BENGALI RASGULLA RECIPE

BENGALI RASGULLA RECIPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

RASGULLA RECIPE

INGREDIENT

.1 lt milk
1/4 lemon juice or citric acid
vinigar
1 1/2sugar( according to taste)
4 1/2 cup water
pressure cooker


METHOD


boil the milk and mix citric acid in it to make paneer.
hang the paneer in a muslin cloth 4 two hours in order to drain out the excess water that is still remaining in the paneer.
make a smooth, soft dough by kneading it. Also add a tsp of flour/baking powder/soda by carb. It acts as a binding agent.
Make sugar syrup. It shouldn't be very thick, nor should it be 2 sugary or too less sugary. According to taste and just right.
Make balls out of the kneaded paneer, not too big not too small.
Take a pressure cooker. Pour the sugar syrup in it.
Put 5-6 balls at a time in the cooker and give two whistles. don't put all the balls together as they will break.
Finally, take out the whistle and cool them down.
serve chilled
u can even decorate it by sprinkling grated cardamom and all that.

 



 

DURGA PUJA SPECIAL

 

 

As Bengalis, we all wait for the festival of the year....Durga Puja.

Hence, it is important for every to look good during these five days

Here are some tips to look good:


Start preparing from a week before by getting a good haircut, facial, manicure, pedicure etc. These will freshen you up and make you look perfect for puja.

Avoid sunlight and dust.

have healthy food like veggies and fruits.

drink plenty of water.
 

CLOTHES

this is very important as only this will define your uniqueness and set a style statement.

As a Bengali. during the mornings of the pujas, choose some Agomoni collection, like red white combination, mainly dhakaai, cotton tangail, cotton bomkaai, jute etc.


jewellery should be selective.


evening time, suits and sarees and jewellery of designer collections looks good and make you look distinct from others.

try some new looks and styles be creative in that aspect.

DECORATING THE HOUSE.

decorate the house with flowers lanterns, and other ethinic decos.

listen to some good music which maintains the atmosphere of the pujas.



Enjoy your pujas


HAPPY PUJAS TO ALL OF YOU!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RAKSHA BANDHAN

 

This festival was started by Rabindranath Tagore in 1905, during the partition of Bengal(Bongo Bhongo),

in order to maintain a feeling of Oneness, of Brotherhood, and Unity. From that time forth, we have been celebrating this festival with all its gala and grandeur.

 

Raksha Bandhan is the day in which we bless our brother and wish for their prosperity in life. They in turn, with the rakhi, promises to protect us forever.

 

The Rakhi is said to be a symbol of protection.

 

 

Nowadays we celebrate it in a grand way, decorating the houses, giving gifts, prepearing tasty dishes,

 

Here are some ideas on how you can celebrate this wonderful day:

 

GIFTS:

Zodiac Mugs, Music/ Movie CDs, Watches, showpieces, candle stands, cards, Perfumes, T-shirts, wind chimes and anything that your brother likes.

 

FOOD:

As far as eatables are concerned, different types sweets are preferred

DESSERTS:

Rasgullas, ladoos, custard, kheer, peda, etc

 

MESSAGES:

For sisters who's brothers don't live with them, they can send a nice message for them via e-card or post, conveying their blessings and love. Every brother should know how much their sisters miss them and it is important for every sister to know that their brothers are always their for them.

 

 

 

HAPPY RAKSHA BANDHAN!!

 

SUBARNA BHADURI

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDEPENDANCE DAY CELEBRATIONS-

 DAR ES SALAAM, 2013

My Creations on this special day....

Independence Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ideas to celebrate Independence Day of India

 

Here are some wonderful ways of celebrating Independence Day:

 

Decorate the house with some cut outs of the Indian Flag, tri colour balloons, streamers, candles etc.

 

You can make a collage with the pictures of our country, freedom fighters, the incidents occurring during that time etc

 

Have a family discussion about Independence Day. Ask the children about their views about the India of now and then, take a quiz, tell them stories and incidents that occurred during the fight for Independence.

 

Watch movies related to Indian Independence or even listen to patriotic songs.

 

 

Make some special dishes for this special day. You can give innovative names to them.

 

Wear good clothes which matches the mood, like, white salwar and kurta alike with tiranga stoals, saris, pyjama etc.

 

 

 

Happy Independence Day to all!!!

 

Proud to be an INDIAN!!

 

JAI HIND!!

Daily Skin Care

Daily Skin Care

The first step of skin care is to keep it clean

How to do it:

Wash your face with fresh water.

Use minimum make-up

Try to use organic or home made remedies like;

Papaya- retains the glow of the skin.
Honey- it can be used for face mask
Cucumber or potato slices- for getting rid of dark circles

 Lemon and sugar mixture for scrubbing,

Sea Salt is also recommended for the above purpose, followed by Essential Oils of a good brand. This helps to rejuvenate the body.

Avoid oil and excess fats in your diet. Try and eat healthy food.
Try to include pulses green veggies, medium protein and minimal starch in your diet.


Always use sunscreen lotions before going out. Wear sunglasses in order avoid wrinkles and keep wet tissues in your bag to wipe off excess sweat.
After sun lotion is recommended to use after you get home.



Avoid caffeine. Instead, you can drink lemon juice or Green Tea.
Eat almonds and walnuts. It enhances the glow of the skin and hair.

Eight- ten hours of sleep is important.
Before that it is necessary to clean your face.

Before sleep, it is necessary to take a warm bath with Essential Oil.

You can even use a body pack with olive oil, milk and lemon.
If kept in fridge, it can be used for two-three days..

Use mild night cream.

NOTE: SUNSCREEN LOTION, DAY CREAM and NIGHT CREAM must be of the same brand and in accordance to your skin type.



Avoid stress and always keep smiling!!




Regds,
Mrs. Subarna Bhaduri

 

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