600 gm chicken mince ¼ cup Bengal gram split (chana dal) 2 tbsp oil + for deep frying 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 5-6 peppercorns 2 black cardamoms ½ inch piece ginger (chopped) 8-10 cloves of garlic (chopped) Salt to taste 2 tsp red chilli powder ½ tsp green cardamom powder A pinch of mace powder ½ tsp garam masala powder 2 eggs For the stuffing 2 cups yogurt 1 large-sized onion (chopped) 5-6 fresh mint leaves (chopped) Salt to taste Pick, wash and soak chana dal in two cups of water for at least three hours. Drain. Hang the yogurt in a muslin cloth to drain out the excess whey. For stuffing, squeeze onion between your palms to remove excess water. In a bowl, mix hung yogurt, onion, mint leaves and salt. Divide into sixteen equal portions and keep covered in ...

400 gm chicken (boneless) 2 eggs 2½ tbsp cornstarch Salt to taste 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp chilli sauce 2 medium-sized onions 8-10 cloves garlic 6-8 green chillies 2 medium-sized capsicums 1 tbsp oil + to deep fry 2 tbsp vinegar ¼ tsp MSG (optional) ½ tsp peppercorns (crushed) Wash, trim and cut boneless chicken into finger sized pieces. Mix eggs, two tablespoons of cornstarch, salt to taste, one tablespoon each of soy sauce and chilli sauce into the chicken pieces. Leave aside for half an hour. Peel onions, wash, halve and cut into thick slices. Peel, wash and finely chop garlic. Remove stems, wash and chop green chillies. Wash, halve, deseed and cut capsicums into thick strips. Blend remaining cornstarch in three tablespoons of water. Heat sufficient oil in a wok and deep-fry the marinated chicken pieces till crisp. ...

1 medium-sized cabbage 1 medium-sized carrot 8-10 French beans 3 medium-sized spring onions 1 medium-sized capsicum Salt to taste ¼ cup refined flour (maida) ¼ cup cornstarch Oil to deep-fry For the sauce 3 green chillies 1 inch piece ginger 4 – 6 cloves of garlic 2 inch stalk of celery 3 tbsp of cornstarch 2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp MSG (optional) Salt to taste 2½ cups vegetable stock 1 tbsp vinegar Trim, wash and grate cabbage. Peel, wash and grate carrot. String French beans, wash and finely chop. Wash, trim and finely chop spring onions. Reserve chopped greens for garnish. Wash, halve, deseed and finely chop capsicum. For sauce, remove stems, wash and finely chop green chillies. Peel, wash and finely chop ginger and garlic. Trim, wash and finely chop celery. Blend three tablespoons of cornstarch in one cup ...

Silent birth Silent Birth refers to a method preferred by some members of the Church of Scientology. A silent birth involves delivering a baby in a completely silent, calm environment, without the help of pain relieving drugs. During a silent birth, all sounds are kept at an absolute minimum — speaking, whispering, and even playing music is discouraged, and anesthetic drugs are avoided. This silence is maintained for a period of seven days. Hydro birth Water birth entails a method of delivery where a mother gives birth to her child in a bathtub or pool full of warm water. Water is a muscle relaxant. It aids the passage of the baby through the birth canal. It provides greater comfort and mobility. The mother has more ease ...

Q: If you suffer from pigmentation on and around your nose and also have dry skin, why? A: Over exposure to the sun can cause pigmentation. Use a SPF 50 sunscreen daily. Bleaching and skin peeling are two effective methods used to cure pigmentation. Mix two tbsp milk powder, 20 volume hydrogen peroxide and a few drops of glycerine to make a paste. Apply it on the affected area. Leave it on for 20 minutes, and rinse. Follow this routine twice a week. After rinsing, if your skin feels dry, use a generous amount of moisturiser. Break Vitamin E capsules and mix it with a few drops of castor oil. Apply it on the pigmented area. This is another effective remedy for pigmentation.

My hair is dull and dry. Is it because I use henna? I have also developed blemishes on my face. Please suggest a remedy for healthy skin and hair. Use this hair moisturising treatment once a week: Mix one tbsp herbal oil, one tbsp castor oil, 1/2 tsp conditioner, one tbsp glycerine, one tsp vinegar and one tsp shampoo. Massage it into your scalp. Leave it on for an hour, and rinse. Since henna is making your hair dry, condition it regularly. For your blemishes: Use a 30 SPF sunscreen daily. Vitamin E-based cream ensures healthy skin. Apply it on your face every night. For a natural glow, mix one tsp yogurt, a pinch of salt and half tsp honey. Massage your face gently with this paste, ...

My baby is Aquarius.

Q: When to start? A: For most babies, milk or infant milk provides all the nourishment needed up to the age of 6 months, but if you think your baby needs solids before this time, ask your health professional for advice. Q: What foods should I offer to start with? A: Baby rice, fruit (e.g. banana, apple, pear, mango) or vegetable (e.g. carrot, parsnip, potato, yam) purees mixed with your baby’s usual milk make good first weaning foods. These first tastes should be bland-tasting, smooth and gluten free. Q: How much should I give and when? A: One or two teaspoons of food offered before, during or after one of your baby’s usual milk feeds is all that you’ll need to give to start with. Gradually you will be able ...

Two little babies were sitting in their cribs, when one baby shouted to the other, "Are you a little girl or a little boy?" "I don't know," replied the other baby giggling. "What do you mean, you don't know?" said the first baby. "I mean I don't know how to tell the difference," was the reply. "Well, I do," said the first baby chuckling, "I'll climb into your crib and find out." He carefully manoeuvred himself into the other baby's crib, then quickly disappeared beneath the blankets. After a couple of minutes, he resurfaced with a big grin on his face. "You're a little girl, and I'm a little boy," he said proudly. "You're ever so clever," cooed the baby girl, "but how can you tell?" "It's quite easy really," replied the baby boy, "you've got pink socks and ...

Your Hair You need to keep your hair in style and you need to keep it protected from sun, wind and other damaging elements. The sun bathing you may do on the beach (If you're honeymooning on the beach) strips your hair of its natural oils, resulting in straw hair. Solution : Use a straw hat or a scarf. Do remember to condition your hair thoroughly with intensive conditioner after every wash. Rinse your hair after every swim, even in a pool. Chlorine can wreak havoc with hair condition. 1. Style - Use clips and interesting hair accessories to hold your hair off your face. Shoulder length hair looks great left seductively loose around your face. 2. Must do - Get a ...