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 Water wastage is a cardinal sin. If you own an RO, you too are contributing to water wastage unintentionally unless you take steps to save water, which is a scarce resource. I have been using RO waste water for: washing clothes watering plants mopping floors But keeping a bucket ready and carrying it to the washroom, balcony, and terrace was a hassle. So we decided to save every single drop of RO waste water by connecting it with a storage tank. We bought a new 100-liter storage bucket that keeps the waste water. It is connected with two pipes -  one that carries the waste water from RO one that brings out the water from the storage tank into the tap, which is used for washing utensils

 There are two-three types of dried apricots available on the market: Orange Light brown Dark brown Which dried apricot is better? What colour should dried apricots be? Why are some apricots brown? Is it normal for dried apricots to be brown? Why are organic apricots brown?  Why are some dried apricots brown and some orange? What is the actual color of apricot? What is the natural color of apricots? Is it safe to eat apricots with brown spots? Is it OK to eat dried apricots? Should we soak dried apricots before eating? True, orange looks more vivid and beautiful. But is is chemically treated during preservation to preserve the fruit color. The ones that look tad darker or light brown are healthier options than orange colored dried fruit. They are naturally dried under the sun without any chemical preservatives. The healthier ones are also sweeter than the one treated with sulphur.

Can you make homemade nutella with hazelnuts? yes, hazelnuts are quite expensive but they have a dense nutrient profile. but kids may not be as willing to eat nuts as much as they love to indulge in nutella. so let's make a small batch of healthy nutella with jaggery and eliminate all preservatives, chemicals, and refined sugar from the easy nutella recipe. there are two types of hazelnuts available on the market - one with skin  other without peel I got a batch of skinless hazelnuts. so that cuts short one step in the process of making nutella.  How to make nutella at home without sugar/oil? The process begins with dry roasting 1 cup of vitamin E rich nuts for 8-10 min @ 160 deg c. if you want to toast nuts in kadahi, please do so. but do not brown them. the process will be fairly quick in an open vessel. if yours is a hazelnut batch with skin, peel off the skin after toasting. then proceed to the next step. the peel should come off easily once the nuts are roasted. pulse ha...

 

 When extremely bitter,  bottle gourd should not be consumed. It can cause sudden onset of diarrhea, stomach cramps, gastro bleeding, vomiting, and hypotension. Bottle gourd contains a toxic element and can cause toxicity if it is bitter. Do a taste test before using lauki in any recipe. Research cautions against the use of bitter bottle gourd. These plants contain high levels of cucurbitacins, which make them a potential toxic vegetable. cases of cucurbitacin toxicity are on the rise and people are unaware of bitter gourd poisoning. This post has answered the following queries: Why is my bottle gourd bitter? मेरी लौकी कड़वी क्यों होती है? Is it OK to eat bitter bottle gourd? How to remove bitterness from lauki? how to identify bitter bottle gourd is cooked bottle gourd poisonous what happens if we eat bitter bottle gourd cooked bitter bottle gourd is bitter gourd poisonous? NO can we eat bottle gourd and bitter gourd together bitter bottle gourd in hindi

  Punjabi rajma recipe appeals to one and all. in fact, rajma is a favorite with Indians in Uttarakhand and Kashmir too. It's easy to make too. On my recent trip to Uttarakhand, I got my hands on Pahadi rajma that are known to be tastier than other varieties we get. There are actually a number of rajma types available. chalo ji, ab banayenge easy punjabi rajma. to begin with, sabse pehla kaam - soaking rajma. soak in 3 cups of water. soaking is important to reduce cooking time and eliminate phytate coating from legumes, which makes digestion difficult. these anti-nutrients must be eliminated first. soaking helps with that. don't throw this water, rather, use it for watering your green babies. the next step is to boil rajma after they have soaked well overnight. rinse and boil with cloves, cinnamon, hing, and a little amount of salt. i always boil for 6-8 whistles first. while rajma is boiling, let's prepare the masala paste. blend together 1 onion, garlic and ginger along w...

 5 Types of Saag/ Greens You Can Easily Grow in Pot in Terrace/Balcony Garden 1. Amaranth/chulai/rajgira - easiest to grow just about anywhere 2. Poi /malabar spinach - Grows easily  3. Spinach/palak - Grows even from palak scrap 4. Methi/fenugreek- Grows easily in winter 5. Mustard/sarson - Grows in winter How can I grow spinach at home? How do you grow leafy greens at home? What is the easiest vegetable to grow at home? Which plant can I grow at home? What's the quickest vegetable to grow? Is spinach easy to grow? What is the cheapest vegetable to grow? What vegetables are easy for kids to grow? Which vegetable can grow without soil? Which vegetable is easy to grow in pots?

 A clogged whistle channel/valve is one of the major culprits in cooker accidents. If the whistle is clogged, you are in for a huge risk. The pressure cooker could even blast as the air cannot escape out. Here's one pressure cooker safety tip that you must adhere to in order to keep yourself safe while pressure cooking. how to prevent cooker from spillover?

  Do chickpeas make you gassy? how do I avoid gas from chickpeas? your queries: Do chickpeas make you gassy? क्या छोले आपको गेस करते हैं? How do I avoid gas from chickpeas? Does Chana cause gas? Why do chickpeas cause discomfort? Do Chickpeas Cause Gas? how to make chickpeas less gassy chickpeas digestion time chickpeas gastritis do canned chickpeas cause gas do chickpeas cause smelly gas can chickpeas give you diarrhea do chickpeas cause gas in babies do roasted chickpeas cause gas How can I cook chickpeas to make them less gassy

  india and indians are reeling under the scorching heat of the sun. yes, it's summertime and we often crave thandi thandi ice cream. imagine being able to make a yummy kulfi instantly without the need for heating anything. yes, ravneet bhalla has decided to bring you my MOM's easy rose milk kulfi with a few twists. because ye mummy ki recipe hai, it has the guarantee of yumminess. chalo ji, let's get started with the milk badam kulfi. Ingredients and how to make badam milk kulfi add 1 cup milk to a blender along with 2 tbsp of malai. if you don't have malai, skip and go ahead. throw in almonds, pistachio, walnuts, and strawberries (optional). for sweetener, I have used 100% pure gulab sharbat from a local producer in rajasthan. they use no chemicals or colors or even preservatives. the producer claims to make rose syrup with desi khand, which is a form of raw cane sugar instead of processed sugar. blitz until the nuts blend into the milk and the ingredients combine int...

  are you washing rice correctly? How to wash rice properly? I have been washing rice the wrong way all my life until I learned old age wisdom from my MIL. I have seen my MIL and even FIL wash rice properly before cooking. Here's my MIL's way of washing rice correctly. This rice cleaning hack helps remove excess starch from rice along with dust and debris. Unless you wash rice properly, you will be prone to gastritis, uric acid problems.

 Are (Is) chia seeds good for hormonal imbalance?  Chia seeds are packed with nutrition, from fiber to omega 3, calcium, iron, inc, and magnesium. these black pearls are a nutrient powerhouse that can help a woman with PCOS and hormonal imbalance. Lab studies find that rats fed on chia seeds show an improvement in PCOS symptoms and had significantly lower ovarian weight and total body weight. The study also finds healthy levels of hormone concentrations in such women. Research credits this to the presence of polyphenolic compounds in these tiny seeds that induce ovulation in PCOS women.  क्या चिया सीड पीसीओएस के लिए अच्छा है?  Chia seeds are said to have antioxidant, antimicrobial, pro-neurological, and anti-cancer properties. They contain polyphenolic compounds that help treat metabolic and reproductive dysfunction. Harvard University states "2 tablespoons of chia seeds make 28 grams. They have 140 calories. Chai seeds have 4 grams of protein and 11 grams of fiber....

My dadi Nani recipe series continues Saunf mukhwas is from my dadi's recipe book and I got the recipe from dad. He knows a lot of his mom's secret recipes because he has enjoyed them fully. Back in those days, they did not have any toffees or chocolates to relish. So dadi would make a digestive powder using flavorful fennel or saunf and blend it with khus khus ( poppy seeds), pepper, badam ( almonds) to make a lip-smacking product sweetened with dhage wali mishri ( crystallized sugar with thread). She would emphasize the cooling properties of these sugar crystals. You may enjoy it as a summer coolant drink or chew 1 tsp of this heavenly powder post-meal to aid in digestion. Don't overdo. Brush your teeth too. Enter 2023, we (I) no longer buy refined sugar , which is only empty calories but for this summer special cooling powder, dad gives me a few blocks of crystallized sugar so I can enjoy the benefits of dadi di recipe. Dadi's SECRET Instant Saunf Sharbat Premix Rec...

 Dhaba paneer masala powder can add more aroma and flavor to your paneer curries. let's see how dhaba walas make this aromatic  spice mix. Ravneet Bhalla has been trying out different spice combinations to come up with her favorite aromatic powder. Finally, here it is! You will need 3 tbsp coriander seeds or dhaniya, 1 tbsp fennel seeds or saunf, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp black pepper corns or 5-6 in number,4 cloves, 3 green cardamom, 1 inch dalchini, 1/2 tsp- methi dana or fenugreek seeds, 1red chili. dry roast all the spices for 2 minutes. I airfried the masala at 200 deg c for 3 minutes. Grind to powder along with 1 tsp kasuri methi or dried fenugreek leaves. I chose to pulse the spices to powder in my mortar and pestle as it was a little amount and I wanted to retain the freshness of the spice powder. my MIL taught me how to work without a machine. thanks to her. so how did you find the masala paneer powder recipe? easy na? to ek like to banta hai. don't forget to comment...

 Kulfi to bahut pasand hai mujhe lekin uske ingredients kabhi kabhi darate hai.. but if i say we can make a creamy delicious kulfi without dairy cream and sugar, would you believe? for example, this chocolaty vegan ice cream uses homemade 1-ingredient coconut cream as fat and dates as a sweetener. It's a simple and easy kulfi recipe that requires you to blend together frozen coconut cream. if you want the recipe of making cream of coconut at home, check here .  ingredients 1/4 cup- coconut cream from one coconut (frozen) 1/2 cup-coconut milk from the same coconut 8-10 dates or more or less- depending on your sweet preference (soaked) 1 tbsp- cacao/cocoa powder nuts of choice Blend coconut cream with soaked dates and cocoa or cacao powder. what's the difference between cocoa and cacao powder?  next add coconut milk and we are all set to freeze our dairy-free chocolate kulfi base. freeze it for 2 hours and then blend it again.  now add a spoon of kulfi in kulfi molds ...

Flax seeds have a hard coat or cover, which does not break easily. Unless flax seeds are toasted or soaked, the coating will not break. If you consume it just like that, the seeds will be eliminated as is from your body. that means you will be eating flax seeds but not benefitting from alsi ki consumption. So what's the right way to eat flax seeds? Roast them on an iron skillet or air fryer for a few minutes only to loosen up their coat/cover, which can then be pulsed to powder easily.  Toasted flax seeds taste nuttier and do not go rancid easily.  That means you can enjoy them for a long time without smelling rotten oil inside.  Rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, flax seeds are one of the best sources for vegans and vegetarians.  How to eat flax seeds for hair growth? You should try to include flax in your daily diet to get your omega 3 dose, besides improving the ingestion of other minerals and nutrients that these tiny seeds are packed with. I am sharing a few ways to a...

  Now TOMATOES Will Never Spoil [Anita Aunty's Secret Tomato PRESERVATION Technique is Out) This is my favorite tomato storage idea. What are your favorite tomato storage tips? Please share. This recipe belongs to Anita Chahal aunty, who had shared it in my group. I love her healthy easy recipes and have dedicated a page to her on my blog How to make Tomato Squash that stays good for 6 months? BEST trick To Preserve Tomatoes your queries: How do you store tomatoes for longest? Do tomatoes last longer in the fridge or on the counter? How is fresh tomatoes stored? how to store tomatoes for months tomato storage container how to store tomatoes for 6 months how to store tomatoes in freezer? in that case, you can rinse tomatoes, pat dry with a kitchen towel and then store in ziplock or make tomato puree and then shift to the freezer in ice tray how to store whole tomatoes in the fridge? Tomatoes will spoil easily in summers. how to store tomatoes in the fridge how to keep cherry toma...

 What can I use instead of rice flour in kimchi? Why does kimchi need rice flour? What can I use instead of glutinous rice flour? Can I use cornflour for kimchi? Indian kimchi recipe is easy. All you need is Indian cabbage, carrot, radish, and any vegetable of choice. I have also added capsicum to my Indian kimchi. You may call it fermented cabbage as well. The recipe is simple to make and Indian kimchi stays good for at least a month in the fridge, if not more. I have not kept it longer. Let's start making kimchi with Indian cabbage.  Vegetarian Kimchi Ingredients 1 cabbage whole 2 tbsp- salt (more for soaking cabbage initially) 1 tbsp or more- kashmiri red chili powder 2 carrots 1 radish/mooli 1 capsicum 2 tbsp- jaggery 1/4 cup- hot water ginger, garlic  1 onion To begin with, Ravneet Bhalla starts by chopping cabbage and then rubbing salt on the cruciferous vegetable. Leave it aside for an hour. After an hour, give it a gentle rubbing once again. Keep it aside for...

 Curd is the byproduct of milk fermentation.  You can ferment milk by introducing harmless lactic acid bacteria to it. what is the role of lactic acid bacteria in curd? Lactobacillus bacteria acts as an inoculum to ferment the milk. The bacteria in the starter multiplies and transforms milk into a probiotic curd at a temperature of about 30-40 deg celsius. How lactic acid bacteria help in making curd?  The bacteria produce lactic acids by digesting lactose or milk protein and breaking down the milk sugar  into lactic acid for easier absorption. The milk sugar coagulates to form curd and reduces pH. The tartness in curd comes from lactic acid. How to make curd at home? Curd is a probiotic, which is good for your gut health. Since it is a fermented product, it is a pot full of good bacteria that support your gut flora and microbiome. While it is nutritious, it's benefits abound for your body as all of its nutrients and proteins are easy for your body to dig...

Some of Anita aunty's experiments that I had not saved earlier. One such airfryer recipe is the zero oil capsicum in air fryer.  Anita aunty says,  Earlier I used to shallow fry these stuffed capsicum,,,then for the last about ten years have been using microwave,but there also they had to be brushed with oil,,,,but air frying is the best option. Ingredients  Capsicum............................250 gm  Potatoes..............................4  small Tofu......................................100 gm /paneer Salt,red chilly powder,haldi, dhaniya powder,green coriander  How to make stuffed capsicum in airfryer Wash capsicum  Cut out a circle from the top  Scoop out inside seeds  Boil,peel and mash potatoes  Mash tofu  Mix all ingredients and fill in capsicum  Cover with circle head  Place in preheated airfryer and cook for eight minutes at 180-degree celsius. Timing might vary from one airfryer to another. Serve hot when done. E...