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Yummy raw banana recipes to try out

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Raw banana is a healthy vegetable which is good for people of all ages. There are some tasty dishes of raw banana which all will like eating. You can follow the recipes of raw banana and have a healthy meal. These recipes can be prepared with the available ingredients at your home.

Raw Banana Fry

This is a yummy dish of raw banana sauteed with herbs and spices. You can eat this with rice, chapati, puri or paratha.

Yummy raw banana recipes to try out

Ingredients –

  1. Raw Banana – Few, depending on size
  2. Chilli – 1
  3. Garlic – Few cloves
  4. Onion – 1
  5. Ginger – 1-inch piece
  6. Tomato – 1
  7. Salt – To taste
  8. Turmeric powder – Half teaspoon
  9. Chilli powder – Half teaspoon
  10. Coriander powder – Half teaspoon
  11. Cumin powder – Half teaspoon
  12. Garam Masala – Half teaspoon
  13. Asafoetida (Hing) – A pinch
  14. Coriander leaves – 1 tablespoon
  15. Water – As needed
  16. Oil – 3 tablespoons
  17. Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon
  18. Mustard seeds – 1 teaspoon

Method –

  1. The number of raw bananas to be used depends on its size. I had used 3 raw bananas of medium size. You can use how many you want.
  2. Remove the peel of raw banana and cut in small pieces. Soak the cut pieces in water for some time. Chop chilli, onion, garlic, ginger and tomato finely.
  3. Heat a pan and put oil to it. Then add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and asafoetida to it. Let them splutter.
  4. Put onion, garlic, chilli, ginger and fry well. Fry till the raw smell disappears. Then add tomato to it. Sautee very well. Cook till the tomato becomes mushy.
  5. Put raw banana to it. Then add salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala to it. Mix very well.
  6. Add little water to it. Stir and then cover the pan for few minutes. Remove cover and check whether raw banana has become soft or not.
  7. Mix well on high flame. Then garnish it with coriander leaves.

Raw Banana Manchurian

This is a lip-smacking dish made from raw banana. You can eat this with any rice dish or noodles dish.

Yummy raw banana recipes to try out

Ingredients –

  1. Raw Banana – Some, depending on size
  2. Water – As needed
  3. Corn flour – 3 tablespoons
  4. Maida (Refined flour) – 2 tablespoons
  5. Chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
  6. Oil – As needed for frying raw banana and for making gravy
  7. Salt – According to taste
  8. Garlic – Few cloves
  9. Chilli – 1
  10. Onion – 1
  11. Capsicum – 1 or 2 depending on size
  12. Tomato sauce – 2 tablespoons
  13. Pepper powder – 1 teaspoon
  14. Maggi Magic cube – 1

Method –

  1. The number of raw bananas to be used depends on its size. I had used 7 raw bananas of small size. You can use how many you want.
  2. Remove the peel of raw banana and cut in small pieces. Soak the cut pieces in water for some time. Chop chilli, onion, garlic and capsicum finely.
  3. Put raw banana pieces to this batter and mix well. The batter should neither be thick nor thin. It should coat all the raw banana pieces.
  4. Heat a pan and put sufficient oil to it. Add raw banana pieces in batches and fry them. Fry till the raw banana pieces become crisp. Keep them aside.
  5. In the same pan, heat oil and put onion to it. Then add garlic, chilli, capsicum and fry till the raw smell disappears.
  6. Then put salt and pepper powder to it. Fry till they get cooked. Add tomato sauce to it and mix well.
  7. If there is any batter left in the bowl, then add Maggi Magic cube, water to it and mix. If there is no batter left, then mix 1 teaspoon of cornflour and Maggi Magic cube with some water.
  8. Add this to the pan where other ingredients have been sauteed. Mix thoroughly so that a gravy forms. Cook till the gravy turns glossy.
  9. Put the fried raw banana pieces to this gravy. Mix very well so that the raw banana pieces get coated with the gravy. Serve it hot.

Raw Banana Kofta

This is an appetizing dish made from raw banana cutlets sauteed in a creamy gravy. You can eat this with rice, chapati, puri or paratha.

Yummy raw banana recipes to try out

Ingredients –

  1. Raw Banana – Some, depending on size
  2. Onion – 1 or 2 depending on size
  3. Garlic – Few cloves
  4. Ginger – A piece
  5. Chilli – 1
  6. Chaat Masala – 1 teaspoon
  7. Corn flour – 2 tablespoons
  8. Besan (Gram flour or Chickpea flour) – 2 tablespoons
  9. Salt – According to taste
  10. Raisins – Some
  11. Butter – 2 tablespoons
  12. Chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
  13. Oil – As needed for frying raw banana and for making masala
  14. Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon
  15. Cinnamon – A piece
  16. Cardamom – Few pods
  17. Cashew nuts – Few
  18. Tomato – 1
  19. Kasuri methi – 2 teaspoons
  20. Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
  21. Sugar – Half teaspoon
  22. Water – As needed
  23. Cream – 2 tablespoons

Method –

  1. The number of raw bananas to be used depends on its size. I had used 6 raw bananas of medium size.
  2. Boil the raw bananas in pressure cooker. Then peel them and mash properly. Chop chilli, onion, garlic, ginger and tomato finely.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, put mashed raw bananas, chopped pieces of half onion, garlic, chilli, ginger, salt, chaat masala, corn flour, besan, kasuri methi and raisins.
  4. Mash all the ingredients well so that they mix. Make sure that this mixture is not watery. If you find it watery, then add besan to it.
  5. From this mashed mixture, make small rolls. Heat a pan and put sufficient oil to it. Add these small rolls in batches and fry them.
  6. Fry till they become crisp and turn brown. Keep them aside. The raw banana cutlets are ready to be dipped in gravy.
  7. In the same pan, heat oil and put cumin seeds, cinnamon, cardamom and cashew nuts to it. Then add onion, ginger, garlic and tomato to it.
  8. Fry very well so that these ingredients get cooked and their raw smell disappears. Mix well and cool them. Then put this mixture in a grinder and make a fine paste.
  9. Heat the same pan again and put butter to it. Add chilli powder, sugar, coriander powder and kasuri methi to it.
  10. Then add the masala paste to it and saute for few minutes. Put salt, water and mix well. Then add cream to the gravy and stir.
  11. If you do not have cream, then you can use thick milk. Check the consistency and quantity of gravy. It should be neither thick nor thin.
  12. The quantity of gravy must be sufficient so that all the raw banana cutlets can dip in the gravy. Simmer the gravy for few minutes and add all cutlets to it.
  13. Mix well and serve it hot.

Raw Banana Chips

This is a delicious dish made from raw banana. We usually buy this wafer. You can eat this anytime.

Yummy raw banana recipes to try out

Ingredients –

  1. Raw Banana – Few, depending on size
  2. Salt – 1 teaspoon
  3. Turmeric powder – Half teaspoon
  4. Water – As needed
  5. Oil – As needed for frying raw banana

Method –

  1. The number of raw bananas to be used depends on its size. I had used 2 raw bananas of large size. You can use how many you want.
  2. Use slightly ripe bananas so that you can remove their skin easily. Cut them into thin slices.
  3. In a large bowl, put water and add raw banana slices, salt and turmeric powder to it. Mix them very well. The slices will get yellow colour in this way.
  4. Drain off the water and keep the raw banana slices in a large plate. Wipe the water from them and pat them dry.
  5. Heat a pan and put sufficient oil to it. Fry the raw banana slices in batches. Stir them occasionally and fry till they become crisp. Serve them hot.

Beirut Explosion: Everything to know about the Disheartening Catastrophe

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Visthruth D
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The image portrays the state of Beirut after the Explosion. The area around the port is flattened and ruined.

There was a shocking revelation waiting for the world on 4th August, 2020, when there was a massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon. Located in west Asia, Beirut experienced one of the most tragic blast in the history. The incident soon went viral when the video footage of the disaster was spreading on social media. The video shows the smoke laying out at the port of Beirut, right before the enormous bang.

The reports from BBC News mentioned that there were two consecutive explosions occurring minutes apart from each other. The blasts took place in two different buildings and soon after, the fire spread to a nearest building. Areas around 10km radius were affected with the impact of the explosion. According to European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the rumble was felt around 250km away. Due to the situation, a two-week state emergency is in the action.

The Reason behind the tragedy

Beirut Explosion: Everything to know about the Disheartening Catastrophe

It is not common for an explosion to wipe out an entire city from its normal state. The explosion was extremely rare and powerful in terms of the damage caused. Around 3.3 magnitude of Earthquake had been felt when the blast was taking place. The reason behind the blast was the confiscated explosives, stored by authority. The government has been seizing the illegal incendiary devices over the years, they had been stored in a warehouse near the port. These stored elements were the reason for triggering the blast.

President Michel Aoun said that there was about 2750 tonnes of Ammonium Nitrate in the warehouses. He also added the details about failing safety measures at the storage. Ammonium nitrate is an explosive, and a major element in fertilizers and bombs and leaving it unsafe was the major triggering point.

Catastrophe or a Result of Negligence?

Beirut Explosion: Everything to know about the Disheartening Catastrophe

The Lebanese officials have been informing the authorities about the combustible accessories lying in the port storage without any safety measures from 2014 to 2017. Officials sent a few letters about the solutions towards the situation. The Authorities haven given the suggestions of donation of the explosives to the Lebanese Army. Also, the officials were told about organizing an auction for the ammonium nitrate. However, the officials failed to capitalize on the situation.

Lebanon residents have been infuriating over the carelessness of the state. The beginning of the tragedy dates back to 2013. When the Russian shipment was not allowed to pass Beirut, it was stored at the port of Beirut. However, since 2003, there were failing attempts to get rid of the ammonium nitrate and the negligence led to a national catastrophe.

The area within the 5km of the blast resembles a warzone. The buildings skinned to its skeleton, injured citizens running around, roads and vehicles damage. The whole scenario seems scarier as we are receiving more information and pictures from the location.

The Destruction caused by the Explosion

Beirut Explosion: Everything to know about the Disheartening Catastrophe

The rescue workers have been roaming around the city in their debris searching for the damage done. The damage left behind is so immense that it is difficult for describing it in words. There are People with wounds and injury lying around on the road across the city and maybe the ones who already lost their life. The healthcare facilities are in action for whoever requires it. As of now, the damage has been recorded and there are possibilities of rise in the number of dead and injured.

  • Around 137 deaths of residents is one of the major losses of the tragedy.
  • 5000 people are already suffering from injury and trauma, while a lot of the residents are till missing.
  • 3,00,000 approximately have lost their habitat and have nowhere to go.
  • The death of the secretary-general of Kataeb Political Party, Nazar Najarian.
  • Lebanese President’s residence, Baabda Palace was also severely damaged.
  • The damage is involving several Hospitals and buildings near the place, however some hospitals have partial affects.

Allies standing alongside Lebanon

Beirut Explosion: Everything to know about the Disheartening Catastrophe
  • Germany is reportedly going to send healthcare supplies to Beirut, according to CNN News.
  • Turkey is helping Lebanon with the aid within a few hours of blast as Turkish military arrived on the aircraft.
  • Brazil has extended their hands for the support and promised to provide them with the help they require.
  • UK is assuring to send aid to Lebanon. The experts will be helping to search and recuse the survivors in the state.
  • Qatar, Iran and Kuwait are sending medical supplies to Lebanon for the victims of the blast.
  • French President Emmanuel Macron is going to visit Beirut to offer condolences. They have been pledging to bestow the assist with medical equipment.
  • European Union issues the aid and support needed for Lebanon.
  • Russia is sending the medical apparatus and a team of doctors to help Lebanon treat the victims.
  • Eiffel Tower in Paris is going to go dark to stand in support of Beirut and extend their helping hand.
  • Leaders like PM Narendra Modi, Donald Trump, Scott Morrison have offered condolences to the state.

The Major Issue to Acknowledge

  • Providing Healthcare facilities is not going to be easy as the country, along with the world is already dealing with COVID-19.
  • The space for treatment is scarce due to the damage of hospitals and buildings around the area on as massive scale.
  • Lebanon is also suffering with the worst economic conditions in the recent times.
  • They have been reporting about having grain supplies for less than a month, but have enough flour to avoid crisis.
  • Beirut has requested for three month’s supplies to ensure food security.
  • Loss of homes is one of the major concerns as they have no roof over their head.  

While the Beirut residents have no answers for the tragedy, the state is essentially ruined, as said by officials. There is loss of lives, flattening of surface in the 2 miles radius, destruction of habitat. Nobody knows the exact number of citizens missing from the city. Lebanese president has been ensuring about the enquiry regarding the blast. The shattering has been colossal. Getting through the situation is not going to be simple for Beirut. We have to stand with them to fight the battle of their lives. Let us Pray for Lebanon together and hope for the best.

Work It: A Vibrant Beginning With A Disappointing Crescendo.

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Sreya
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Ever since I heard of the new coming of age rom-com Work It, I knew I had to watch it. With my proclivity for rom coms and teenage obsession with Liza Koshy, I had built up expectations. Expectations which were met, and then they weren’t. With vibrant colours and cinematography coupled with Jordan Fischer’s and Sabrina Carpenter’s sizzling chemistry, Work It really builds you up. And then, in the end, it quite inevitably leaves you feeling incomplete. And not really in the good way. So buckle up, as I give you the first look on teenage rom-com/coming of age Netflix original Work It.

Not A Movie For Technicalities.

A common strain witnessed with movies delving into the rom-com category is the age misappropriation.  While I believe it is to keep viewers from being disgusted by sexual or romantic notions between kids who still look like they whine about not being able to drive, there isn’t anything we can do to stop it. We have actors past 25 years playing characters that are applying for college. And that is exactly the vibe Sabrina Carpenter and Liza Koshy give off. While petite and quite passable for the young adult group, they don’t really fit the cut for ‘actors playing their age’. However, I chose to skim past that miscalculation and actually delve into the movie.

Work It is a movie all about dance. Performances, determination, the infamous team spirit, Work It has all the ingredients to a successful teenage dance movie. The only thing they don’t have is continuity and the one thing they have but don’t need is plot holes.

Yes, Work It is essentially a feel good movie. It reinforces in you the belief that not just the ones with angelic moves are capable of dancing. Even misfits who sit behind a computer all day have a shot at being able to create magic in their movements. And while it is a comforting thought, there is a quite obvious stereotype lurking here. And speaking of stereotypes, on to my next sub-heading, Erasure.

The Blatant Erasure Is Honestly Very Offending.

It is 2020, and teenager rom-com movies seriously need to get with the times. Having one actor who plays the adversary be cinema-version gay is not done. Neither is the fact that the one black guy in the movie has zero lines for its entirety. Yes, Work It is a movie primarily centered on Sabrina Carpenter, Liza Koshy and Jordan Fisher, but them choosing to ignore BIPOC characters till it suits them is not done. This is me being polite.

julliard and the lankymen work it
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People have said before, won’t this remove focus on the main characters of the movie, or that is a movie built just for this representation? And no and no. The main point of showing LGBTQIAP+ and BIPOC characters in a movie is to show that this is real. This is normal. No matter how unrealistic your actual movie is. And a movie is made for the representation of all kinds of people. Because that’s how your movie is giving hope and life to your very very diverse audience. And having a brown girl as your girl Friday is not representation.   

Thankfully, The Chemistry Saves The Movie.

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I am not going to lie, I went back to watch the dance scenes between Jordan and Sabrina at least twice. While their chemistry could be partially attributed to the music and the lighting, most of it was all them. The scenes they have with each other where they’re doing some form of a tango seriously breathes life into the movie. Sabrina is charming, in the ‘I can’t dance for my life’ sort of way. And Jordan Fisher’s smile carries part of the movie alone. The romance is honestly no-nonsense. You could feel the chemistry between them the first time they meet. And when you would think that the tension would come to a head and get denied as it gets in all dance movies, it actually doesn’t. They do have relationship troubles, but while one is battling an existential crisis, it’s bound to happen.

The Movie Reminds You Too Much Of To All The Boys I Loved.

If you have already watched To All The Boys I’ve Loved Part Two, you would agree with me. While the cinematography is clearly different, some things are just a slap in the face reminding you of the movie. The nursing home, the nursing home decked in lights, hell even the co-protagonist is the same! Well, our consolation is the fact that John Ambrose at least got a new lady love.

A Glass Half Full.

And while I may have criticized the movie to new heights, it does have some redeeming factors. As a previous subscriber and avid follower of Liza Koshy, it was refreshing to see her in a movie with a coherent role. Her dancing was wonderful to watch; her years of progress have given fruit. However, the movie does manage to let me down one last time; right at the very end. Not lingering too much on the details, Quinn’s mom basically grounds Quinn and stops her from going to the Work It dance competition. Surprise surprise. However, she manages to evade her, then gets into a car she barely knows how to drive and sets off.

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While it was frankly unrealistic, I was going along with Work It. Everything is fun and exciting until their dance score. After a power-packed performance by the returning champions, The Thunderbirds, you would expect TBD to have a more bedazzling score. I am wholly an amateur in the world of mixtapes and dance performance music, and I’m sure a lot of watchers are too. Hence, having a performance piece which may be exceptional but not more riveting than your rival’s is…not good. I frankly expected TBD to fall short by one point and maybe win on a technicality, again.

Well, for the most part, all is well that ends well. I simply hope that Quinn takes a decision for college from her heart because as a college student, having a 4.0 GPA matters next to nothing once you’re in. And as for me, I won’t be watching Work It again. Well, at least not completely. Those duet dance scenes are still fire.

Bombay Style Chicken Frankie in 3 Ways | Classic, Cheese And Schezwan

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Riya
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Chicken Frankie

Chicken Frankie/ Chicken Khati Roll is quite popular among all the street foods of Mumbai. This is one of those street foods that are not only cherished but loved by all the non-vegetarians there. It tastes heavenly and the perfect snack for your starving tummy.

I have put the best 3 variations of this chicken Frankie in Bombay style that you can easily make at your home and I am sure you’ll just love how it turns out. Each of its components is important yet can be made with easily available ingredients. These Frankie rolls will be perfect for a special weekend dinner or as an evening snack. Without gossiping much, let’s quickly look at how to prepare these yummy Chicken Frankie rolls. 

For making the chapati/roti, the homemade Frankie masala, the green chutney, as well as the chicken filling the ingredients and methods will remain the same for all the 3 variants. Only the assembling part is different which will add 3 eccentric flavors to your Frankie rolls. Before looking at the recipes, will name the 3 variants to make these super tasty Chicken Frankies that I have mentioned in this blog. The first one is the Classic, the second one is Cheese, and the third one is the Schezwan [Recipe by chef Sanjyot Keer]. Will also provide the recipe for homemade Frankie Masala. Finally, this is one of the best-tried recipes which I found out among all others. This will give you that juicy, rich, and appetizing smack you might be craving for.

chicken frankie
  • Prep time- 20-25 mins
  • Cooking time- 30-45 mins
  • Serves- 5-6 people

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For making half-cooked Frankie Roti

Ingredients

  • Refined flour- 2 cups
  • Salt- as per taste
  • Plain Curd- ¼ cup
  • Water- 1&¼ cup (approx. 300ml)
  • Oil- 2tbsp
  • Oil- as required for cooking the roti

Method

preparing the dough for Frankie roll
  1. Firstly, mix refined flour, salt, curd, and add water gradually and knead a very soft and stretchy dough. You must knead the dough well to get that stretchy texture. You can adjust the quantity of water as required.
  2. Tip: as you add water, you’ll feel like its too much and hard to combine, but just hold on and don’t give up. You need to knead the dough well and after some time you’ll notice that it will start to form.
  3. Next, add oil and knead the dough once again until smooth and stretchy.
  4. Cover it with a damp cloth and give the rest of at least 30 minutes.
  5. After 30 minutes, sprinkle some dry flour over the dough and divide it into small and equal size dough balls.
  6. Take one dough ball on your counter, coat it with dry flour, and flatten it with your hands. Then use your rolling pin to make a medium-thick even roti (Similarly, repeat with other dough balls). Make as much as required.
  7. Now, set a Tawa on medium-high heat, add place the roti over it. When you notice tiny bubbles on the top side flip it and slightly roast the other side as well. Drizzle some oil around the sides of the roti, and cook the roti briefly from both sides for roughly 20-30 secs on each side. Make sure the Tawa is hot enough but don’t burn the roti.
  8. Cook as many half-cooked Rotis as required and stack them together.
  9. Keep it cover with a cloth or keep them in an insulated casserole to keep them soft.
  10. Your half-cooked Rotis are ready, will use them while making the Frankies.

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For making homemade Frankie Masala

Indian Spices

Ingredients

  • Kashmiri red chili powder- 3tbsp
  • Turmeric powder- 1tsp
  • Black salt- 1tbsp
  • Coriander powder- 2tbsp
  • Amchur powder- 3tbsp
  • Garam masala- 2tsp
  • Roasted Cumin (jeera) powder- 1tbsp
  • Black pepper- ½ tsp
  • Salt- ½ tsp (or as required)

Method

Just mix all the spices in a mixing jar until smooth and your homemade Frankie masala is ready. Use it accordingly and store it in an airtight container. You can also refrigerate it in the fridge and store it for around 2 months.

For making green chutney

freshly prepared green chutney

Ingredients

  • Fresh coriander leaves- 1cup
  • Fresh mint leaves- ½ cup
  • Green chilies- 3-4
  • Tamarind pulp- 3tbsp
  • Black salt- ½ tsp
  • Ginger- ½ inch
  • Water- 50 ml
  • Salt- as per taste

Method

Simply add all the ingredients in a grinding jar and grind to a fine smooth chutney. Your tangy green Frankie chutney is ready. 

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For making the Chicken filling

Ingredients

  • Boneless Chicken- 500 gm
  • Salt and crushed black pepper- as per taste
  • Ginger Garlic Paste- 1 tbsp
  • Vinegar- 1tsp
  • Oil- 2 tbsp
  • Onions- 5 medium-sized (sliced)
  • Salt- a pinch
  • Ginger garlic paste- 2tbsp
  • Green chilies- 3-4 (chopped)
  • Turmeric powder- 1tsp
  • Coriander powder- 2tbsp
  • Red chili powder- 2 tbsp
  • Freshly prepared Frankie masala- 1tbsp
  • Water- 500ml (as required)
  • Vinegar- 2 tsp
  • Garam masala- ½ tsp
  • Freshly chopped coriander- 1tbsp

Method

  1. Wash the boneless chicken thoroughly with water and cut them into really thin strips.
  2. Apply salt, black pepper, and ginger-garlic paste to the chicken, mix well and marinate it until you use them next in the masala to cook.
  3. Set a pan on medium heat, add oil to it,  add sliced onions and some salt, saute the onions until they become mushy, and light golden brown.
  4. Next, add ginger garlic paste and chopped green chilies, stir, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the rest of the spices as mentioned in the ingredients above. Now add the marinated chicken, salt to taste, and cook it for 8-10 minutes.
  6. Add water, vinegar and garam masala, stir well and bring it to a boil.
  7. Next, cover the pan with a lid and let the chicken cook for another 5 minutes.
  8. Finally, add some freshly chopped coriander leaves and your juicy chicken filling is ready to be used in your Chicken Frankie.

For making chili vinegar, simply soak the chopped chilies in the vinegar for around 10-15 mins. Your chili vinegar is ready to be used.

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For the Final Assembling

Ingredients for each Frankie roll

  • Eggs- 1-2 (as per your choice)
  • Salt and crushed black pepper- as per taste
  • Half cooked Frankie roti- 1
  • Butter as required

Method

Egg-cooked roti on Tawa
  1. Take a bowl, break the egg into it, add salt and black pepper as per taste, and whisk well.
  2. Set a pan on high heat, and cook the half-cooked Frankie roti until golden brown spots start to appear. Add some butter all over it to give that distinct flavor to your Frankie roll (you can also drizzle some oil in place of butter).
  3. Next, pour the whisked eggs over the roti and flip it to the other side until the eggs are cooked properly. (Repeat the same with other Rotis)
  4. You’re now ready to assemble your Frankies with all its components set.

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Making the Chicken Frankie in 3 styles

Chicken Khati Rolls

Classic Chicken Frankie

This one has the classic flavor of Bombay style Frankie rolls. As everything is ready to be assembled, so first start by sprinkling some Frankie masala all over the egg-cooked Frankie Roti. Then add an efficient amount of chicken filling, top it with some chopped onion to give that proper crunch with each of its bites. Pour a spoonful of tangy Frankie chutney over the filling with some chili vinegar, and sprinkle some more Frankie masala to give that extra punch. Roll it carefully. Your first classic variant of Chicken Frankie is ready to be served. (Serve it hot, immediately).

Cheese Chicken Frankie

This one will be a perfect knock for all the cheese lovers right there. The whole assembling procedure will remain the same as the Classic one. You just need to grate some good quality of mozzarella cheese liberally all over it before rolling the Frankie (can use the processed cheese if you don’t have mozzarella with you on time). You feel just love the cheese pull with its every bite. It tastes amazing and super delicious, you must give a try to this one as well.

Schezwan Chicken Frankie

If you’re making Frankies, you should definitely try this variant. This will give that Schezwan strike to your Classic one. The assembling procedure is the same as above (the Classic one). The only thing you need to do is apply a spoonful of Schezwan sauce all over the egg-cooked Frankie Roti generously before assembling all its components. This spicy Schezwan sauce will give that extra juiciness to your Frankie roll. Do try this one, and you’ll love its spectacular Schezwan flavoring.

Yummy Pasta recipes to try out

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Lopamudra
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We all like eating Pasta, if not all forms then at least some forms of Pasta. Though Pasta is an Italian dish, yet we can cook it in Indian ways. There are many shapes of Pasta so we have numerous recipes. You can cook Pasta dishes with whatever ingredients are available at home. If you can cook Pasta dishes yourself, then you can eat them whenever you want at your home. We can eat Pasta dishes for any meal. Some recipes of Pasta do not need too much time for cooking.

Corn Pasta

This is a lip-smacking dish of Pasta sauteed with sweet corn and spices. You can follow this recipe for all shapes of Pasta.

Yummy Pasta recipes to try out

Ingredients –

  1. Pasta – 2 cups
  2. Sweet Corn – 1 cup
  3. Onion – Half
  4. Garlic – Few cloves
  5. Water – As needed for boiling Pasta
  6. Salt – According to taste
  7. Oil – As required for boiling and frying Pasta
  8. Maggi Masala e Magic – According to taste
  9. Cheese cube – 1

Method –

  1. For sweet corn, you can use either frozen sweet corn or take out corn from a maize. Boil the corn and let it cool. Chop onion, garlic and cheese finely.
  2. I used Maggi Masala e Magic powder as spice for this recipe. But you can use any masala powder for this. There are some Pasta masala powders available in market.
  3. Heat water in a pan and put little salt to it. When the water boils, put Pasta to it. Add little oil to it so that pasta does not stick to the pan.
  4. Cook till the pasta turns soft but do not overcook as it may break while frying. Strain the pasta from hot water, rinse it with cold water and keep aside.
  5. Heat a pan and put oil to it. The oil should be sufficient for frying all ingredients. Add onion and garlic to it. Fry till the raw smell disappears.
  6. Put corn to it. Then add salt and mix well. Put pasta, cheese and Maggi Masala e Magic to it as much as you want. Too much of this masala can make pasta dish very spicy.
  7. Cook till all the ingredients get mixed and masala coats pasta. Serve it hot.

Masala Pasta

This is a delicious dish of Pasta sauteed with vegetables, herbs and many spices. It has a spicy taste. You can follow this recipe for all shapes of Pasta.

Yummy Pasta recipes to try out

Ingredients –

  1. Pasta – 2 cups
  2. Water – As needed for boiling Pasta
  3. Salt – According to taste
  4. Oil – As required for boiling and frying Pasta
  5. Onion – Half
  6. Garlic – Few cloves
  7. Ginger – 1-inch piece
  8. Tomato – 1
  9. Cheese cube – 1
  10. Vegetables – 1 cup
  11. Turmeric powder – Half teaspoon
  12. Chilli powder – Half teaspoon
  13. Cumin powder – Half teaspoon
  14. Coriander powder – Half teaspoon
  15. Pepper powder – Half teaspoon
  16. Garam masala – Half teaspoon

Method –

  1. You can use any vegetables of your choice. I had used carrot, beans and cabbage for this dish. You can also use capsicum, corn, spring onion and peas for this dish.
  2. Chop the vegetables, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and cheese finely.
  3. Heat water in a pan and put little salt to it. When the water boils, put Pasta to it. Add little oil to it so that pasta does not stick to the pan.
  4. Cook till the pasta turns soft but do not overcook as it may break while frying. Strain the pasta from hot water, rinse it with cold water and keep aside.
  5. Heat a pan and put oil to it. The oil should be sufficient for frying all ingredients. Add onion, ginger and garlic to it. Fry till the raw smell disappears.
  6. Then put tomato and fry well. Cook till the tomato turns mushy.
  7. Add salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, pepper powder and garam masala to it. Mix very well and add little water so that all the spices and herbs get mixed properly.
  8. Put vegetables to it and fry. Cover the pan and simmer for few minutes. Then put pasta and cheese to it.
  9. Cook till all the ingredients get mixed and masala coats pasta. Serve it hot.

One Pot Pasta

This is a tasty dish of Pasta sauteed with herbs and spices. All the ingredients of this recipe are cooked in the same pan. You can follow this recipe for all shapes of Pasta.

Yummy Pasta recipes to try out

Ingredients –

  1. Pasta – 2 cups
  2. Onion – Half
  3. Garlic – Few cloves
  4. Water – 4 cups
  5. Tomato – 1
  6. Cheese cube – 1
  7. Oil – 2 tablespoons
  8. Mint leaves – 1 tablespoon
  9. Pepper powder –1 teaspoon
  10. Maggi Masala e Magic – According to taste
  11. Salt – According to taste

Method –

  1. Chop onion, garlic, tomato and cheese finely. I used Maggi Masala e Magic powder as spice for this recipe. But you can use any masala powder for this.
  2. Heat a pan and put oil to it. Add onion and garlic to it. Fry till the raw smell disappears. Then put tomato and fry well. Cook till the tomato turns mushy.
  3. Add salt, mint leaves, pepper powder and Maggi Masala e Magic to it. Mix well. Then add water, pasta and cheese to it.
  4. Cover the pan. After some time, check whether the pasta has cooked or not. If it has not cooked, then cover for some more time.
  5. Remove cover and cook for few minutes till all the ingredients mix properly and water gets reduced. Serve it hot.

Fusilli Tomatina

This is an appetizing dish of Pasta sauteed with tomatoes and spices. It has a tangy taste. You can follow this recipe for only Fusilli shape of Pasta.

Yummy Pasta recipes to try out

Ingredients –

  1. Pasta – 2 cups
  2. Water – As needed for boiling Pasta
  3. Salt – According to taste
  4. Oil – As required for boiling and frying Pasta
  5. Tomato – 2
  6. Chilli – 1
  7. Garlic – Few cloves
  8. Onion – Half
  9. Tomato ketchup – 2 tablespoons
  10. Cheese cube – 1

Method –

  1. Chop onion, garlic, chilli, tomato and cheese finely.
  2. Heat water in a pan and put little salt to it. When the water boils, put pasta to it. Add little oil to it so that pasta does not stick to the pan.
  3. Cook till the pasta turns soft but do not overcook as it may break while frying. Strain the pasta from hot water, rinse it with cold water and keep aside.
  4. Heat a pan and put oil to it. The oil should be sufficient for frying all ingredients. Add onion, chilli and garlic to it. Fry till the raw smell disappears.
  5. Then put tomato, salt and fry well. Cook till the tomato turns mushy. Add pasta and mix very well.
  6. Then put tomato ketchup and cheese to it. Cover the pan and simmer for few minutes. Remove cover and check the consistency. You may add little water to it.
  7. Cook till all the ingredients get mixed and masala coats pasta. Serve it hot.

Dedicated freight corridors: An upcoming freight solution in India

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Shrutika Thete
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The Indian Railways (IR) is one of the biggest railway systems in the world. It is transporting about 23 million passengers and 3.35 million tonnes of freight daily. Freight is mainly the goods transported in bulk quantities through various means of heavy transport systems. The freight services earn profits for IR, most of which are used to make up the losses incurred in passenger business. In fact, the existing trunk routes of Eastern and Western corridors were getting highly saturated. The utilization of the railway line went up to 150%.

Hence, there was a need for segregating the two paths of passenger and freight. So, the concept of Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) was brought up in 2006 to generate efficient capacity for freight traffic. This was done by developing separate tracks on some identified routes. The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL) was incorporated as a separate company under the Ministry of Railways, registered as a company under the Companies Act 1956.

Other objectives

Dedicated freight corridors: An upcoming freight solution in India
Construction work of freight corridors
  1. To reduce the unit cost of transportation by speeding up freight train operations and achieve high productivity. Carbon emission reduction of 450 mi ton in 30 years from DFCs and help DFCCIL claim carbon credits.
  2. Segregation of passenger trains and freight. Existing railway route known as golden quadrilateral links Delhi, Mumbai, Howrah and Chennai with two diagonal routes. Here, 16% of the routes carried more than 52% passenger traffic. 58% of revenue earning was through freight only.
  3. Railway lost share from 85% to 35% from the period from 1950 to 2011. So, the need to increase these shares and customised logistics was required.
  4. To create additional service to cater high levels of transport demands.
  5. To introduce high end technology and IT packaging of freight services. Also, introduce the time tables freight services and guaranteed transit time.

Planned routes of DFCs

Dedicated freight corridors: An upcoming freight solution in India
Dedicated freight corridors: An upcoming freight solution in India

Under the Eleventh Five Year Plan of India (2007–12), the Ministry of Railways is constructing a new Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) in two long routes namely, the Eastern and Western freight corridors. The two routes cover a total length of 3,322 km, with the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (1839 km) stretching from Ludhiana in Punjab to Dankuni in West Bengal.

The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (1483 km) from Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai (Maharashtra) to Dadri in Uttar Pradesh. The Eastern DFC plan comprises the construction of over 104 bridges, 189 road-under-bridges (RUBs), 21 flyovers, and 368 road-over-bridges (ROBs). It plans to revamp 9 existing ROBs and further the extension of 10 existing RUBs. The Western DFC plan comprises of a 4km-long tunnel, 33 flyovers, 262 bridges, 505 ROBs, and 200 RUBs. The western corridor also plans to reconstruct the 24 existing ROBs and also will lengthen 10 existing RUBs. Around 211 bridges are completed. In fact, 145 were in progress till the end of November 2019. In addition, 271/562 RUBs were commissioned and the other 259 were in progress. Out of 296, 67 ROBs are completed and 138 are in progress.

Dedicated freight corridors: An upcoming freight solution in India
Golden quadrilateral freight corridor (GQFC)

Upgrading of transportation technology, an increase in productivity, and a reduction in unit transportation cost are the focus areas for the project. They are also planning for a golden quadrilateral for the freight corridor (GQFC). It consists of 6 DFCs, 2 as western and eastern corridors which are being implemented, and the funding for the remaining 4 was approved in January 2018. The rail tracks will link the four largest metropolitan cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. Also, it will have two diagonals i.e., “North-South Dedicated Freight Corridor” (Delhi-Chennai) and “East-West Dedicated Freight Corridor” (Kolkata-Mumbai). These will help to carry 55% of the India Railway’s freight traffic over a total of 10,122 km route length. The high requirement for the power generation requiring heavy coal movement, booming infrastructure construction and growing international trade has led to the conception of the GQFCs.

Salient Features

DFCs adopt world-class and state-of-the-art technology with a maximum speed of 100 Kmph. There is automatic signaling with 2km space in between signals for both corridors. The Ludhiana-Khurja segment of the Eastern DFC has an additional feature of an “absolute block system”. Traffic control communications on both the corridors feature an independent OFC system. A GSM-R communication system is sanctioned for easy mobile train radio communication. The project uses single-stack containers like exiting railways on the Eastern DFC. The double-stack containers are provided for the Western DFC. The containers are operated by the electric locomotives on the Eastern DFC and diesel locomotives for the Western DFC.

How were the past issues with DFC implementation solved?

Dedicated freight corridors: An upcoming freight solution in India
Dedicated freight corridors: An upcoming freight solution in India

In the railway budget of the period 2016-17, the government had already proposed to take up 3 more freight corridors. But the infrastructure projects have a long “gestation period” and some DFCs take more than 10+ years due to issues of land acquisitions and the delay in sanctioning loans. The projects were to be financed through public-private partnerships (PPP) or by raising funds from foreign institutions.

Now, the project is financed in the debt to equity ratio of 2:1. 67% of construction cost needed for the Western corridor is given by the Japan International Cooperation Agency. The remaining amount was funded through equity by Railway Ministries. Whereas, Eastern corridors are funded by World Bank and Railway Ministries. The total land needed for this project was 11k Ha. Initially, only 5k Ha land was allocated across 8 states. Railway Minister’s resolution informed the officials to not acquire the land forcibly. This hindered the project and DFCCIL was taken aback. The bidding proves for eastern corridors was postponed too. By end of Nov 2019, DFCCIL was able to acquire only 4.4k Ha land for Eastern Corridor and 6 Ha land for the western corridor.

The current state of the project

Astonishingly, despite the coronavirus pandemic, project completion is not delayed. As per DFCCIL, 56% of contractual work is completed on the Western DFC. Whereas, 60% of work is completed on the Eastern DFC. Also, they acquired 99% of the required land for this project. The full project will complete by December 2021. It will decongest the IR network by running 70% of the freights movement on these corridors. They have also kept laborers engaged in the construction and are providing basic amenities to them. This credibly justified that they are able to work safely without losing their job and not return to home in other states. The development work has slowed down a little but not stopped. It is proving beneficial for both the laborers and the department. The results of this project will definitely make Indian Railways more proud.

6 topmost reasons to relate with F.R.I.E.N.D.S

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Pluviophile
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F.R.I.E.N.D.S, the web series that made millions of heart smile and billions of eyes cry. It has touched our soul in a very different way. The six characters have been with us when we are having our gloomy days or when we are laughing our hearts out. Each episode has the power to mend our broken souls with its magical touch. Couples, friendships, or every other kind of relationship is perfectly depicted in this series. Every person relates to it in one or the other way and that is why it is number 1 in our most-watched list. So, here are the topmost six reasons or you can say(FRIEND) why we love the show (F.R.I.E.N.D.S) from the bottom of our heart.

Friendship

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Chandler and joey set real friendship goals, making us realize how blessed we are to have a best friend. “None of the amazing things that happen to me, would have happened if it wasn’t for you”. Remember this iconic line of Rachel? Showing what it feels to find a sister in your best friend. And who else not remember joey for being there for everyone. Each character made us realize that having friends in your life is the real treasure that one can ever have. Also, you can be the best friend to people and still don’t share your food and that’s okay.

Relationship

Roschel? Mondler? Phike? Aren’t these the goals that we crave and live for? Each one of us seeks a partner like them, who is understanding, caring, loving, and most importantly, respecting even your OCDs. Every girl looks for a partner like a chandler who is ready to go beyond the lines just to make her wife happy. Lovers can relate to each moment which is shared in the show. Someone rightly said, “Relationships are meant to make you strong, not to make you feel wrong”. A true partner frees you from every insecurity and boundary. “You wanted it to be a surprise” still awe us no matter how many times we have watched it.

Ignorance

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We all are Gunther to some Rachel in real life too. Being a one-sided lover or ignored by our friends destroy a soul every day. It takes a lot of courage to tell your feelings to others and especially to ourselves. When Gunther was ignored by the gang, every lonely soul felt it. But that’s okay. We must always seek love and not attention. So, sometimes it’s the ignorance or Gunther that we relate to.

Elegance

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Who does not love the iconic dressing sense of “Rachel Green”? The way she carries herself is beyond perfect. Every outfit was so classy of her. Having an outfit and aura like her is still a dream for every girl in her 20s. A perfect outfit defines your personality, attitude, and confidence. Being rightly dressed makes you believe in yourself. Most of the time we are just focusing on how the characters were dressed up rather than watching the show. The dying need to be like their role model with elegance, style, and class is what girls can relate to the most.

Need

Do we watch the show because it is more relatable or just because we crave to have a group like that? And so watching it makes us feel like that you have friends, to make us feel less lonely, and to have a life growing from sitting on a 6 feet crap to living your dream life. The human being is a little plant with emotions that needs connection. We all need people to make us feel, secure, and safe. We all need friends to make us laugh, support us, and be there. Sometimes their presence is enough to make things right. But all we need is that kind of person or group who will make us feel comfortable.

Distance

  • 6 topmost reasons to relate with F.R.I.E.N.D.S

Long-distance friendship is harder than a long-distance relationship. Staying away from your loved ones and not being able to see them for days, months, or sometimes even years is the hardest thing that a person has to go through in their life. We all sobbed in the end or hated when Chandler and Monica were moving out. “Apartment 20” is home for many of us. Seeing them leaving, took a part of us as well, maybe because it reminded us about how our life changed and friends left or moved to another place. Seeing Ross, reminded us how we tried so hard to make things right to stop them. It all made us realize how hard and difficult it is to move out of your comfort zone and enter into a more lonely, different, uncomfortable yet growing life.

The show, no doubt was iconic and is still winning millions of young hearts but it shows the challenges and the hardships which an adult encounters in his/her real life, which somehow left us wondering because the truth is bitter and we must learn to accept it. We are afraid of being left out and staying alone in our younger age but then contemplating and making peace with ourselves is what we learn with our growing age which is what this show is all about. Life is never a smooth lake, but a roller coaster. You just need to learn to enjoy the ride and laugh uncontrollably.

STEPHEN KING(the fiction king) and the uniqueness of his BOOKS!

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Ridhi Verma
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Stephen Edwin King is a 73 years old novelist. He is famous for his fiction works in horror and fantasy genres. Above all, he is a ‘New York Times’ bestselling novelist. His books are unique and speak of his style. All the Stephen King fans know how special his books are, yet different from one another.

“FICTION IS THE TRUTH INSIDE A LIE”

-Stephen King

He had a keen interest in writing from an early age. For instance, during his school life, he used to write for the school newspaper. In addition, he used to write short stories too. After that, he got his Bachelor’s degree in English. He did other jobs but continued to write short stories, as well. In 1974, he published his first book “Carrie”. Other successful books like “The Shinning”, “the Stand” and many more followed in the coming years.

He is married to Tabitha Spruce and they have three children. Even many of his family members are novelist. He has also worked with his son, Owen, in the novel “Sleeping Beauties”.

He wrote many novels back to back that were even adapted to big screens! Moreover, he is known as the “Master of Horror” because of the way he expresses terror in his books. Stephen King still continues to inspire everyone with his amazing work.

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For the ones who are beginners in the King world, here are some reasons why you should read his work! In addition, his fans would definitely relate to these:

STEPHEN KING’s CRAFT HAS TERROR

Stephen King portrays terror very well
  • Undeniably, Stephen King’s books never fail to engage you! The deep rooted emotions in his work always drives you along with them.
  • Moreover, his works have explored almost every kind of terror. Be it, horror elements, war background, science-fiction and many other, he has covered them all!
  • His words are so interesting and engaging that it is inescapable to move out of them.
  • He makes one enter a universe of meaningful relationships along with the horror and terror dimensions. Even a book apart from a horror background, gives “chills” if, it is his work.
  • All of his books are steps way ahead from an ordinary world.
  • His books like “The Shinning”, “The Stand” or “The Salem’s Lot” can take away your sleep! They still remain on the top when it comes to thriller books.
  • Firstly, he uses compelling stories and raw form of emotions that really engage one!
  • Secondly, it gets hard to put down his book because you just NEED TO KNOW THE END. The way he writes and takes you to his universe, makes you live inside the book!
  • If you are really into horror and thrilling books, reading Stephen King’s work is a MUST. In addition, they never bore you.

KING STYLE SET-UP!

  • Isn’t it the best when books makes you visualise their world, easily? Well, that is the best part of every Stephen King’s book!
  • The detailing about every dimension of the story and the way it builds, draws you more towards it.
  • In other words, there is some magic in his words which will amaze you!
  • He puts the story in a way that it comes into existence and dies, in front of you.
  • His compelling stories like “The Green Mile” or “Dolores Claiborne” really makes it tough for you to get away from the story.
  • It is like his books have a pulling affect and they leave no chance in engaging you.
  • The background of every place and every scene is always specified in his books. It never really makes you doubt or raise any question about a story’s plotting.
  • If you really are fond of books that have the power to engage you, try his books! They never disappoint.

THE CHARACTERS OF HIS BOOKS

His characters are powerful!
  • Everything about his books is CRYSTAL CLEAR. In other words, he leaves no detail unexplained. This is what really makes King’s characters so unique and famous.
  • His characters like Pennywise or Christine or Cujo are famous and can be easily described. He presents an open book for every character! (All the history and background related to them)
  • The look, behaviour and even their monologues(Yes!!). Moreover, Stephen King gives his reader a pathway into the character’s mind too.
  • Importantly, this makes it very easy to visualise the characters and reading gets more interesting.
  • His characters are portrayed too human yet different which makes them unique.
  • The connection of a reader and his characters straightens as the story unfolds. He displays the entire craziness and thoughts of his characters to the readers.
  • Therefore, you need not worry about being Hazel Grace finding answers from Peter Van Houten!

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS IN HIS BOOKS

  • Stephen King is a well read novelist who portrays a character’s mind as a multi-dimensional thing.
  • He really covers many psychological aspects in most of his books. For instance, “Gerald’s Game”.
  • He displays a range of emotions and that too, strong ones!
  • Moreover, it is fascinating how he is able to scare the readers with psychological fantasies turned into thrillers.
  • For instance, “IT” displays a psychological concept of fears and phobias and has been portrayed as an amazing supernatural book.
  • He does not really uses “jump-scare” concept or physical monsters much. But, the monsters living in the minds and the disturbances in the human behaviour is what adds more terror to his stories. “Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. they live inside us, and sometimes, they win.”-Stephen King.
  • It is the most unique part of his writing style. The psychological aspects work simultaneously in forming a connection with the readers and scaring them.
  • If you are really into psychological thrillers, you need to read his books!

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OTHER GENRES

all the genres covered in his books
  • He is, indeed, the King of Horror. However, his books are not limited to this genre only.
  • Stephen King writes about several genres and has almost covered every aspects in his books!
  • His books have a vast range of genres to be explored.
  • He has written; science-fiction like “Firestarter” or “The Running Man” and even nonfiction, like “Danse Macabre” or “On Writing”. In addition, he has also written fantasies like “The Dark Tower” series or “The Talisman”.
  • His wide range of books also include many collections of short stories. For instance “Full Dark, No Stars” or “Different Seasons”.
  • Stephen Kings stands out and way ahead, when it comes to the range of genres! So, why not try the one, you like the most?

STEPHEN KING HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE BIG SCREEN!

  • Indeed, the movies and books differ in lot of aspects. But, there have been many adaptions of Stephen King’s books into the big screen.
  • “The Shawshank Redemption”, “Pet Semetary”, “The Mist”, “Bag of Bones” are some of his books that have been adapted to movies.
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Many of you must have watched movies based on his books! These were some reasons why you really need to try out his books.

As he said, “Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.”

Well, so are his books! And, they really are a must-try. If you are already a King’s fan, do leave some of your favourite books in the comments!

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Healthy Smoothie Recipes For Effective Weight Loss

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Glass of healthy blueberry smoothie

Thinking of weight loss or want to start dieting! Confused about what to eat and what to avoid to lose weight effectively within some weeks? Undoubtedly there are many diet schemes on the web for weight loss but most of them either leave you to remain hungry or disappointed. Thus, here I have turned up with a perfect yet protein-rich replacement for your breakfast or bed-time snack to add to your daily diet regime. These healthy smoothie recipes will not only help you to reduce weight effortlessly but will also make you fill for most of the time.

If you’re on a footway of weight loss, then it is recommended to switch on a diet that is bundled with protein, fat, and low-carb vegetables. Removing starches and sugars or cutting off from carbs helps to reduce your appetite, lower your insulin levels, and help you lose weight without leaving you to feel hungry. These super healthy yet easy to make smoothie recipes will make your diet routine much simpler giving you the utmost satisfaction.

Making smoothie in a blender jar

Let’s quickly hop into these super quick and easy healthy smoothie recipes that will boost up your metabolism and be the perfect add on to your weight loss journey. The best thing in the preparation of these healthy smoothie recipes is that they require a minimal number of ingredients to taste that yummy yet healthy.

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1. High-Protein Weight Loss Smoothie

You can have this high-protein weight loss smoothie as a replacement for your breakfast or even as a pre and post-workout drink depending on your choice. It is easy to make this drink and is very filling. Also, it is very tasty and quite refreshing. Having this in your breakfast, you’ll get a healthy morning dose of proteins and cereals. Let’s look at the ingredients to make this refreshing filling weight loss drink.

high protein smoothie

Ingredients-

  • Apple- 1
  • Ice-cubes- 4-5
  • Oats- 2 Tbsp
  • Almonds- 5  
  • Protein powder/ Chia seeds- 1 scoop
  • Honey- 1 Tsp
  • Skim milk- 1 cup

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Method-

1. First, take a blender jar. To it cut the apple in cubes (can use any variant). It is low in calories with high fiber content, that’s why I mentioned taking an apple for this drink.

2. Next, add 4-5 ice cubes to give a refreshing element in your smoothie. Though this is optional if you don’t want you can skip this step.

3. Add 1-2 tbsp of oats. Oats contain beta-glucan which controls hunger. It also contributes to maintaining cholesterol levels and promotes good heart health. Moreover, oats are rich in fiber, protein, and nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, iron, etc.

4. Then add 5 almonds to the blender jar. Almonds help to reduce fat, if you don’t have you can add walnuts or peanuts.

5. Add 1 scoop of protein powder to it (any flavor of your choice). This is a very simple way to add more protein to your diet. Protein helps to boost metabolism and reduce hunger. It also helps in weight and fat loss without losing any muscles. Note that you will include protein powder to your smoothie if and only if you do workouts regularly.

6. If you don’t do workouts, add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds in place of it.

7. For sweetness grounds, add 1 tsp of honey to it. Honey contains vital hormones that help to reduce hunger and weight.

8.  Finally, pour 1 cup of fat-free milk (skim milk) into the jar. If you’re a PCOD or PCOS patient, then use almond milk.

9. Now, blend all of these in the blender until smooth.

This smoothie is low in calories yet delicious. Take this in your breakfast for 1 week and you can lose up to 2-3 Kgs in a week. This will make your tummy fill for 2-3 hours.

2. Banana Orange Smoothie

banana smoothie

The second weight loss smoothie is refreshing, super easy to make, and high protein low-calorie drink. It is a perfect replacement for your breakfast or lunch. So let’s start with it.

Ingredients-

  •  Banana – 1
  •  Fresh Orange juice- 1 cup
  •  Chia seeds- 1 Tbsp
  •  Protein powder- 1 scoop

Method-

1. In a blender, add one ripe banana (frozen or fresh anyone you can use).

2. Next, add 1 cup of orange juice to it.

3. Now, add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds. A tablespoon of chia has around 5 gm of fiber content. Chia absorbs water and expands in your stomach. This induces the feeling of fullness and slow absorption of food. They are also rich in protein.

4. Lastly, add 1 tablespoon of protein powder. 1 scope has approximately 22 gm of protein. You can use any sugar-free protein powder with added essential minerals and vitamins. It helps increase metabolism, lose body fat, and reduce your appetite without losing your muscles. In this way, your body remains toned and even helps in the tightening of your skin.

5. Blend all the ingredients in the blender until smooth. Pour it out in a glass and your second weight loss drink is now ready.

Anyone, except those suffering from thyroid, can enjoy this one. This smoothie can help you lose up to 3 Kg in a week. This one is high in vitamin C, fiber, and protein which means more weight and body fat loss without any loose skin issues. Do try this one. This smoothie tastes yummy having a tip of tanginess in its flavor because of the orange juice.

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3. Banana Yogurt Smoothie

banana yogurt smoothie

Our third smoothie is quick, fresh, and creamy. It boosts your energy and weight loss activity. You can have this during breakfast or as a mid-morning snack. Lets quickly jump into the steps to prepare this delicious smoothie.

Ingredients-

  • Banana- 1
  • Orange juice- ½ cup
  • Yogurt- ½ cup
  • Milled flax seeds- 1 Tsp

Method-

1. In a blender, add 1 banana roughly chopped.

2. Then add, ½ cup adds orange juice to it.

3. Now, goes ½ cup of fresh plain yogurt. However, Greek yogurt goes best with this recipe. Yogurt is rich in protein, calcium, and active probiotics. These nutritional elements of yogurt speed up the fat burning process and help to trim your tummy.

4. Lastly, add 1 teaspoon of milled flax seeds. Flax seeds consist of omega-3 fatty acids, soluble and insoluble fiber. It is rich in protein, low in sugar, and suppresses your appetite and helps in weight loss.

5. Blend all these in a blender until smooth and our third weight loss smoothie is ready.

You will love this one. It is naturally sweet and a bit tangy because of yogurt. With its every sip it feels so creamy and super delicious. It contains healthy nutrients like fiber, vitamin C, calcium, and protein. With this refreshing smoothie, you’ll be able to lose up to 2 Kgs in a week.

Yogurt is very beneficial for those suffering from thyroid. PCOS and PCOD patients must have 1 cup of yogurt in a day unless you’re allergic to it. Hence, this one is safe for all including thyroid, PCOS, and PCOD. Those with thyroid should have this drink daily instead of your regular breakfast as all the 4 ingredients added are beneficial to your condition.

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Healthy smoothies with balanced-diet

Do ensure to indulge in 15-20 minutes of physical exercise every day if you’re taking these smoothies. You can also use it as a post-workout recovery drink as it will help repair and rebuild your muscles. Any of these smoothies will improve your digestion and boost your metabolism. Your body fat percentage will go down and you’ll undergo considerable weight loss up to 3 Kg in a week depending on which drink you’re having. Just ensure to be on a well-balanced diet for the rest of the day. You’ll love these 3 easy to make delicious sugar-free smoothies. This miny change in your diet will be immensely beneficial for your health as well as your physique.

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Tangled Mysteries from the Past With No Explanations

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Mysteries from the Past

The mysteries across the globe from the ancient history has always grabbed our attention. With such advancements in science and technology, we assume that there is hardly a possibility of unanswered scenarios. However, history has always found one or the other ways to intrigue everybody. The researcher within us wants to learn more and more whenever we hear about unsolved secrets from the history. Secrets left behind for which we cannot receive the answers directly are always intriguing to us. There is a thrill in digging up from the past to find the answers and learn what our ancestors has left behind. All of it becomes a huge circle of treasure hunt.

The more we dig up to the past, the more questions arise within them. With every puzzle from the past, we realize about the thousands of secrets hidden within. The secrets, the stories, the myths and the legends from the old days have got to be some of the most interesting things to read about. There are millions of puzzles across the globe waiting to unveil. Fortunately, we have found quite a few enigmatic artifacts and chronicles from the past.    

Voynich Manuscript

Tangled Mysteries from the Past With No Explanations

Voynich Manuscript is a 15th century cryptic letter written in an unknown language (possibly coded). The written document consists of several writings, drawings of non-existent plants and nude pictures. The manuscript has the carbon dating of early 15th century of around 1404-1438. As it the world’s most mysterious encoded document, it has gained attention of a lot of linguists, cryptographers and researchers across the globe. However, till this date nobody has been able to dig the secrets in the document and the information in it remains a mystery. It is impossible to find out whether it is a document with excessive details from the history or just a prank running over the centuries. What do you think?   

The Mary Celeste

Tangled Mysteries from the Past With No Explanations

The mystery of the ship “Mary Celeste” has intrigued everyone for years. The ship was an American merchant brigantine to transport cargo. The ship was set to sail on 7th November, 1872. It sailed with a captain, his family and seven crew members. However, it went missing on 20th December, 1872 and deserted to the Atlantic Ocean. After years, when the quest for searching the ship was successful, its only lifeboat was missing whereas, the cargo was still intact. The ship was in the perfect condition and the last entry on the log book was on 7th November, ten years ago. None of the sailors were never seen or heard from again, according to the Smithsonian magazine.

Bobby Dunbar

Tangled Mysteries from the Past With No Explanations
The boy living as Bobby Dunbar

On August 23rd, 1912, the Dunbar family took a fishing trip to a nearby Swayze Lake in Louisiana. Their first-born child named Bobby Dunbar went missing on the trip. After 8 months of investigation across the nation, they found the boy in Barnesville, North Carolina. The boy was found with William Walters and his wife Julia Anderson and was claimed to be Anderson’s son. However, Julia could not afford a lawyer when the case was presented in the court. As a result, the Dunbar’s won the custody of the child. After a DNA test, in 2004, the reports were revealing that the boy was not Bobby Dunbar at all. The real question remains, what happened to Bobby Dunbar? Remains unanswered. The search of his body in the river or nearby did not give any results.           

The Dancing Plague of 1518

Tangled Mysteries from the Past With No Explanations

You might have witnessed spread of a disease through water, human contact or air which is quite understandable. Have you ever heard of a dance disseminate among a large group of people which ultimately led to death? Sounds strange, right? That was the case, when a woman started dancing in the street of Strasbourg in 1518. People started joining her to dance on the streets for days. The dance went on for about weeks and around 50-400 people accompanied the women. As a result, the brutality became so high that people started dying dancing on the street. About 15 people per day had died dancing, however, there was no end to the conundrum. The plague eventually stopped after a few weeks but what caused it still remains a mystery. Well, we knew dance can be contagious but we could never have imagined the extent of it. The exact number of involvement and deaths remain a secret till date. 

The Lost colony of Roanoke

Tangled Mysteries from the Past With No Explanations

The establishment of Roanoke island took place in 1585 by 115 English settlers. Located in the off coast of modern-day North Carolina, US. The new settlement’s governor, John White decided to sail to England to procure more supplies. He left behind his wife, daughter, son-in-law and his granddaughter Virginia Dare (the first English child born in America). However, when he returned with the supplies in 1590, the whole colony was missing. White found the whole island empty with the word “Croatoan” carved on the wooden post. Croatoan was a neighbouring island, so there might be many possible sides of the story. Nonetheless, what happened to the people remains a mystery till this date.  

Jack the Ripper

The cases of murder of around 5 women were reported between August to November in 1888. The police were receiving multiple letters from a person, all of them mocked their investigation. All the letters were challenging the police to arrest the killer and had the signature of Jack the Ripper. The 5 women in further investigation turned out to be prostitutes. Multiple theories and stories are speculating over the years about the serial killer. The real identity of the killer was never found out. However, all the people linked to the case has now been long gone, so there is no possibility of finding the answer. So the mystery still persists.    

Tangled Mysteries from the Past With No Explanations

The Ark of the Covenant

You must’ve been familiar with the movie “Raiders of the Lost Ark” associated with Indiana Jones franchise. The story of the Ark of the covenant links to the Israelites in around 550 B.C. The Israelites created the Ark when they were hiding in the Sinai desert. The Ark holds two tablets having the engravings of ten commandments on them. However, In 587 B.C. When Babylonians invaded Jerusalem the Ark went missing and has been a topic of debate ever since. The Ark was having some magical powers, according to the Hebrew Bible. The curse of Israelites follows the ark, as whoever possesses it gets the curse. The speculations of Philistines catching a disease or a tumor due to capturing the Ark which led to them returning is also a popular tale. However, at the end of the day, the Ark is vanished and nobody knows where the original Ark is.

Tangled Mysteries from the Past With No Explanations

Here are just some of the many tangled mysteries of the past. We may not have answers directly but let’s hope to find some interesting outcome of these conundrums. Also, do tell us if we have missed any interesting mystery. Which one was the most thrilling for you?

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