Natural Magical oil for hair growth

There are two things people dread when it comes to their hair: greying, and hair loss. Although these are both natural phenomena that take place with the passage of time, there are those who are lucky enough to not experience them. But there are also those who are unfortunate enough to experience one or the other-or even both-well before the expected age. But like every other problem out there, there is always a solution, and the best solutions are always natural.Of course, these are tough to come by in today’s market, but today
will share natural  hair oil for hair growth , grey hairs and hair fall. 

• Hibiscus - The flower is an efficient remedy to put a stop to hairfall , encourage regrowth, and prevent premature graying.

• Curry Leaves- Curry leaves are rich in antioxidants that moisturize the scalp while getting rid of dead   hair follicles. They are good source of proteins and beta-carotene , both of which prevents hair loss and thinning. The leaves are also rich in amino acids that help strengthen follicles and keep them healthy.

• Gooseberry- It removes unwanted flakes off the scalp. It also helps in opening of the pores thereby    giving room to the scalp to produce natural oils . This encourages hair regrowth. Amla is  highly rich in vitamin C , which stops hair breakage. Its Antioxidants property  will prevent hair from premature greying.

• Brahami - It helps hair loss by strengthening the hair follicles thus invigorating the hair growth. Its also   removes dandruff , itchiness, formation of split ends and flakes.

• Maka (Bhringaraj )- Its prevent greying hairs , balding , makes hair darker and promotes deep sleep.

• Henna Leaves -  Henna helps in maling the hair stronger . Henna being a good nourishing conditioner makes hair look smooth and beautiful . A regular and direct application of henna helps keep dandruff and itchiness at bay.
  

Ingredients:

1/2 litre Coconut oil

30-40 Hibiscus flowers 

4 gooseberry  (amla)

4 handful curry leaves

2 handful henna leaves

2 handful brahami leaves

2 handful maka leaves ( Bhringaraj )

Method for Hair Oil :

1 Grate Gooseberry and sundry it separately.

2 Dry all rest ingredients for 3 -4 days till crisp . 

3 Then finally grind all sundried coarsely and tie it in muslin cloth 

4. Take kadhai and add coconut oil to boil . 

5  add that mixture  bundle in oil to boil for 15 -20 minutes and later leave the bundle inside the oil for one  day . 

6. Next day pour in old oil bottle . 

And now this magical oil will solve most hair problems if used regularly . Apply twice a  week for good result . 

Oats Appe - Healthy Snacks

Oats Appe 

After Diwali vacation with lots of sweets , here its time for healthy food .I am sharing one interesting recipe
with minimum oil and healthy stuffs like oats , veggies .

Ingredients:

3 tbsp Semolina
2 tbsp oats
2 carrots
1 onion chopped
1 green chilly
1 bowl curd
1 bowl chopped mushroom
oil for greasing
salt as per taste
red chili powder
oregano
thyme
chilli flakes
we can add chopped vegetables( spinach, capsicum, corn, baby corn, or as per our choice)

Method:

• take oats and semolina in a large size bowl and mix curd to it . Also add little water and keep aside for 30 mins.
• Now after 30 mins add all remaining vegetables and spices and make proper batter.
• Now take appe pan (as per  shown in above picture ) add 2 drops of oil to grease it and invert pan so that all excess oil can be removed , as we want oil free and guilt free appe . 
• now put batter and cover with lid for 5 mins on medium flame .
• now remove lid and invert appe one by one with wooden spoon and cook on the other side as well for 4-5 mins.
• Now healthy and guilt free appe are ready . we can have it with tomato sauce or garlic chutney.

Peshawari Chapli Kebab

Peshawari Chapli Kebab

INGREDIENTS: 

Mutton Qeema with fat: 1 kg,
Corn Flour (Makai ka ata): 1/2 Cup
Onion: 200 gm chopped
Tomato: 3 seedless chopped
Fresh Mint: 1/2 Cup
Hara Dhanya: 1/2 Bunch
Hari Mirch 4 to 5 chopped
Ginger: 150 gm
Garlic : 1.5 Tbsp chopped
Red chili powder: 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Crushed Pepper: 1 Tbsp
Crushed Coriander: 2 Tbsp
Crushed white Cumin: 1 Tbsp
Garam Masala: 1 Tbsp
Anar Dana : 1.5 tbsp
Eggs: 4 ( 3 eggs ka scramble egg bana lain) 1 egg keemay main mix ker kain
Ghee/Oil: As needed to fry.

Method:

• Roast the whole coriander and cumin seeds and crush them.
• Put the mince in a bowl and add 1 egg all spices & chopped veggies 

• Knead the mixture with your hands, Fry the remaining eggs and mix it in with the mince.cover with a lid and let it marinate for half an hour in the fridge.
• In a pan heat a little amount of oil.
• For making chapal kababs, take a generous amount of the mince and shape it into a flat patty.
• Lay it carefully on the pan let it cook on a low flame.
• When kebab is properly cooked from both sides, take it out and lay it on kitchen paper to drain out the excess oil.
• Continue to make more chapli kababs and serve hot.

Restaurant style dal khichdi.....at home

 Dal khichdi

Ingredients:

2 cups boiled basmati rice

1 cup mixed dal (tuvar and Moong dal ) 

2 chopped onion

3 chopped tomatoes

1 tsp corriander powder

2 tsp ginger garlic and green chilly paste

1 tsp red chilly paste

2 chopped green chiily

2 tsp desi ghee

1 tbsp oil 

Method:

* Boil mixed dals with 2 chopped tomatoes , salt and turmeric.

* Take oil in non stick pan and give tadka with mustard seeds , cumin seeds and curry leaves.

* later add chopped onions , chopped tomato, ginger garlic paste , little turmeric, coriander powder and red chilly powder 

* cover and cook well til oil seperates.

* later add pressure cooked boiled dal 

* and cook again for sometime . 

* add chopped green chillies and corrainder leaves with boiled rice and mix well .

* lastly add desi ghee and cover it . 

* And its ready to eat with Naan / Roti or Rice.

Healthy Multigrain Thalipeeth

Thalipeeth

 Ingredients:

 1/4 th cup Bajari flour
1/4 th cup wheat flour
1/4 th cup jowar flour
1/4 th cup besan flour
1/4 th cup rice flour

1 tsp Red Chilli
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp corriander powder
1 chopped onion
1 chilli chopped with corriander leaves
Salt as per taste


Method:

1.Take Above all flours and dry Ingredients and make soft dough.
2. Make small thick roti .
3. Roast on skillet with minimum oil
4. And here its healthy n tasty breakfast in 10 min .

Dahi Vada

Dahi Vada Recipe:

For the vada:
Urad dal - 2cups
Ginger - 1/2 inch piece
Onion - 1
Green chilly - 1
Coriander leaves
Salt
Oil - For frying
Milk - 2cups (for soaking the vadas)

For the tadka/tempering:
Mustard seeds
Curry leaves - 1or 2 sprigs
Red dried chilly -3
Oil - 1tspn

For garnishing (dahi):Roasted cumin powder
Chilly powder
Salt
Fine slices of coriander leaves
Spicy/ khara boondi - few
Yogurt/ curd - as required

• Soak the urad dal for 4hours.  Drain excess water. Grind ginger and urad dal to a smooth paste using very little water. Make a coarse to smooth mixture. Add salt. 

• Add fine cut onion cubes, green chilly pieces and fine cut coriander slices. Mix well.

• Note: Keep this mixture aside for 1 hour. 

• Heat oil in a kadai.  Before making the vadas mix throughly for 5minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. This will make crisp and soft vadas. 

• The oil should be hot for frying. Wet your hands, take 2table spoon mixture on palm,  make small hole in centre and drop them in oil. Turn sides occasionally and fry till golden colour. 

• Once the vadas cool down completely, soak them in cold milk flipping sides ocassionally for at least an hour. Make few tiny holes in vadas for the milk to soak in. Drain the excess milk from vadas and arrange in the serving tray. 

• Add little salt to beaten curds and  pour over the vadas. Garnish with tadaka,  roasted cumin powder, chilly powder and coriander leaves and spicy/khara boondi.

Gujrati Dhebra

An iron and fibre-rich Gujrati snack made with fenugreek leaves and bajra flour, methi na dhebra is so scrumptious that the plate will be empty in no time—so, take my advice and make more than you think is needed! served with curds, this makes an ideal afternoon snack. Thanks to Monal di for such wonderful recipe . 


Ingredients

500 grams bajre ka atta, flour
100 grams  wheat flour
3 tblspns rice flour
100 grams curd ( sour )
Methi leaves, 250 grms
100 grams coriander leaves
100 grams fresh green garlic
All three cleaned, chopped, washed and drained
The greens should be drained properly, for an hour
1 teaspn ajjwain, 1 teaspn haldi powder, 1/2 teaspn hing
2 teaspn red chilli powder, 3 teaspn dhaniya powder
Salt to taste, 50 grms gud or 8 teaspns sugar 
Gud should be soft or grated
1 teaspn each, ginger and garlic paste
10 to 12 green chillies, freshly ground

Method 

1. Combine all the ingredients in a  deep bowl to make a soft dough, using enough water.
2. take a clean cloth and pat like puri on it with water . sprinkle sesame seeds on above and deep fry it . 

Chicken seekh kebab

Ingredients

Chicken mince 500 grams

Green chillies finely chopped 1-2

Spring Onion finely chopped 2 

Ginger finely chopped 1 inch piece

Garlic finely chopped 4 cloves

Cashewnuts finely chopped 2 tablespoons

Chaat masala 1 teaspoon

Garam masala 1 teaspoon

White pepper powder 1 teaspoon

Fresh coriander leaves 2 tablespoons

Lemon juice 1 tablespoon

Salt to taste

Butter 2 tablespoon

Method:

Step 1

In a bowl, mix together the minced chicken, green chillies, onion, ginger, garlic, cashew nuts, chaat masala, garam masala powder, white pepper powder, fresh coriander, lemon juice and salt. Alternatively, you can use boneless chicken and grind it together with the green chillies, onion, ginger and garlic.

Step 2

Add the remaining ingredients and mix. Heat a tawa and drizzle some oil on it. Wet your hands, take a little chicken mixture and spread it around a satay stick. Press firmly and place the seekh kababs on the tawa.

Step 3

Cook, turning from time to time, so that they cook evenly all around. Baste with butter at regular intervals. Serve hot.

Recipe inspired by  Sanjeev Kapoor Book 

Best Out of waste CD wall hanging

Material:

• C D
• Paint
• Paint brush
• 3D fabric glitter glue
• glass colour
• thread for hanging

Step 1: Paint the CD (any colours you would like) both the sides

Step 2: Decorate the CD using 3D fabric glitter glue

Step 3: fill inner colours with glass colour

And a little bit of magical, creative thinking is just what you need – to transform daily junk or trash into something beautiful, into something Wow!