped fine and the juice extracted from it. One teaspoon of the juice should then be mixed with on

TEN TIPS FOR CUTTING ONIONS

I generally don’t cry when chopping onions, but it does happen occasionally. So I’ve scoured the net for the top ten methods for cutting onions without crying. Breath through your mouth. This one is the one that works for me, Probably all the scuba diving I’ve done lets switch my� nose off without even trying. Use a sharp knife. The more you cut and the less you crush the onion, the less vapors you’ll release. Chop the onion underwater. This makes sense to me. The flow of the water will wash the vapors away. I’m knot sure if you can do a good dice with the onion in the sink though. Use frozen diced onions. I’m a fan of the fresh is best school of thought, but if the pain is too much then this is a valid option. Place the onion in the freezer for 20 minutes before cutting. Similar to the last one, but at least your using fresh produce. Cut in a well ventilated place and cut fast. Cut Onions near an open flame. Either a candle or a gas burner. Rumor has it that the onion odor is dr

CHAPLI KABAB

INGREDIENTS ½ KG minced beef 1 medium sized onion chopped Salt according to taste 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp crushed zeera 1 tsp crushed whole dried red chilies 1 tsp crushed dhunia seed Small pieces of an omlette made with 2 eggs with a little salt and black pepper 1 tsp anardana 2-3 green chilies chopped 1/2 cup of fresh dhunia leaves 1 large tomato 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar 200 gms Makai ka atta or basin ka atta 1 small onion sliced and frimed till brown 2 tsp Fresh mint and coriander leaves METHOD 1-Add all the ingredients and marinate it in the refrigerator for 2 hours.- 2- Take it out and make 6 to 8 small patties. 3-Fry it on a low flame serve with ketcup.

HOME REMEDIES FOR DARK CIRCLE

DARK CIRCLE S,SYMPTOMS ,CAUSES , AND HOME REMEDIES Ageing is the main factor for the development of dark circles. As you age, the skin becomes dry and the dark circles become very prominent. Stress Stress is also considered to be another common cause of dark circles. Dark circles are developed due to stress which includes excessive workload, family problems, money problems and many more. Stress has become quite common also among the youth which in turn cause dark blemishes under their eyes. Lack of proper sleep People who do not get their share of 8 hours of sleep on a daily basis will develop dark under eye circles. Dehydration Sometimes, there may be an excessive loss of water from the body, which could make your skin dry and weak. Nutrient Deficiency Dark circles can also be formed due to lack of healthy diet. It is very important to consume a meal that is rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals that are extremely essential for the body’s development. These nutrients should be consu

CHINESE CHICKEN WINGS

INGREDIENTS 6 Chicken Wings 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste 2 tbsp Flour (maida) 2 tbsp Con flour 2 Eggs (beaten) 1/4 tsp Pepper / Chili Powder A pinch of sugar Salt to taste 1 tbsp Soya Sauce Oil for frying METHOD In a bowl add Soya sauce, ginger-garlic paste, sugar. Add chicken wings coat well and set aside for one hour. Make a smooth batter by adding corn flour, all purpose flour, salt, pepper and beat in the eggs . Heat oil in a wok / kadhai. Dip each wing in the batter and coat evenly and deep fry the drumsticks till golden brown. Serve fried chicken wings hot with thin slices of onions and lemon.