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10 BEST POTATO RECIPES THAT ARE EASY AND YUMMY IN TASTE.

List of Ways to Cook Potatoes at Home

Potatoes, I would say, are one of the most easily available and commonly found ingredients and can be turned into various best potato recipes. Can we call it as the king of vegetables? Of course, we can. It is the true example that ugly kinds of stuff can also turn into great things. Hence, here is the list of ways to cook potatoes at home as we have listed down the best and famous Potato recipes which can be easily made at home and enjoyed.

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French Fries– The Easy Potato Recipe

One of the easiest and beloved Potato recipe, it is a fan-favourite across the world.

Slice up the potatoes beforehand and wash them properly. Soak them for a while.
Heat enough oil for deep fry in a pan and release the potato slices.
Once done, sprinkle some chaat masala or oregano and enjoy with sauce or mayonnaise.

FRENCH FRIES ARE ONE THE BEST POTATO RECIPE TO HAVE AS SNACKS.

Aloo Matar– Potato Main Dish Recipe

The main Potato recipe in Indian household, it is very easy to make and goes well with roti, paratha, poori.

Slice up the potatoes in cubes and boil the potatoes and peas beforehand.
Heat some oil in a pan and add one bay leaf, a spoon of cumin seeds, half cinnamon, and few cloves.
Add 1 sliced up onion and saute till its golden.
Add a spoon of ginger-garlic-green chilies paste. Cook till the raw smell is gone.
Add 2 chopped tomatoes, and saute till the tomatoes turn mushy.
Add a spoon of coriander powder, a spoon of red chili powder, half a spoon of turmeric, half a spoon of cumin powder, and a spoon of garam masala and cook for a while. Notice that the oil leaves the masala. Keep the flame at medium.
Add the boiled potatoes and peas and salt as per your taste.
Before serving, add a few Kasuri methi and mix again. You can also simmer for a while. Stir now and then.

BEST POTATO RECIPE- ALU MATAR

Mashed potato – The Perfect Side Dish

Boil the potatoes beforehand.
Once done, mash the potatoes with a masher or with your hand.
Add half a cup of milk, half a cup of melted butter, and half a cup of cream and mix them well. Store it in an air-tight container or wrap with a plastic wrapper and refrigerate for half an hour.
Bring it to room temperature and add salt (as per taste), black pepper, chili flakes, oregano, and chopped parsley leaves and some melted butter and grate/melted cheese and mix them well. If you want it warm, then heat it up in a micro oven.

BEST POTATO RECIPE- MASHED POTATO

Peri-Peri Potato Wedges–Quick Potato Recipe

Cut the potatoes into wedges and boil them beforehand.
In a separate bowl, add 2 spoons of garlic powder, half spoon of ginger powder, 2 spoons of red chili powder, half spoon of black salt, a spoon of red chili flakes, half a spoon of oregano (if available), one spoon of onion powder (if available), 2 spoons of amchur powder (dried mango powder), and half a spoon of chaat masala and mix them well.
Heat some oil in a pan, enough for deep fry. Add the potatoes to the pan and deep fry them. Once done, keep them aside.
Mix the peri-peri mix with the fried potatoes. Make sure they are coated well.
Serve with sauce or mayonnaise and sprinkles of lemon juice.

BEST POTATO RECIPE- PERI-PERI POTATO WEDGES

Potato Balls– Best Potato Side Dish

Boil the potatoes beforehand. Once done, mash them with a masher or with your hand.
Add salt as per the taste, a spoon of red chili powder, half spoon of garam masala, half spoon of black pepper, chopped coriander leaves, one spoon of amchur or dried mango powder, one spoon of crushed roasted jeera or cumin seeds, one spoon of parsley leaves (if available) and one spoon of crushed roasted ajwain or carom seeds and mix them well.
Take small amounts and form round balls.
To enhance the flavor, you can also add grated cheese to the mashed potato mixture or add small cubes of cheese inside every mashed potato balls.
Heat some oil, enough for deep fry, in a pan, and release the balls. Fry them till they turn golden.
Serve with sauce or mayonnaise and sprinkle some lemon juice.

BEST POTATO RECIPE- POTATO BALLS

Jeera Aloo

Slice up the potatoes in cubes and wash them properly and soak them for a while beforehand.
Heat some oil in a pan and add 1 spoon of cumin seeds and 1 spoon of mustard seeds and saute for a while.
Add one spoon of red chili powder, one spoon of garam masala, one spoon of turmeric powder, and mix all of them.
Transfer the potato cubes to the pan and sprinkle salt as per taste and mix them well till the potatoes are coated properly.
Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for a while. This will soften the potatoes. Stir now and then. Check whether the potatoes are soft or not.
Before serving, add some chopped coriander leaves.

BEST POTATO RECIPE- JEERA ALOO

Dum Aloo

Slice the potatoes into half and boil them beforehand.
Heat some oil in a pan and one bay leaf, 2 dry red chilies, half spoon of cumin seeds, 2 spoons of ginger-garlic paste, and saute for a while.
Add 1 big or 2 small sliced onions, 1 big cubed tomato and cook till the onions turn golden and the tomatoes are mushy.
Then, add one spoon of cumin powder, one spoon of turmeric powder, half spoon of red chili powder, half spoon of garam masala, sugar (as per taste) and mix them well till the oil leaves the masala.
Add the boiled potatoes and sprinkle salt as per taste.
Pour a small amount of water to make a thick gravy.
Place a lid and simmer for a while. Make sure the potatoes do not turn too soft.
Garnish with some chopped coriander leaves.

BEST POTATO RECIPE- DUM ALOO

Chili Potatoes

Slice up the potato pieces and wash them beforehand.
Transfer the potatoes in a separate bowl, and add 2 spoons of cornflour and coat them.
Heat some oil, enough for deep fry, in a pan, and release the potatoes. Do not fry so much that they turn into French fries. Once done, keep them aside.
Again, heat some oil in a pan and add one spoon of grated/finely chopped garlic and saute for a while.
Add one cubed onion and one cubed bell pepper/capsicum.
Add half a cup of liquid cornflour (mix cornflour with water), two spoons of chili sauce and tomato sauce, and one spoon of soya sauce and one spoon of vinegar and cook them well.
Simmer for a while so that the gravy thickens.
Add the fried potatoes and salt and black pepper as per taste. You can also add some chili flakes/red chili powder. Mix them well.
If you don’t want to fry the potatoes, you can also boil them.

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BEST POTATO RECIPE- CHILI POTATOES

Aloo Kabli (Bengali Styled Aloo Chaat)

Cut the potatoes into cubes (for delicious aloo kabli) and boil them beforehand.
Roast one spoon of cumin seeds, one spoon of coriander seeds, and 2 red chilies and crush them in a mixer or with a rolling pin. Once done, keep it aside.
Prepare 2-3 spoons of tamarind juice. If you want it sourer, then prepare some more.
In a separate bowl, add the boiled potatoes, one chopped onion, boiled or raw small red chickpeas or chola or chole, chopped coriander powder, chopped green chilies, chaat masala (as per taste), black salt (as per taste), prepared chili masala, tamarind juice, and mix them well.

BEST POTATO RECIPE- ALOO KABLI

Aloo Tikki– A Tasty Potato Recipe

Boil the potatoes and mash it beforehand.
In a separate bowl, transfer the mashed potatoes and add chopped green chilies, 2 spoons of lemon juice, 2 spoons of crushed roasted cumin seeds, 2 spoons of chili flakes or red chili powder, chopped coriander leaves. If you want you can also add chopped onions. Once done, cover with a plate and keep it aside for a while.
Shape the mashed potatoes into that of a Tikki.
Heat some oil in a pan, enough for deep fry, and release the tikkis one by one. Fry till they turn golden.
Serve with sauce, or chutney and lemon juice.

BEST POTATO RECIPE- ALOO TIKKI

These are the list of ways to cook potatoes. Also, these are the best potato recipes to cook at home. Any of you can make with a bunch of ingredients from your kitchen. Also, you can have aloo kabli, potato balls, aloo tikki, etc as snacks. It’s a total package of delicious meals for you all. So, don’t miss it and turn yourself into a good chef by trying these new delicious best potato recipes.

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HEALTHY NUT BUTTER RECIPES TO FUEL YOUR SNACK GAME

5 Healthy Nut Butter Recipes That Will Change Your Snack Game_StartupTalky

Nut butter is a spreadable foodstuff made by grinding nuts into a paste. The result has a high-fat content and can be spread like true butter, but is otherwise unrelated. It has gained immense popularity for the past few years because of its health benefits like high-fat content and a substitute for the dairy butter, the best option for the vegans, and for the people who are lactose intolerant. Not only is it healthy, but tasty well, a favorite for the ones who love nutty products. It can also be used as a spread to fuel your snack game.

So we have listed a few recipes which can enhance the taste of your snacks and the simple recipes too. You should know that there are various types of nut butter like peanut, almond, cashew, walnut, Brazil nuts, etc, but we have only listed those which are available online in India.

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Some Nut Butter Recipes to Fuel Your Snack Game and Stay Fit.

ALMOND BUTTER WRAP

Almond Butter Wrap this will be a great healthy breakfast choice for the kids as well as for the adults. And speaking of snacks, if you are lazy and you don’t want to cook anything for the evening, then this will fill up your tummy. Just take some leftover chapatis or flat Indian bread, spread the almond butter, add fruits or dry fruits of your choice. Voila, your wrap is ready.

PEANUT BUTTER TOAST

Peanut butter is of the most common and easily available nut butter. It’s the ultimate blend of salty and sweet, better than candy, the perfect solo act. And on top of that, it never fails to disappoint its customers. People regard it as a throwback, a childish relic, an emergency food with good protein and shelf life, suitable for a blizzard or extended power outage. In other words, it’s a food with purpose, even if eating it isn’t high on the list.

The recipe is very simple. Spread it on your regular toast instead of the dairy butter and add your favorite toppings. Just a difference in your regular meal.

HAZELNUT BUTTER MILKSHAKE

This smoothie has been trending for a long time and ranks top in the taste chart. May it be chocolates or milkshakes hazelnuts add a completely delicious flavor to whatever you want to consume.

• You can choose any flavor you want. We are choosing chocolate here.
• Add half cup of milk, half cup of ice, 2 spoons of cocoa powder or chocolate bars, sugar, 2 spoons of hazelnut butter, 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream, to a blender and blend them and serve.
• You can sprinkle chopped hazelnuts or choco chips on top.

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CASHEW BUTTER COFFEE

Let’s bring some changes to our daily coffee consumption.

• Make your regular black coffee first (instant coffee and hot water) and pour it in a blender.

Add 2 spoons of cashew butter, milk (if required), and a bit of sugar and blend them.
• Garnish it with sprinkles or chopped cashews.

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PEANUT BUTTER PANCAKES

Just a substitute for the regular butter you add to the pancake.

• Take some regular flour, sugar, peanut butter, a pinch of baking powder, salt and mix them properly.
• To make the batter, add milk gradually. Notice the consistency. Don’t make it too watery.
• Now put the batter in small amounts on a hot non-stick pan. Remember to flip over.
• You can put more peanut butter on top of the pancakes.

Not only is it more healthy and of course super yummy. Add them to your snacks and make them extra yummy.

So, here we have listed few nut butter recipes that will keep you healthy and fit during this quarantine!

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EASY DESSERT RECIPES THAT YOU CAN MAKE DURING QUARANTINE.

You cannot avoid a dessert at any cost, whether you are a sweet tooth or not. And during this lockdown, everyone is trying their hands-on cooking new stuff. And we know that you miss going out and quenching your cravings for the best dessert. But safety first. So we have enlisted quick and easy dessert recipes which can be effortlessly made by the beginners. Here are some of the best dessert easy recipes that you can make during the quarantine. You can make these top desserts from the top dessert list. Also, you can make these desserts at home, at any time, without much effort.

Note: If you are using milk as an ingredients, then it is recommended to use medium to low flame.

15 QUICK AND EASY DESSERT RECIPES PERFECT FOR QUARANTINE

FRUIT CUSTARD

• Heat milk in a saucepan and add sugar to it. Take as per your requirement.
• Make the custard mixture. Take some custard powder in a cup and add milk to it and stir.
• Add the mixture to the milk and keep stirring till it thickens.
• Notice that the color will change to pale yellow.
• Transfer the custard to a bowl and add chopped fruits to it.\
• Bring it to room temperature and refrigerate it for a few hours.
• Serve cold dessert

VIDEO RECIPE OF FRUIT CUSTARD DESSERT

LACCHA SEWAI

• Heat up some milk in a saucepan and add sugar and elaichis to it. If you want you can add some ghee to it as well.
• Stir till the quantity is a bit reduced, and then some condensed milk for taste.
• Once it starts thickening, add the laccha sewai (you will get that easily at any retail store or online), and stir well.
• The sewai will eventually thicken. Bring it to room temperature, and garnish with chopped nuts saffron.

VIDEO RECIPE OF LACCHA SEWAAI

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

• Chop a bar of dark chocolate and melt it in a saucepan. Add some cream(room temperature) to it so that the chocolate does not dry up and sticks to the pan.
• Stir it well till it turns liquid.
• Then, bring the chocolate cream to room temperature.
• Take some heavy whipped cream in a separate bowl and blend it with a hand blender. Notice that the cream thickens.
• Add the chocolate mixture to it gradually and keep whisking till it changes its color and thickens.
• Serve it in ice cream cups and sprinkle some choco chips or chocolate shavings.

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VIDEO RECIPE OF CHOCOLATE MOUSSE- ONE OF THE BEST DESSERT TO TASTE

MILK BARFI

• Heat up milk in a saucepan
• Keep stirring the milk till the amount is a bit reduced.
• Add sugar, elaichi, and milk powder.
• Keep stirring at low flame till it turns into a sticky dough type.
• Grease up a tray with ghee or butter.
• Flatten the dough in the tray and refrigerate for a few hours.
• Cut the dough into small pieces and garnish with chopped almonds.

MILK BARFI IS ONE OF THE BEST DESSERT FROM THE BEST DESSERT LIST

RABDI

• Heat up some milk in a saucepan.
• Keep stirring it at a low flame.
• When the milk starts thickening, add elaichis, milk powder and sugar, and resume stirring.
• Notice that the milk will start to thicken.
• Serve when the milk is enough thick.
• Garnish with saffron and chopped nuts. And you have this wonderful and simple dessert.

VIDEO RECIPE OF RABDI

PAYESH (BENGALI STYLE KHEER)

• Soak some uncooked rice before for few hours.
• Heat up some milk in a saucepan at a low or medium flame. Keep stirring.
• Drain the water and add the soaked rice to the milk.
• Add raisins, cashew nuts, broken elaichis, and sugar to the saucepan.
• Keep stirring till the milk thickens.
• Check whether the rice is cooked well or not.
• Serve at room temperature. Garnish with more raisins and nuts.

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VIDEO RECIPE OF PAYESH- YOU CAN EASILY MAKE THIS DESSERT AT HOME

GAJAR KA HALWA

• Grate some carrots beforehand.
• Add the grated carrots and milk in a saucepan and keep stirring.
• Check whether the carrots are soft or not.
• Dry up the milk and then add condensed milk to it.
• Add some ghee and a bit of sugar and keep cooking for 10 mins.
• Garnish it with almonds, cashews, and raisins.

GAJAR KA HALWA IS ONE OF THE MOST COOKED DESSERT AT HOME

CHOCOLATE FUDGE

• Chop a bar of dark chocolate.
• Add condensed milk and dark chocolate in a saucepan and keep stirring till the chocolate melts.
• Grease up a molding pan with butter or use a butter paper.
• Transfer the molten chocolate mixture to the pan and spread it evenly.
• Refrigerate it overnight.
• Take it out and cut it into small pieces.

VIDEO RECIPE OF CHOCOLATE FUDGE DESSERT

OREO BALLS

• Take 2 packets of Oreo biscuits and separate the cream from the biscuits.
• Transfer the biscuits to a blender along with grinded sugar and butter and blend them together.
• Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl and add a small amount of milk. Make a dough out of it.
• Make small balls out of the dough. Keep them aside.
• Melt a bar of dark chocolate in a saucepan.
• Dip the Oreo balls in the melted chocolate and keep them aside on a plate.
• Sprinkle some icing sugar, chocolate shavings, or choco chips on the balls and refrigerate them for a few hours.
• Serve the dessert cold.

VIDEO RECIPE OF OREO DESSERT- OREO BALLS

OREO AND BROWNIE CREAM ICE CREAM

• Take 2 packets of Oreo biscuit and brownies. Crush them into small pieces.
• Take heavy cold cream in a bowl and whip with a hand blender to stiff peaks.
• Add condensed milk to the cream.
• Whisk again till the cream thickens.
• Add the crushed Oreos and brownies to the cream and mix them well.
• Transfer to a moulding pan and add additional small pieces of Oreo and brownie on top.
• Refrigerate for few hours.

OREO AND BROWNIE CREAM ICE CREAM IS ONE OF THE BEST OREO DESSERT TO TASTE.

PHIRNI

• Soak some rice beforehand for few hours and later on air-dry them.
• Transfer the rice to a blender and crush it to form a coarse powder.
• Take the rice powder in a bowl and add a small amount of milk. Mix it well.
• Heat milk in a saucepan.
• Keep stirring till the amount is reduced to some extent.
• Add a small amount of saffron or kewra water and cardamom powder to the milk and keep stirring at low flame.
• Add the rice-milk mixture to the saucepan.
• Add some sugar and a pinch of salt.
• Keep stirring till the phirni thickens.
• Serve at room temperature and enjoy the delicious oreo dessert.

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VIDEO RECIPE OF PHIRNI

EGG PUDDING

• For this dessert, add some sugar and water to a saucepan to make to the sugar syrup. Cook it till the sugar turns golden and is caramelized.
• Transfer the sugar syrup to a tray or a flat base bowl.
• Heat up some milk in a saucepan and add sugar to it.
• Once done, keep it aside.
• Take 2-3 eggs and crack them in a blender. Add some milk as well and blend the egg mixture.
• Pour the egg mixture on the sugar syrup and steam it for 30 mins.
• Check whether the egg mixture is properly set and is jiggly.
• Keep the tray or bowl aside and cool it down to room temperature.
• Flip the tray or bowl on a plate so that the sugar syrup is on top.

VIDEO RECIPE OF EGG PUDDING

CHOCOLATE CAKE

• Take a packet of chocolate biscuits and grind them in a blender.
• Transfer the biscuit powder to a bowl and add some filtered baking powder to it.
• Add warm milk gradually to it. Mix it well.
• For more consistency, blend the chocolate mixture with a hand blender.
• Grease up a tray with butter or use butter papers.
• Transfer the mixture to the tray and spread it evenly.
• Bake it in a preheated oven at 170 degrees Celsius.
• Take the cake out and use Nutella or chocolate spread for frosting. And voila you have the perfect dessert ready in just a few minutes.

VIDEO RECIPE OF CHOCOLATE CAKE DESSERT- YOU CAN EASILY MAKE THIS DESSERT AT HOME

CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM

• The ParleG dessert is easy to make. Take a packet of oats biscuit or ParleG in a blender and grind it to a coarse powder.
• Add milk and cocoa powder and blend again.
• Heat up milk in a saucepan and boil it at a medium flame.
• Then, add the biscuit mixture to the saucepan.
• Keep stirring until the milk thickens.
• Once done, cool the mixture to room temperature and transfer it to a blender.
• Blend again for a minute.
• Wrap the molding tray with plastic wrap and pour the chocolate mixture.
• Cover it entirely with the plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Cut or scoop out the ice cream.

VIDEO RECIPE OF CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM- BEST ICE CREAM FROM THE BEST DESSERT LIST

ICE-CREAM SANDWICH

• Take some butter (room temperature) in a bowl and whisk it for a while, till it smoothens completely.
• Add some powdered sugar to it and whisk again.
• Then, some filtered flour, a pinch of salt, and mix well.
• Mix some choco chips to it. You will notice that the mixture has dried up a bit.
• Make a soft dough out of it.
• Flatten the dough into a thin sheet.
• Take out shapes out of the sheet (square, circle,etc).

• Place the dough shapes on a baking plate (the one with the small holes in it) and place it on a wire stand.
• Take a pan and fill it with water and cover it with a lid and warm it for a few minutes. It will act like
• Place the wire stand along with the plate inside the pan and cover with the lid again and bake for 50mins at a low flame.
• Your biscuits are ready. You can either use a branded ice cream or make one at home and place it in between the biscuits, cutting it out in the shapes of the biscuits.
• Decorate the ice cream with choco chips or with any sprinklers.

VIDEO RECIPE OF ICE CREAM SANDWICH

These are some of the easy and best dessert lists to make using very simple ingredients. You can also make these desserts at home. So, why not, get those pans and make these amazing and yummy easy dessert recipes. I promise these desserts are quick and taste restaurant-worthy.

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10 QUICK AND EASY EVENING SNACK RECIPES TO ENJOY DURING QUARANTINE.

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Hello everyone. I hope everyone is in good health and safe inside their houses. Lockdown has taken a toll on us and we have nothing else to do rather than following the mundane routine. But it is important to cut the fun for a time to keep us and our loved ones safe. And I bet the most important thing that we are missing is our favorite food stalls and fast foods. But don’t worry. You can still make your favorite snacks at home, and enjoy with your family. We have enlisted 10 quick evening snacks easy to make which are not only delicious but also require fewer ingredients.

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Easy Evening Snack Recipes to Enjoy During The Quarantine.

CRISPY ONION PAKODA

This is the easiest, quickest, and popular delicious evening snack among the Indians. What’s better than a cup of tea and a few hot crispy onion pakodas by the side.

Ingredients:

Onions, thinly chopped (take as many as you require).
Besan or gram flour (if you are taking 2 onions, then take 1 cup of gram flour).
Red chili powder (as per requirement- maximum 2 tablespoons).
Chopped coriander leaves.
Chopped green chilies (if you want it spicy).
Carom seeds or Ajwain (as required- 1 tablespoon will be enough).
Salt (as required)
Oil for frying.
Water

Method:

Add the chopped onions, green chilies, red chili powder, chopped coriander leaves, carom seeds, and salt to a bowl and mix them properly.
Make the besan batter. Take the required besan in a bowl and add water gradually, so that it makes a thick batter. Don’t make the batter too thin or else it won’t take the shape.
Add the onion mixture to the besan batter and stir it with a spoon or with your hands.
Add enough oil to a frying pan, since it is going to be deep-fried.
Take small amounts of the batter with a spoon or with your hands (make sure the batter is properly mixed with the onion mixture), and release them into the boiling oil. Don’t overcrowd the pan with pakodas or else many won’t be properly cooked.
Make sure to turn the pakodas now and then or else one side will be overcooked.
Fry them till they are golden and crispy.
Take them out and soak the excess oil on a tissue paper.
Serve the hot crispy onion pakodas with sauce or chutney and tea.

Evening Snack- Video of the recipe of crispy onion pakoda

CORN CHAAT

If you want something healthy and tasty at the same time, then this corn chat is just for you.

Ingredients:

Boiled corns.
Salt
Lemon juice
Chaat Masala
Red chili powder
Chopped coriander leaves
Chopped onions
Chopped tomatoes
Chopped green chilis

Method:

Take all the ingredients as per your requirement in a mixing bowl and mix them well.
Garnish them with coriander leaves.

Evening Snack- Video of the recipe of the corn chaat

JHAL MURI/BHEL PURI/PUFFED RICE CHAAT

This had been one of the most famous evening snacks enjoyed by the Indians, especially among the Bengalis.

Ingredients:

Puffed rice
Pickle oil
Chopped onions
Chanachur (Bombay Mix) or Sev (Gram shavings)
Chopped coriander
Chopped boiled potatoes (optional)
Chopped green chilies
Black salt (if needed)
Oil

Method:

Saute the puffed rice in a wok with a bit of oil to make it a bit crispy.
Pour the crispy puffed rice along with pickle oil, onions, “chanachur” or “sev”, coriander, green chillis, into a bowl and mix them well.
Garnish it with a pinch of black salt if required. Serve it with a cup of hot tea.

Evening Snack- Video of the recipe of the jhaal muri/puffed rice chaat

CHEESE CORN MAGGI

Maggi recipes need no introduction. If the regular Maggi bores you, then add some spice to it. and make it cheese corn maggi.

Ingredients:

A packet of Masala Maggi (no.of packets as per requirements)
Boiled corns
Cheese
Water

Method:

Prepare the Maggi as per the instructions.
Put the corns and cheese into the noodles and stir them well. Make sure the cheese is equally mixed and properly melted.
Serve it hot.

Evening Snack- Video of the recipe of the cheese corn maggi

DAL BORA OR LENTIL POKODA

Dal Bora is one of the famous roadside snacks amongst the Bengalis and is easily available at cheap rates. Now let’s bring it to the kitchen.

Ingredients:

Already soaked up masoor dal or Red Lentils.
Chopped green chillis
Salt
Oil
Red chili powder (if required)
Chopped coriander
Turmeric

Method:

Put the soaked lentils, ginger, turmeric, red chili powder (if you want it spicy), salt in a grinder and blend them into a paste.
Take the paste in a bowl and mix it with the green chilies and coriander.
Put enough oil for deep fry in a wok and release small balls of the mixture into the boiling oil.
Fry them until they turn golden brown.
Serve them hot with sauce or chutney.

Dal Bora is One of The Delicious Evening Snacks.

ALUR CHOP OR MASHED POTATO CROQUETTES

When it comes to delicious evening snacks, alur chop or mashed potato fritter comes in the top tier. It is a regular evening snack available at every lane of Bengal.

Ingredients:

Mashed boiled potatoes (as required)
Chopped ginger- 1tbps
Chopped garlic-1tbps
Chopped green chilies (as needed)
Roasted and crushed cumin seeds
Roasted and crushed coriander seeds
Turmeric
Salt
Besan or gram flour
All-purpose flour or maida
Red chili powder
Oil

Method:

Put the garlic, ginger, and green chilies in a frying pan with a bit of oil and stir them till they are a little bit fried.
Now add turmeric, cumin and coriander seeds, salt, and the mashed potatoes and mix them all till they are a bit fried. The potato stuffing is ready. Let it cool.
Now make the batter. add besan, flour, red chili powder, salt, turmeric, and water and make it into a thick batter.
Make small balls of the stuffing and lightly flatten them with your palms.
Dip the mixture into the batter and release them into boiling oil 9 enough to make deep fry and cook them till they are golden.

ROLLS OUT OF ROTI

If you are wondering what are you going to do with the leftover rotis, then here is the solution- turn them into rolls.

Ingredients:

Leftover Rotis
Stuffing items (can be eggs, chicken, cheese, paneer, etc)
Onions
Chopped green chillis (optional)
Sauce
Oil

Method:

Heat the frying pan and put on some little bit of oil. Put the leftover roti over the pan and saute it till it turns a bit crunchy and golden. If you want eggs as your stuffing, then put the roti on the semi-cooked egg mixture and fry it on both sides.
If you want to add more stuffing, place the roti on a plate and sprinkle bits of paneer, onions, chicken, cheese(as per your choice) along with sauce and green chilies.
Roll the roti and serve.

Roti Rolls is One of The Easy Evening Snack Recipes.

EGG-BREAD CUBES

Egg-bread cubes are very delicious evening snacks. This recipe is quick and easy to make and fun to taste.

Ingredeints:

Bread (make small pieces out of them, just like small cubes)
Egg
Red chili powder
Salt
Oil
Turmeric
Chaat masala

Method:

Make the egg batter. Mix the raw eggs with red chili powder, salt, turmeric, and a little bit of oil and stir them well.
Dip the bread cubes into the batter and release them into the hot oil (enough for shallow fry).
Fry them till they turn golden brown.
Sprinkle some chaat masala on top.

CHEESE BALLS

Ingredients:

Mashed potatoes
Grated or cubed cheese
Black pepper
Chopped coriander leaves
Gram flour or besan or corn starch
Black salt

Method:

Take the mashed potatoes, black pepper, coriander leaves, besan in a bowl and mix them well.
Make small balls out of them, and insert cheese into them.
Release the balls into the boiling oil gradually for deep fry. Take them out when turned golden.
Serve them hot.

Easy Evening Snack Recipes- Video of Cheese Balls Recipe.

PROCESSED FOOD

Last but not the least, processed food like McCain are very delicious evening snacks, which can be prepared in minutes. Just fry them and serve them hot. One can get a variety of snacks.

Easy Evening Snack Recipes- Processed Food

Pick up yourself, get into the kitchen and start cooking these amazing fun and easy evening snack recipes. Enjoy them and stay safe.

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Skincare Routine for Dry Skin – Dry Skin Beauty Tips

Dry skin has always been of great concern for everyone, irrespective of seasons. Some get minor white lines upon scratching, on the other hand, some get skin flakes, which is of medical importance. But this can be cured and prevented if we try to take care of our skin daily, and we don’t need to bother about expensive, complicated products-home remedies will also help us.

So we have listed some skincare tips for dry skin:-

Moisturize

It is the first and most important skincare tip. Do not forget to moisturize daily. You must have heard all the beauty experts talk about this. Moisturizers help to protect the moisture of the skin and form a smooth layer. So lesser the loss, lesser the dry skin. Moisturize daily after baths or after doing chores because all the washings with harsh detergents take out the oil from the skin and make it dry and rough.

Best moisturizer for dry skin is, Nivea Soft Moisturising Crème, Lakme Maximum Moisturizer Winter Intense, CeraVe moisturizing cream, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Creme, Olay regenerating Micro-sculpting cream, etc.

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Oiling

Essential Oils have more staying power than moisturizers and prevent the evaporation of water from the skin. Yes, it might be a bit sticky, but it is more effective. It is advisable to use baby oils since they have fewer chemicals and less greasy. Smear oil on the required body parts before bathing. It forms a layer over the skin and seals the hydration. You can also use it after bathing if you don’t prefer moisturizers. Recommended are Johnson’s Baby Oil, Jac Olive Oil, etc. You might be surprised that sunflower oil or ghee can also help heal dry skins, and is popularly recommended by the elders of the family.

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Use Petroleum Jelly Or Glycerine

Just like the above materials, petroleum jelly or glycerine helps to heal dry skin. They are gentle and soothes the dryness, keeping it hydrated. Plus point, it helps to get rid of itchy skin as well. Glycerine helps to retain the moisture as well as soaks the moisture from the air and is useful in every season. Recommended is Vaseline petroleum jelly, Khadi Omorose Glycerine.

Use Lotions

Just like moisturizers, lotions to help protect the skin. Lotions have hydrating elements and smoothen and soften the skin. Unlike the moisturizers, lotions have higher water content and thus bring back the lost moisture to the skin. It is of lighter weight and non-greasy. Lotions get mixed with the skin easily. Indian markets have got a wide variety of lotions such as Nivea Smooth Milk Body Lotion, Dove Go Fresh Body Lotion, Vaseline Cocoa Body Lotion, etc.

Smear Coconut Oil

Not only is coconut oil beneficial for hair but also the skin as well (and of course other than in recipes). It is obtained from raw coconuts and has fewer chemicals. It contains fatty acids that prevent the pores lose all the moisture. Go for the virgin pressed coconut oils such as Organic India Virgin Coconut Oil, Max Care Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil. And if you don’t get hold of the virgin ones, go for the more available branded coconut oils such as Parachute 100% Pure Coconut Oil.

Aloe Vera Gel

Another important cure for the dry skin is aloe vera gel. It contains cooling elements that help to reduce irritation and itchiness and retains moisture. It is also beneficial for sensitive skin. Use it in small amounts, excessive use might lead to the opposite. Hang the aloe vera stem overnight, keeping the open-side upside down so that the yellow juice gets out of the gel. Scoop out the gel and apply it on your skin. If you don’t have access to the plant, then buy products that have aloe vera content such as Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Fresh Body Gel, Khadi Natural Aloe Vera Gel, Lakmé 9 to 5 Naturale Aloe Aquagel, etc.

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Other Skincare Tips for Dry Skin – Dry Skin Care Routine

1-Other than using products, there are several other ways in which we can effectively avoid dry skin.

2-Try to cut off the bathing time. Don’t spend 20-long-minutes and reduce it to 10mins. It will not only reduce the loss of skin oil but also the loss of water. Try to use lukewarm water- Avoid too cold or too hot. In case you need to use hot water, don’t forget to moisturize after bathing,

3-Drink enough water. Nothing works better than this. It keeps your body all time hydrated and compensates for the lost moisture.

4-Avoid dry soaps and instead, use shower gels or gentle skin cleansers or even baby soaps. They are normally creamy and comes with moisturizing elements. Few known brands are Dove Body Wash Fresh Moisture, Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash, Johnson’s Baby Soap.

5-Last but not the least, maintain a proper diet. Eat green vegetables and fresh fruits. Wash them before consumption. It’s a great skin care tips for dry skin.

So, these are a few skincare tips for dry skin that will help you prevent as well as cure dry skin every season. Regular maintenance will make your skin look and make healthy. Follow this dry skin care routine to keep your skin moisturized.

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WHY MOVIES SIMILAR TO BULBBUL SHOULD BE MADE MORE OFTEN IN MAINSTREAM CINEMA?

Indian Express Movie Review Scores it 3.5, Movies similar to Bulbbul are required in Cinema

Netflix released Bulbbul on 24 June 2020 and won the hearts of the Indian audience instantly. A new-age horror drama, mixed with a strong social message and proved to all how a perfect direction, storyline, characterization, and cinematography can give birth to a masterpiece. Directed by Anvita Dutt Guptan and produced by Anushka Sharma and Karnesh Sharma, the movie stands out because of the female-majority crew members which are quite rare nowadays. Bulbbul cast stars Tripti Dimri, Avinash Tiwary, Paoli Dam, Rahul Bose, and Parambrata Chattopadhyay.

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The plot goes back to the 1881 Bengal, where the 5-year-old Bulbul gets married to a decade older man Indranil. Not being able to contemplate the situation around her as well as the marriage, she assumes that Indranil’s little brother Satya is her husband since his age is closer to that of hers. Days pass by as the two became best friends and almost spend their time together. Bulbbul falls for Satya, a matured unconditional love, but their friendship is misinterpreted by her husband and sister-in-law Binodini. Indranil feels jealous and sends Satya abroad for higher studies. Fueled up fire up by Binodini by whispering misapprehended notions about the friendship in his ears, he goes on and beats her up, breaking her feet to pieces. Bulbbul is still recovering from the pain and shock when Mahendra enters and rapes her, which leads to her death. But through divine intervention, she jolts back to life. Binodini comes and cleans away the evidence of her husband’s rape while recounting all that she was told when she was married off to Mahendra.

Satya after returning from abroad goes on to find the mysteries behind the murders in the village and the so-called “chudail” in the forest. On the other hand, Satya gets jealous of the doctor and Bulbbul’s friendship and suspects him behind the murder. Soon, he finds the “chudail” and shoots her directly but of no use. Dr.Sudip discovers that she is no other than Bulbbul who is taking revenge against those men who do injustice against the women of the village. One year later, Satya has left, stating that he once wished to be like his elder brother, and was then scared to be. But not any longer, as all three brothers have finally the same blood on their hands. While in the haveli, Indranil, who returned to the mansion, hears Bulbbul calling him in her signature tone. Her form appears to be rising from ashes, and gives a sinister smile, implying she finally takes her revenge on him. What a Chudail story movie indeed!

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The Bulbbul movie is considered as the new age feminist story which tells the harsh and raw truth of the society. We might not be knowing but there still might be victims like Bulbbul who are kept quite by her family and manifests a happy, glossy life in front of the outside world. It tells the story of revenge and how women are divine children of the goddesses. Special effects (with the moonlight showing in red color, signifying blood, or the visual scenes of domestic violence) along with outstanding cinematography makes the movie different from others.

Bulbbul gives us a strong message of women empowerment, and why we still need women like Bulbbul as the symbol of feminism to bring justice to the victims. Whether it’s 1881 or 2020, the situation is still the same, and is unfortunate that we still need to fight for these. “Chudail” may be seen as a negative figure in the folklore and fairy tales, but she is the one doing the right thing for us. Anvita Dutt mixes the feudal with the supernatural, the spooky, the mythological, and the fablesque in a thoughtful, moving, and engaging manner. It has been applauded by the netizens and critics. The film gets positive responses and thumbs up, especially for the exceptional performance by the lead actor.

As per the Indian Express movie review, it has scored 3.5 out of 5 stars. This movie is a must-watch especially due to the performance of the female lead, Tripti Dimri. Avinash Tiwary and Rahul Bose also give credible performances. If you want a Chudail story movie, this is the movie to go for. Hopefully, movies similar to Bulbbul are made more often

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A NEW EXPERIMENT AGAIN DONE BY THE INDIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM: OMISSION OF CHAPTERS

Yet again a new experiment is done by the honorable Indin Education System. Now, CBSE took a step ahead did the deed. Because for the sake of the pandemic, CBSE omitted 30% of the syllabus from classes 9-12, since the re-opening of the schools is uncertain and online classes are not accessible by all the students. Reasonable enough. Then, what is the issue? The issue is with the chapters that are being omitted and an educated person cannot help but notice the name of the chapters.

For class 10, the social science crucial chapters are Democracy and Diversity, Popular Struggles and Movements, Challenges to Democracy; chapters on Democracy, Secularism, Federalism, Citizenship for class 12 political science; GST, Foreign Policies, and Demonetisation for Business Studies; Food Rights in India, Democratic Rights, Population for class 9; International Trade in Geography; Job application with resume in English composition and many more such important chapters. Now the question arises, why such chapters are excluded given that they form a base to a person’s opinions and help them know their country better?

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Social media platforms were on fire since the morning of Wednesday and memes started spreading like wildfire. It might seem happy news for the current students, but the ones who are in college or are already facing the real world says that the decision is not right. Our education curriculum is moreover backdated and has been using for decades, with no new improvements, and on top of that elimination of chapters, won’t do any good to the students, when they are the future of the country. They are becoming handicapped day by day with constant treatment like a guinea pig. The future of the final year students are already uncertain and with the new circular, things are getting worse.

Why not delete the ones which are just being brushed and rubbed for ages? Seems like the present government just want to make dummies who will listen to them blindly without having their own opinions. Or is it just the innuendo given about our future? Well, let’s just say the unemployment rate isn’t going to flat any time soon, and we will be having more production of nincompoop in the country.

1/3 I was going to congratulate @DrRPNishank on reducing the CBSE students' course-load, till i saw what they're deleting: https://t.co/DQKboUeJ6k
So children of Std.X will no longer learn about 'democracy &diversity', 'gender, religion &caste', 'popular struggles& movements'…
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) July 8, 2020