Basmati rice is a long grain and extremely aromatic rice grown in Northern India. It is one of the best varieties of rice available in the world. The name basmati is derived from the sanskrit word Vasmati which means "fragrant". Cooking the perfect Basmati Rice is the key to having the best biryani, pulaos and fried rice. While basmati rice can be cooked...

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Being a food blogger, I'm always curious to try on making different types of food with a twist. I'm always eager to present a new dish on my dining table. It has become an obsession for me and I feel its a never ending creativity in my life. Be it sweets, desserts, drinks, starters, main course, you can find all the tested recipes...

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Qeema matar or minced meat (goat) with peas is a yummy combination and an easy to make recipe. It is a classic North India recipe of non vegetarian households and very famous in my area.   Qeema in my home is cooked in various forms, some of which I've already shared as mentioned here: Qeema Qeema Aloo Qeema Bharey Kareley Qeema bhari Mirchain Qeema...

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With the world getting technologically advanced at the speed of lightning, India too is not behind. Airtel is the first telecom operator to introduce Airtel 4G services, the fastest network service provider ever. It is getting rolled out nationwide with a wide reach connecting 296 cities in the country. Airtel is not only launching the fastest services but also providing it at a...

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  Pomegranate Juice is very tasty, healthy and easy to prepare. Though you can enjoy pomegranate as a fruit itself, but juicing it is necessary if you have fussy eaters like mine at home. This homemade juice is fresh without any additives and thus it is a powerhouse of nutrients and vitamins. These days I've stopped buying processed juices available in the market...

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Chickoo milkshake recipe is one of the easiest and healthiest milk shake recipe to prepare and indulge. I keep making various juices and milkshakes for my Iftars these days, you can look for more beverage recipes here Sweet Endings. You can adjust the sugar according to the sweetness of the fruit or adjust according to your taste buds. You an even replace it...

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"I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you" - Joyce Meyer. ...

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Cricket is the one sports that is followed religiously in our country.  ...

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This is the second time that I'm featured at Lubna Karim's Annual Ramadan Event - Joy from Fasting to Feasting which is in its eighth year. Hers was the blog that I randomly hit upon during Ramadan which opened up the vast world of food blogging. It's such a pleasure to receive her invitation for her prestigious event. ...

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The other day when I was making pooris, my 4 year old came running to the kitchen and said: "Mamma, I too want to roll pooris". I gave him a small dough and the rolling pin. He started rolling it and then said: "I want to make car shaped pooris today". Using his cutter he started cutting all over to get as many...

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Just like the previous two years, where I have shared some random clicks of my Iftar table during Ramadan, which you can see here and here. This year too I decided to capture some Iftar spread and present to you. Also, do check out the Ramadan Recipes page for more Iftar recipes. In the meantime, have a peek at my Iftar spread...   ...

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I've been sharing yummy mango recipes on my page and this is the last of the mango recipes as of now. This mango mousse recipe is quite easy using just 3 ingredients - mangoes, heavy cream and sugar. There is no gelatin used and also no cooking required. All mango lovers should try this easy to make creamy mango mousse. I've been sharing...

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If you are a fan of lemonades, then do try out this yummy Mango Lemonade and you will fell in love with it. It is a refreshing summer drink with loads of Vitamin C which is really good for your health. I love having Shikanji during summers, but if I get bored of having the same thing everyday, I just go for a...

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As usual, every body at home is bored of eating mangoes now and so it's my time to try out new recipes using them. I've already shared the recipes of Aamras and Mango Fro Yo a couple of days back and many more mango recipes are in queue. Today I'm sharing the recipe of a very healthy and nutritious drink which uses all...

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You must have already tried and had capsicums in a variety of dishes like gravies, sabzi, pizzas and many fillings, but have you tried making a biryani out of it, I'm sure if you taste this biryani, you will definitely fall in love with it. The method of making is same as that of chicken or mutton biryani, but takes much lesser time...

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Another mango recipe from my kitchen and this time it is Mango Frozen Yoghurt or Mango Fro Yo as I like to call it. With plenty of mangoes available here in India, this is one treat that you cannot definitely afford to miss. It is whipped up in minutes and tastes as yummy as an ice cream and is made without an ice...

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Aamras is a very popular dessert from the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. It derives its name by splitting the word into two - Aam meaning mango and ras meaning juice, so basically Aamras means mango juice. Usually, Aamras is made using Alphonso mangoes, but you can use any sweet variety of mangoes. You can either peel and chop it or squeeze...

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Blogging has really made me tech savvy and I remain hooked to gadgets all the time.  ...

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Ek Nayi League, what it really is? I'm as much curious to know about it as everyone else is these days.  ...

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ASUS ZenFone 2 will be launched in India on 23 April 2015. ...

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Moong Sprouts Salad is a very easy to make recipe and healthier option to include in your diet. You can either go for sprouted moong beans available in the market or you can sprout the moong beans by yourself at home, the method of which I'm planning to share soon. You can very well play with the ingredients of this salad and include...

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Summers have already started in this part of the world with temperatures soaring to 35 degrees during day time. And with it, here comes a recipe of Sweet Lassi - a very cooling and refreshing drink from North India especially from the state of Punjab. In Punjab, they make this lassi very thick and serve in tall glasses which is very filling. They...

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I happened to visit Singapore last year with my family on a short trip. I was amazed with the city and its culture. Infact, Singapore is not only one of the world's major commercial hubs but also one of the best travel destination. It has got four official languages - English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese and Tamil. Just like their language and cultural diversity,...

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it should not be skipped at any cost.  ...

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Paneer Butter Masala is a very popular paneer dish from North India. It is very easy to prepare and a good choice for vegetarians who can relish this instead of yummy butter chicken. When making this recipe always use ripe and red tomatoes which will give a nice colour to the gravy. Also the addition of cashew nut paste and fresh cream gives...

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Happiness is an emotional state of well being characterized by positive emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.  ...

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Life is a journey comprising of success, celebrations, special moments and hardships all combined together.  ...

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Nihari is a dish from the Indian subcontinent, which is a spicy stew of either mutton or chicken slow cooked for hours together to give that authentic taste. In my earlier post of Mutton Nihari, I had mentioned that I prepared Chicken Nihari too with the same Homemade Nihari Masala. Both of them tasted so good that I cannot describe here. So finally,...

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I come from a family background of teachers where everybody including my dad is in this noble profession. But I affected change in my own life and started over, started anew. As George Bernard Shaw rightly puts it - "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself" I come from a family background of teachers where everybody including my dad is...

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I had baked these Molten Chocolate Cupcakes on the day of India's win against United Arab Emirates in the World Cup 2015. What better excuse to have baked goodies and calories than to enjoy the winning celebrations. I halved the recipe mentioned here and got just 2 cupcakes out of it. I had clicked only these two pics when my mobile battery died...

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Motherhood is the best thing that has happened to me in my life. After all those nine months of vomiting sickness that I had and finally the delivery pains and tensions, when my baby was handed over to me, I forgot everything in an instant.  ...

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Being optimistic in life is a choice and it comes with great advantages. Its just not a word for me, but is an integral part of my life.  ...

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My dad is my role model, he has taught me how to live my life on my own and be self-dependent. The caption “Apno Ko Apne Dum Pe Jeena Sikhao” is very apt for him. He has a great impact on my life as a whole right from a very young age. ...

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I've been using my current car for almost 10 years now, it looks so old and there are so many scratches and bumps on it. As a result, I spend lot of money on its maintenance and repairs every now and then.  ...

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Holi, the festival of colors is round the corner. Have you decided what you are going to gift to your friends, family and relatives? Are going to waste lots of your time roaming from shop to shop looking for best deals and offers for this occasion? Now you don’t need to step out, you can get all the best offers right here sitting...

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Being a mother is the most beautiful phase of my life. It is a divine emotion and an incomparable feeling. No matter how hard I try, I can never describe it in words. As a mother, I share the most beautiful and strongest bond with my baby. It makes me the happiest person on this planet, however, this happiness comes with a responsibility....

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Well, this is the first time that I made Haleem using chicken instead of meat and the taste was just excellent. Whenever you are not in a mood to go for the classic way of having gravy, roti and rice, you can make these kinds of one pot meals, which does not only tastes good but also is very fulfilling..... ...

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Live The Life You Have Always Dreamed Of! Life in today's world has become more like a rat race. Most of us feel that it is out of our control and we are just running from one work to another.  ...

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It's the month of February, the month of Valentine!!! LOVE is in the air and I created an Unconditional Love for I, me, myself on this day!!! What better way could I have celebrated my Valentine, than to pamper myself with an ideal gift to me from me!!! It's the month of February, the month of Valentine!!! LOVE is in the air and...

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Today I'm sharing the recipe of a very easy, quick and simple mutton curry that I usually make. I'm still wondering why this recipe never made its way to the blog till now as this style is most preferred by everyone at home, may be I was too lazy to click a photo and post it here, hehehe..... Finally, this recipe is up...

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The first time I did my online grocery shopping was from BigBasket.com, the online supermarket, a couple of months back. With hubby's hectic schedule at office along with long working hours and a baby at home to take care, we were not able to go out for our regular grocery shopping. It was then that I stumbled upon this online store and made...

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Today I am presenting a delicious and simple chicken qeema recipe. The same recipe can be made with mutton qeema as well. You can have this dish with roti, naan or rice along with salads. You can also use the same recipe for using it as stuffing for making samosas, buns or sandwiches. ...

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Today I'm sharing a very easy recipe of maggi with a healthy twist. While I have used only carrots and capsicum, you can add any vegetables of your choice in making this fried maggi, . If you want to try yet another style of making maggi, then do look the recipe of baked cheese maggi which I had shared earlier. ...

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Quikr.com is a famous online portal, where you can buy or sell anything by posting free ads. They have introduced a new feature known as “Quikr NXT” to serve their customers better. It is really a cool feature and user friendly. You can connect with prospective buyers or sellers through chat across Quikr's mobile app, mobile site and even its desktop site. This...

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Step by step process captured!!! This post is for Mother's Recipe - Innovative Recipe Challenge!. They had send me some of their assorted products like Vegetable Biryani Masala, Chicken Nawabi Masala, Paneer Butter Masala, Poha, Upma, Vermicelli Payasam and Mango Pickle. Using these products, I was suppose to make an innovative recipe. After much thought I decided to make use of the ready...

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Sky is the limit.... today's woman is ambitious and passionate about so many things. She is an engineer AND a blogger AND a doting mother AND a loving wife AND an obedient daughter. Her life is composed of many ANDs.  ...

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Children are the treasures of the world. Healthy and happy kids are just like flowers blooming in the garden, loved and cared by everyone. Their warmth and energy fill our hearts and homes. My 4 year old son, Amaan is very hyperactive child. He never sits in one place; always keeps chirping and hopping around with full energy and enthusiasm. ...

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ASUS has launched 2 new products last week - The Sleek and Powerful ASUS EeeBook X205TA tablet and The Ultra Portable and Perpetually Connected - ASUS All-in-One PC ET2040. Reasonably priced, both of them have got excellent features. ...

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It was the year 2012 and my sister's wedding was just a few days ahead. Busy with all the wedding preparations from going out for shopping to giving invitations to family, friends and relatives, I was not able to have food at the proper time, most of the time I just skipped it. ...

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Have you got some leftover boiled rice and don't know what to do with it??? Or you are already bored of making and eating fried rice, zeera rice etc. or may be you don't feel like making any gravy to have with it. Then here is a solution, you can turn your plain boiled rice into a yummy biryani. The trick is to...

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