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Make Kashmiri Gucchi Pulao At Home With This Easy Recipe Video Highlights- Gucchi pulao is a popular Kashmiri delicacy.
- It is made with gucchi, which is a wild mushroom variety.
- Watch the recipe video to make gucchi pulao at home.
Rice is a staple food of Indian cuisine. There s so much you can do with it - pair it with dal or curries or remodel it to make biryani or pulao. A rice lover needs a rich preparation every day. If you find having dal-chawal or rajma-chawal monotonous now, try this unique pulao made with gucchi, which is a specialty of Kashmir. Gucchi or morell is a wild variety of mushroom found in the hilly areas of the Himalayas.
This rare mushroom variety is prized for its earthy and smoky flavour. It is a popular food in Kashmiri cuisine and is also commonly prepared in some parts of Himachal Pradesh. Gucchi is unlike other mushrooms you use in your kitchen. First, it is rarely found in regular vegetable-selling stores, and second, it looks nothing like its counterparts. It is darker in colour and has a freckled, honeycombed exterior. Don t go by its looks, gucchi tastes absolutely smashing, especially in this gucchi-based ricedish.
The recipe video by Dash Menu gives you step-by-step instructions on how to make this exotic delicacy at home. Finding gucchi in your city might be a task but managing to source it is totally worth the effort. Make this gucchi dishif you want something new and different on your plate, or serve it to your guests on special occasions, which will bring to fore your culinary craft. Watch the recipe video and try making this Kashmiri delicacy at home with the use of common ingredients most likely present in your kitchen.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display( adslotNativeVideo ); });
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Recipe Of Gucchi Pulao -
Ingredients -
1 cup gucchi, soaked
2 cups basmati rice
2 tbsp ghee
Half cup almonds
Half cup cashews
2-3 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
2-3 green cardamom
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
2-3 lemon wedges
Salt to taste
Method -
1. Heat ghee in a pan, shallow fry soaked gucchi, almonds and cashew nuts.
2. Boil water in a deep vessel. Add bay leaves, green cardamom and cinnamon stick to it.
3. Then add rice, turmeric powder and salt to taste.
4. Boil the rice for 20 minutes, rinse the rice in a bowl and add slices of lime over the rice.
5. Add gucchi and other dry fruit mix over the rice.
6. Then, add garam masala and dried fenugreek leaves over the rice and mushroom mix.
7. Mix all the contents together.
8. Serve hot.
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- Paneer is a popular food item in India
- Kashmiri-style tomato Paneer is also called tamatar chaman
- This dish has a dominance of fennel powder and ginger powder
Paneer is one such food item, which is loved by all in almost every part of India, especially in the northern part. Paneer has a very important role to play in the North Indian cuisine. However, the cooking style changes from region to region. Other than its varied culinary usages, paneer or cottage cheese is known to be rich in various nutritional-content. Legend has it, the term paneer is derived from Persian word panir and the origin has been attributed to Iranian, Afghan and Portugese invaders and settlers. Whatever its origin be, paneer today undoubtedly is an integral part of Indian cuisine.
Some of the most common paneerrecipes are- paneer makhni, paneer bhurji, matar paneer and shahi paneer. If you are bored with same common dishes at home, then here we have a delicious solution to the same. We bring you Kashmiri-style tomato paneer, which may increase your love for paneer. Although Kashmiri cuisine is known for the dominance of meat-based dishes, this tomato paneer stands out as a popular dish. It is also called tamatar chaman . Like several other dish in Kashmiri cuisine, tamatar chaman also has the dominance of saunf (fennel) powder and saunth(ginger) powder, which adds distinctive flavour to the dish. Though you can have it with roti or paratha, it is best enjoyed with steamed rice.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display( adslotNativeVideo ); });Here s The Recipe For Restaurant-Style Tomato Paneer:
Also Read:11 Indian Paneer Gravy Recipes You Can Try At Home
Preparation:
500 gm paneer
2-3 tbsp oil
2 chopped tomatoes
3 brown cardamoms
2-4 green cardamoms
3-4 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder
1 tsp ginger powder
1 tbsp cumin powder
1 tsp fennel powder
Half tsp dried fenugreek leaves
Salt, to taste
Oil for frying
Method:
Cut the paneer into cubes and deep fry them till turn golden brown.
In a pan, heat oil and add brown cardamom, bay leaves, green cardamom, cinnamon sticks, cumin seeds and Kashmiri red chili powder to it.
Then, add some chopped tomatoes and salt to taste.
Add ginger powder, cumin powder, fennel powder and dried fenugreek leaves to it.
Let the gravy simmer for 15 minutes, till it all comes together and the oil separates out.
Then, add the fried paneer pieces into the gravy and mix it well so the masala is soaked into the paneer.
It is now ready to be served.
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- This is a time when home remedies may build immunity.
- You just need some common kitchen ingredients.
- Here are some foods that you must include in your diet.
The growing threat of COVID-19 has impacted food search terms on the Internet search engines and many Instagram timelines. There s a flood of home-cooked food posts on Instagram, and everybody is suddenly a gourmet home cook. This is also a time when home remedies and our grandparents cook books are back in circulation. Immunity has become a game changer in the fight against the Coronavirus. Generations of Indians have always believed that prevention is better than cure. It s why immunity boosting ingredients like turmeric, ginger and neem have always been in the mix in home remedies.
While most experts will tell you that immunity is something that you build over years, even decades, depending on your dietary choices, it s never too late to make simple modifications to your diet that can add a shot of immunity. I ve pulled out simple tricks and hacks from my grandmothers playbooks, simple remedies that are followed in many South Indian homes.
Here Are Some Easy Tips To Add Immunity Boosters To Your Diet:
Gooseberry (Amla)
Even as researchers race against time to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, many doctors believe that adding Vitamin-C to your diet can give you an extra ring of protection. Amla has been an effective remedy to fight the common cold and amla s anti-bacterial and astringent properties can improve your immunity. It s not always easy to find fresh amla but many neighbourhood stores stock amla powder. I add a spoon of amla powder to my morning glass of buttermilk - it s an easy method to incorporate it into your daily diet. You could also add fresh amla or amla powder to a coconut chutney that you serve with idli or dosa.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display( adslotNativeVideo ); });
(Also Read:Boost Your Immunity With These 2 Quick And Easy Drinks)
Amla has been an effective remedy to fight the common cold.
Turmeric
An integral part of our daily diets across India. Curcumin an anti-oxidant, the main active ingredient in turmeric boasts of powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric s antiseptic properties are legendary. From Lakadong turmeric in Meghalaya to Salem turmeric from Tamil Nadu, we have access to some of the finest turmeric in the world. Start your day with a glass of warm water (not boiling hot) infused with turmeric, lemon, ginger and a spot of honey. You can gargle your throat as you drink the water. And then there s haldi doodh or manjal paal in Tamil that now many hipsters in the world know as turmeric latte. Almost every home across India has its own recipe that usually adds turmeric, crushed pepper, saffron and almond slivers to warm milk. It s also a great night cap for sound sleep. The other simple trick is to add turmeric powder while you cook the dal for rasam.
Curcumin an anti-oxidant, the main active ingredient in turmeric boasts of powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
Thoothuvalai
I attempted a traditional rasam (see recipe) that also adds thoothuvalai (solanum tribolatum) powder. This rasam has always been a go to home remedy in many South Indian homes to combat throat infections or common cold. Thoothuvalai is a favourite among traditional medicine practitioners in many parts of India for its anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. While Solanum Trilobatum (or just solanum) is its botanical name it s also known as the Purple Fruited Pea Egg plant. The plant grows widely in India and parts of South Asia. It s quite easy to find in states like Tamil Nadu where it s also sold as a type of keerai or spinach. But it s easier to get the powder (available in organic stores/grocery stores in parts of South India or online delivery platforms).
(Also Read:Boost Your Immunity With These Home-Made Thoothuvalai Recipes)
Thoothuvalai is a favourite among traditional medicine practitioners.
Ginger
An adrak wali chai is a simple fix in many Indian homes both for it s refreshing flavour and intrinsic properties to soothe your throat. Ginger has many health benefits and is a popular immunity booster. It s also a regular home remedy to cure a simple flu or cold. Sukku or dried ginger is a popular ingredient in many traditional medicine stores in Tamil Nadu and South India. Sukku is the main ingredient in sukku kaapi, a comforting beverage that clears your throat and also renowned for its digestive and anti-inflammatory properties. The traditional recipe is dominated by dried ginger. There s also a version that incorporates coriander seeds with crushed pepper and cumin (jeera) in the powder; it s sometimes referred to as sukkumalli kaapi (malli or kothamalli is the Tamil word for coriander).
Ginger has many health benefits and is a popular immunity booster.
Lemon
One of the best known and easily available sources of Vitamin C. A simple trick to ensure a constant supply of Vitamin C is to slip a few slices of lemon into a large jug or bottle of water (make sure you change the lemon each day) that your family drinks from. Lemon is a great addition to rasam both for flavour and its health properties. It s best to add the juice of half or one lemon (depending on the portion size) to a rasam as soon as you cook it and take it off the stove(to cut the bitter taste).
Lemon is one of the best known and easily available sources of Vitamin C.
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- Keema egg roulade can add twist to your regular omelette
- Instead of ordering-in pizzas, try making pizza paratha at home
- Khichdi is any day the easiest option to add complete nutrition to diet
Are you among those who stay alone? If yes, then you can easily relate to the struggle of managing home and work single-handedly. And if we talk about the recent time, this struggle has increased due to lockdowns and isolation. Due to coronavirus threats, most of you are working from home and also doing the household chores (as the house-helps are also not coming for work). Amidst all these, cooking becomes a real struggle. Hence we bring you some easy recipe ideas which can not only be prepared quickly, but can spruce up your regular meals:
Here Are 5 Easy Recipe Ideas For You To Make Every Meal Interesting-
1. Keema Egg Roulade: Egg is always a saviour for every person, for every meal. This food item, filled with nutrition, has the ability to turn into various kinds of dishes. One such dish is keema-egg roulade . All you need to do is make a spicy chicken/soya keema and a fluffy triple-egg omelette (add some milk while you whisk to get the fluff). Cut the omelette into thin strips and add keema and cheese fillings and make a roll. This rouladecan make a whole-some meal by itself.
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2. Pizza Paratha: Pizza is a very popular dish among every bachelor, who lives alone. Imagine those days you don t like cooking meal! What do you do? The most common answer is- ordering a pizza. How about making a pizza at home, that too on regular tawa! Now on, use your left-over parathas to make cheesy pizza. Click here for the recipe of delicious cheesy pizza paratha.
3. Restaurant-Style Fried Rice: There are several times when you have some left-over rice from the last meal. What do you do with that? You spice it up! All you need to do is, add some vegetables, spices, sauces and give a stir and turn it into restaurant-style fried rice. Click here for the recipe.
4. No-Bake Pudding: This no-bake pudding is an ultimate solution to the ultimately cravings for something sweet. All you need to make this pudding are - milk, sugar, agar agar/china grass, condensed milk, water, vanilla essence and cherries. Click here for the recipe.
5. Roti Taco: Going creative with your left-over food can be the easiest option to consume the food and not feel bored with it. Roti taco can be an option for you. It requires only a handful of left-over rotis, some veggies, cheese, sauce and herbs. Click here for the recipe.
How can you do without the basics? Here are some easy and quick options that you must know if you are staying alone.
Here Are 5 Easy and Comforting Food Recipes For You-
1. Sandwich:It is a go to meal for any person at any given point of time. This quick, easy to make to make wholesome food need very less time and ingredients for preparation. All you need are breads, filling, some veggies and spread of your choice. The best part is, you can go as creative as you want with sandwich. Click here to get full-proof tips to make a perfect sandwich.
Also Read:3 Easy-To-Make Sandwich Recipes That Will Satiate Your Hunger Pangs
2. Fruit Salad:No one can deny the benefits of fruits. From weight loss to promote good metabolism- fruits are beneficial to health in several ways. Hence consumption of fruits, especially the seasonal ones, is always advised to people since childhood. Hence a bowl of fruit chaat/salad can always work for you. The easiest way to make a fruit chaat is- cut the fruits, sprinkle some lemon juice and chaat masala and consume. It is both tasty and quick and easy to prepare. Click here for some more tips on how to make your fruit salad deliciously healthy.
Also Read: 6 Nutritious Summer Fruit Salad Recipes To Try
3. Dal-Chawal:It is the comfort food for every Indian, of any age he/she be. Every person should know the basic preparation of dal-chawal. This dish is not only nutritious, but also very easy to make. On that note, dal- be it masoor, moong, arhar or anything- is rich in protein, vitamins and several minerals. On the other hand, rice, staple in Indian cuisine, is a rich source of carbs, minerals and vitamins. All these make the platter wholesome and filling for all. Click here for 13 best dal recipes.
Also Read:3 Quick And Easy Cooking Tips To Make Your Rice Perfect And Non Sticky
4. Smoothies- If you are running late and have no time to cook, smoothies come to resort. A glass of smoothie or a smoothie bowl can always make up to a wholesome food with all the nutrition a body needs. The best part is, you can go as creative as you want with a smoothie bowl. Click here for 3 delightful smoothie bowl recipes for an insta-worthy nutritious meal.
5. Khichdi- This is the ultimate meal for any bachelor who struggles to maintain the work-life balance. Imagine a day when you have loads of office work, but also have to cook your own meal. Khichdi is the best option for such times. All you need to do is- add all the veggies, dal, chawal and masala of your choice in a pressure cooker and cook. It hardly takes 10 minutes to cook a khichdi. You can also replace the rice with dalia or oats, if you want to avoid consuming rice. In such way, you not only get a quick, easy and comforting meal, but also all the needed nutrition for your body. Click here to know how you can make your regular khichdi masaledaar .
Also Read: Nutritionist Luke Coutinho Tells Us Why Khichdi Is A Holistic Superfood
Now store the groceries at home and make quick meals for yourself in-between work.
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- Undernourished body may suffer from fatigue and tiredness.
- Revamping your diet to include nutrient-rich foods may help.
- Her are some diet tips that may help you keep fatigue at bay.
If you find yourself dozing off at odd hours at odd places, you would blame it on lack of sleep. But, if you also feel lethargic all the time or after every meal, you may be suffering from the problem of chronic fatigue. There can be many factors that lead to drowsiness and fatigue. If you can t really point at any obvious reason, maybe your diet isn t as nutritious as it should be. Here are some foods that you must include in your diet or exclude from your diet to beat fatigue.
6 Diet Tips To Fight Fatigue
1.Refined carbohydrates like white bread and pasta may cause blood sugar level to shoot up and lead to low insulin level in the body. This can cause weakness or fatigue.
2. Avoid caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee. These drinks might boost energy temporarily but too-much consumption of caffeine can be a major cause of fatigue in the long run.
3. Processed and sugary foods are of little or no nutritional value and high-fat content in them lead to depletion of energy rather than increasing it, which other healthier foods do.
4. 60 per cent of the body of an adult human is made up of water. It is an important part of blood in the human system and also helps carry essential nutrients to the cells and flush out toxins from the body. So, keep yourself hydrated by drinking lots of water throughout the day.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display( adslotNativeVideo ); });
5. Chia seed is a highly nutritious food. It is rich in fibre, protein, vitamin, minerals, Omega-3 fatty acids and tons of antioxidants. All these nutrients supply bouts of energy to the body.
6. Although vitamins and other supplements cannot replace the value of natural nutrition that you can get from food, there s no harm in taking these supplements if your body lacks a particular nutrient and is unable to receive it from your diet.
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- Ketogenic diet restricts intake of carbs
- Ketogenic diet is a high-fat and high protein diet
- Excess animal protein may take a toll on kidneys
Everybody is talking about the ketogenic diet (or keto diet). The low-carb diet has become the talk of town and seems like it has found fans in many of our favourite celebrities too. Stars like Kim Kardashian and Huma Qureshi have often spoken about the diet and how it has impacted them. With fans, keto has also found its own share of detractors. There are many experts who are not convinced with the diet s approach. In a keto diet, you have to drastically cut down on your carbohydrate intake and thus train your body to rely on fats for energy, this way, you are able to burn more fat. While ketogenic diet has proved beneficial for many who are trying to lose weight or manage diabetes, but there are a few potential side-effects associated with the diet too that you must be aware of. Here are some of them.
(Also Read:Keto Cycling: This Latest Weight Loss Diet Lets You Eat Carbs On Ketogenic Diet!)
- Following this diet may lead to keto flu . Many people who follow the diet often cut down their carb intake to about 50g carbs per day, which could come as a shock to your body and trigger headaches, nausea, dizziness and constipation.
- It may even take toll on your kidneys. By eating a lot of animal products, you may cause a lot of stress to your kidneys. Excess amount of meat and animal products could lead to acidic urine and a higher risk of kidney stones.
- It could cause digestive issues and changes in gut bacteria. Since you cannot take a lot of carbs, you end up taking less fibre, which could cause digestive woes and constipation.
- If not followed properly, keto diet may even lead to more weight-gain. Many experts have doubted the sustainability of the diet.
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(This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.)
- Coffee cake makes for a great dessert for coffee-lovers
- The cake has a delicious mocha buttercream frosting too
- Watch the full video to know how to make the coffee cake
Dalgona Coffee is a coffee recipe that s breaking the internet, and not just because it s delicious but quite easy to make too. All it requires is just coffee, water, sugar and milk plus an interesting way of making the coffee slightly frothy using a method of beating the ingredients together. Several bloggers and internet personalities have come out and said that this method of preparing coffee is actually nothing new as it is an age-old practice of phetoing or stirring the coffee mixture repeatedly until its frothy. Whether or not that claim is true is still a question under debate, but meanwhile, we found another delicious coffee recipe that involves a similar process - delicious coffee cake with mocha frosting.
This coffee cake is a sinfully delicious recipe, whether had by its own or combined with your favourite hot or cold beverage. The cake preparation begins by preparing a coffee mix by phetoing or beating together coffee and water. This mix is kept aside and later added to the cake dough made with eggs, maida, baking powder, oil and vanilla essence. Once the cake is set and ready to bake, the mocha frosting is prepared by combining butter, cocoa powder, icing sugar and coffee powder to give it a smooth, creamy texture.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display( adslotNativeVideo ); });
(Also Read:Coffee As A Cool Refresher: 5 Easy Recipes To Try This Summer)
The powdery soft cake combined with the velvety mocha frosting gives rise to flavours like never before. Both the cake and the mocha frosting contain coffee, thus making this recipe perfect for lovers of the beverage. So if the Dalgona coffee trend is something you have tried enough of, try and make this delicious coffee cake at home. We promise, you will not be disappointed!
Watch The Full Video Of Coffee Cake by NDTV Food here:
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- Keeping the kids busy at home can be a task
- You can make them cook a little in the kitchen too
- Here are 7 easy recipes that your kids can cook too at home
With the Coronavirus crisis spreading throughout the world, India has come under a lockdown for 21 days that started from 25th March, 2020. And this has left the kids at home with very little of productive activities as many of the parents are working from home and the kids can t go out. So what can you do to keep them engaged after everything from books to indoor games are exhausted? We suggest, cook! No we aren t asking you to make your little ones cook a full-fledged lunch in the kitchen but there are a plenty of simple, fun and delicious dishes that even your kids can help you making them at home.
We have got 7 kid-friendly recipes that are not just easy but also too delicious to resist. With a little supervision and help from you, these recipes can easily keep the kids busy. Don worry there won t be storm in your kitchen!
(Also Read:5 Foods That Can Boost Immunity In Kids)
1. Fruit Custard
The good old custard with the goodness of fresh fruits like grapes, bananas and apples! It has just some boiled milk mixed with custard powder and sugar, whisked and topped with the fruits. It s a delightful dessert that you can relish post a meal.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display( adslotNativeVideo ); });2. Homemade Chicken Sandwich
Is there anything more satisfying than a loaded sandwich stuffed with juicy chicken chunks? Here is a super easy one with the flavourful addition of mayonnaise and pepper. You can help chop some lettuce and capsicum for the kids!
3. Mac n Cheese
Yes, even kids can make this ultimate comfort food at home! This recipe of mac and cheese requires just three basic ingredients, a microwave and you can enjoy a bowl of this deliciousness in four simple steps.
(Also Read:10 Easy Recipes For The Bachelors Struggling Between Household Chores And Work From Home )
4. Chicken Burger
Who can ever resist a juicy, succulent chicken burger? Well, no need to order in when we have a simple, quick and delicious recipe here! A satiating evening snack, this chicken burger has a flavurful, minced chicken tikki stuffed between buttered buns. With a little supervision and help, kids can ace this chicken burger in the kitchen.
5. Mixed Berry And Banana Smoothie
Wholesome goodness of frozen berries, banana, yogurt and a tang of orange juice makes for this stellar vibrant smoothie. It is a great breakfast, brunch or evening drink that can satiate you for long along with providing many health benefits that come with the citrusy fruits.
6. Pancakes
Make your breakfasts all the more delicious with a plateful of fluffy pancakes topped with some maple syrup and berries! Slurping already? If you thought making pancakes ws a cumbersome affair, here is a quick and easy recipe with minimal cooking and ingredients. The kids are going to be so proud after devouring some self-made ones!
(Also Read:11 Best Pancake Recipes | Easy Pancake Recipes)
7. Omelette In A Mug
Lets give the good old omelette a spin with this fun mug recipe! Oodles of cheese, egg, pepper, salt and bell peppers, combined together in a mug and cooked in a microwave until the egg sets, voila! Topped with cheese, this recipe is going to be a lot of fun for the kids!
Make sure to supervise a little in the recipes that requires even little cooking. These fun recipes are sure to keep the kids engaged in learning something new and would help you sail through the quarantine at home. Try these with kids and let us know your experience in the comments section below.
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- This recipe is very easy to make
- You need very basic kitchen ingredients to make this masala mix
- Garam masala has an important role to play in this recipe
It has always been told by experts that cooking is an art. Yes, it surely is! But to several people, it is a necessity, especially for the ones who doesn t enjoy spending time in the kitchen. However, the fact is, you like it or not, every person must know some basic cooking for emergency purposes. Keeping that in mind, here we bring you an easily curry masala recipe, which can solve all your purposes. Be it chicken, egg, paneer, mixed veg or daal, this masala can be mixed to any dish you prepare.
Don t worry, the ingredient-list might look long in the first glance, but trust us, these are basic kitchen ingredients every house-hold keeps in store.
Also Read:10 Homemade Masala Recipes that Will Make Your Cooking Flavoursome!
Garam masala enhances the flavour of an Indian cuisineHere s The Recipe For All-Purpose Curry Masala Mix:Ingredients:
Onion- two to three (thin slices)
Tomato- one to two (finely chopped)
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Garlic- one-and-half teaspoon (paste)
Green chillies- one teaspoon (paste/finely chopped)
Bay leaves- two
Dry Red Chilli- two (torn into four pieces)
Cinnamon sticks- two
Cloves- four
Cardamom- three to four
Cumin (jeera) powder- one to two teaspoon
Coriander (dhania) powder- one teaspoon
Turmeric (haldi) powder- half to one teaspoon
Kashmiri red chilli- one teaspoon
Salt- to taste
Sugar- to taste
Water- one cup
Garam masala powder- one-and-half teaspoon
Ghee- one tablespoon
Mustard Oil- as much needed
Also Read:These 5 Tips Will Make Your Life In Kitchen Easier
This curry masala can be used to make any veg or non-veg dishPreparation:
Heat the kadhai and pour two tablespoons of mustard oil.
Heat the oil and add bay leaves, dry red chilli, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves and stir till the masala releases aroma.
Add onion and a pinch of salt and fry till it turns light golden-brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilli and fry till the onions are caramelised well and the ginger garlic paste releases a nice strong smell.
Add tomato and give a stir or two on a medium flame.
Now add haldi, salt, jeera, dhania, Kashmiri red chilli powder and stir till the whole masala mixes well. Cook on a low-flame and give the masalas their own sweet time to mix well with each other.
Add some sugar (to enhance the salty-flavour) and less than half cup luke warm water.
Mix them well and close the lid.
After a minute or two, open the lid, give the mix a stir and close the lid.
Repeat it atleast twice or thrice and let the masala mix release oil and colour.
Once you are satisfied with the masala, add rest of the ingredients of your choice and water as per the consistency you want.
Try it at home and make your cooking hassle-free. Happy cooking!
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- Bengali sweets are popular cross the country.
- Bengal govt. has allowed sweet shops to open for few hours a day.
- The shops are to operate with minimum number of staff members.
The loveaffair between Bengalis and Bengali sweets is well-known. The ongoing lockdown due to Coronavirus scare has left everyone bereft of some of their favourite foods that they used to buy from outside. But, people of Bengal can now breathe a sigh of relief as they are no more deprived of the regional sweets that are an essential part of their cuisine. In a new declaration by the government of Bengal, local sweet shops will now be allowed to open for fours every day during the period of lockdown.
The government also laid out some protocols to be followed by Bengali sweet shops to avoid compromising the safety of sweets sellers and buyers. First, the sweet shops will remain open strictly from Noon to 4:00 PM, and only for take away of packed items. Measures are also being taken to avoid crowding in these shops. These sweet shops are ordered to function with the minimum number of staff members.
(Also Read:Be Lockdown-Ready; Use These 5 Genius Tricks To Store Food In Freezer)
Sweet shops in West Bengal to remain open for 4 hours daily amid lockdown over #coronavirus. #CoronavirusUpdate#CoronavirusLockdownpic.twitter.com/4osvMvdR6igoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display( adslotNativeVideo ); });— NDTV (@ndtv) March 31, 2020
Isn t it a great news for all the sweet lovers in Bengal? We are already craving for all the delicious Bengali sweets that we love. If you too desperately want to eat some but Bengali sweet shops are shut in your city at the moment, don t lose heart. Here are some easy recipes of Bengali sweets you can try making at home -
7 Bengali Sweets Recipes You Can Try At Home During Lockdown:
Mishti Doi
Sandesh
Rajbhog
Rasgulla
Payesh
Patishapta
Chenna murki
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- Protein helps keep you satiated
- Lentils are a good source of protein
- Moong dal is a good source of fibre too
Chutney is one of the few Indian foods that has earned its place not only in our hearts but also in the Oxford Dictionary. It is a distinct Indian relish made with a variety of herbs, veggies and chillies. There are so many different kinds of chutney that it is hard to keep a count, the most popular ones that we know of are dhaniya-pudina chutney, imly ki chutney, tomato chutney and coconut chutney. But what if we tell you, you can also use your dals to make yourself a yummy chutney? Yes, you heard us! The lentils in your kitchen pantry are so versatile that you can use it to make a gamut of dishes, so why stick to your run-off-the-milldal preparations?
This dal ki chutney recipe by chef Niru Gupta is made with a variety of lentils, roasted dhania, cumin seeds, chillies, onions and curry leaves. The chutney can be served with rice and any gravy dish. It has a thick consistency and a very rich flavour and why not! The dal combines the goodness of not one or two but four lentils. Moong, arhar, urad and chana dal are roasted and mixed with oil, sarso, kadhi patta and onions to make this quick and easy chutney.
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Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and antioxidants. Protein is often called the building-block of life. Protein helps satiate you and prevent you from over-eating. It helps speed up your metabolism and keep cravings at bay. Dieticians and nutritionists often recommend adding more protein to one s diet, for its role in sustainable weight loss. It is very easy to lose a significant amount of kilos, but the real challenge is to sustain the weight loss, a protein-rich diet helps you do that that.
(Also Read:Indian Cooking Hacks: How To Make Low-Fat, Healthy Dal Makhani Without Makhan And Cream)
Moong dal, one of India s most beloved dal, contains about 22 grams of protein per 100 grams. Similarly, arhar, chana and urad dal too come packed with protein and a treasure of other vitamins and minerals. Here s therecipe of the dal ki chutney.
Make sure you wash your dal well before using it. It is also a good idea to purchase organic dal to make sure they are free of pesticides and colour. The smoky dal ki chutney is sure to enliven your spread and strike a chord with kids and adults, alike. Try it at home and let us know how you liked it!
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- Sweetness of mango and earthy flavour of coconut come together
- Mango coconut barfi makes for a delicious summer dessert
- It can be had any time during the day and is not overly sweet
Summers are right around the corner and the time of the year is finally here when we can gorge on our favourite summer fruits, refreshing drinks and desserts. As the sweltering summer months begin and temperatures begin to soar, we are often on the lookout for desserts and drinks, which are light to the stomach and yet rejuvenate us from within. Mango coconut barfi is one such delicious recipe which satiates our sweet tooth without being overly sugary either.
With just five ingredients and a total cooking time of thirty minutes, the Mango coconut barfi is ideal for times when you want to quickly whip up a sweet delight. The recipe has enough ingredients to make it for four servings, thus ideal for a small family gathering at home. What s more, the use of varak or a thin coating of silver foil on top of the barfi gives it a touch of royalty too!
(Also Read:Healthy Summer Diet: 5 Healthy Mango Recipes That Combine Flavour With Nutrition)
The generous amounts of mango pulp use in the recipe makes it the perfect summer coolant, and give it a bright looking orangeish yellow hue too. Khoya is also an essential ingredient in the barfi recipe which makes it soft and creamy in texture. Grated dry coconut is what gives the barfi the delicious earthen flavour, but fresh grated coconut can also be used in the recipe.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display( adslotNativeVideo ); });Watch The Recipe Video Of Mango Coconut Barfi Here:
Ingredients:
2 cups dry grated coconut
2 cup sugar
2 cups water
2 cups khoya
1 cup mango pulp
Vark (Varak), as per need
Method:
- Dissolve the sugar in water and cook to make a thick syrup.
- Then, add 2 cups of khoya, grated coconut and 1 cup of mango pulp to it.
- Keep stirring for 15-20 minutes until the mixture thickens and the colour deepen from yellow to orange.
- Take the mixture out in a greased tray. Evenly spread it out.
- Cut it out in squares and add a layer of Varak to each piece.
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When the world is cooking up a storm in their kitchen, why should you sit and sulk about all the food you are missing out on? We are in a middle of a nationwide lockdown and people are urged to stay indoors to prevent spread of infection. The world is grappling with novel Coronavirus; practicing social distancing may help us restore normalcy soon. So if you have been a foodie who loves to go out and explore, you would have to stall your exciting plans for a while. However, that does not mean you cannot have delicious food at your disposal. Now, we understand, cooking is not everyone s cup of tea. But there is no harm in trying. In fact, it is always a good idea to start with easy dishes that require bare minimum cooking and time to put together.
(Also Read:Should You Eat Fruits Before Or After A Meal?)
This delicious phadlari chat for instance, is an ideal way to tend to your cravings, It is quick to prepare, is delicious and filling and only requires you to cut some fruits and boil mushooms! Yes you heard is. The chaat is a beautiful medley of textures and flavour.
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The fruits used in this chaat are sweet apples and tarty pineapples, you are meant to whip it together in curd, green chillies, red chilli powder, chaat masala and the surprise element here are the mushrooms. Spongy and delectable, mushrooms really help elevate the taste of the whole preparation. Make sure you toss everything well and grill it to perfection. Serve with mint chutney! Here is the full recipe of the chaat.
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This chaat is ideal to serve to kids as well; it is a good addition to your weight loss diet. Apples and pineapples comprise very few calories and are also enriched with fibre. Mushrooms, on the other hand, are also incredibly low on carbohydrates and can make for a stellar addition to any diet, provided to you use them in right preparations.
This no-fuss recipe is sure to impress everyone. Try it at home and let us know how you liked it. We would also love to know about all that you are cooking right now in quarantine. Do write to us in the comments section below!
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- Pancake is a popular breakfast meal.
- If you want to make it healthier, make your batter with oats flour.
- Check out this recipe of oats and apple pancake with banana topping.
Want to start your day on a sweet note? Pancake is what you should make for breakfast. Pancakes are flat, thin cakes baked on stove; hence, the name - pancake. It s one of the most popular breakfast dishes, especially with kids. You can refashion your pancake as per your taste preference. Slather it with honey or maple syrup for that extra punch of sweetness or top it with fruits and nuts to bring in an element of healthfulness. But, if you are still wary about a pancake being unhealthy because of its batter made of refined flour, we have a solution for that too.
Here s a recipe that replaces refined all-purpose flour (maida) with the much healthier oats flour. Oats is touted to be one of the healthiest foods around. It s a high-fibre, full-of-antioxidants grain that is also considered great for heart health and blood pressure. So, there s no doubt that oats is an excellent food to include in your diet to make your meals more nutritious. Here s a recipe of a pancake that is relatively healthier, containing the goodness of oats, honey and fruits like apple and banana.
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Oats is rich in fibre and full of antioxidants.
Recipe of Oats And Apple Pancake
Ingredients -
1 cup oats
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 egg
Half cup milk
Half apple, grated
1 teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon baking power
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon sugar
Honey for topping
1 banana, cut into thin slices.
Method -
Step 1 - Put oats in a mixer grinder and pulse it for few seconds till it turns into a powder form.
Step 2 - In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients - oats flour, all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, baking powder and baking.
Step 3 - Make a well in between and crack the egg in it. Mix well.
Step 4 - Now add milk, grated apple and oil and mix. Check the consistency of the batter, it should be smooth and luscious. Add more milk if required.
Step 5 - Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small round non-stick pan. Pour a ladleful of batter and spread it in circles covering the pan base.
Step 6 - Check the base, if it turns brown, flip it to cook on the other side. When both the sides are cooked; take it out of the pan.
Step 7 - Spread honey over the pancake and top it with banana slices, and serve.
This oats and apple pancake with honey and banana topping will surely click with your taste buds. Do try this healthier version of pancake and let us know how you like it in the comments section below.
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- Social distancing norms are strictly applicable in England
- Adam and Laura s wedding venue got closed due to social distancing norm
- The couple exchanged onion rings instead
Food is one of the three basic necessities of life (other than clothes and house). It has always proved to be one of the best resorts for people undergoing stress and several other issues. Good food never fails to work as a stress buster and uplift one s mood. In the present situation, when almost the whole world is practicing quarantine due to Covid-19 threats, people have been seen indulging in cooking several types of food, both for necessity and entertainment. But here we have a couple, who takes the importance of food to another level!
Adam Woods and Laura Acton - a couple from England - were all set to tie the knots when strict norms of social distancing were imposed in the country. In such a situation, instead of cancelling their wedding plans, the two turned it to be in their way. As per a report in ANI, instead of getting bogged down by the crisis, the two took help of onion rings.
The report stated, when Adam and Laura s wedding venue got closed due to imposition of strict social distancing policies, the couple decided to head to Liverpool, the destination they planned for honeymoon. On their way, the two stopped by at a Burger Kingoutlet and ordered some onion rings. Adam then decided to make the most of it and instantly planned to exchange onion rings with his bride-to-be.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display( adslotNativeVideo ); });
Laura, according to the ANI report, said that Adam, after returning back to the car with onion rings, told her, We can still exchange rings. You just had to laugh .
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- Chicken tikka is popular North-Indian snack
- Chicken is a good source of protein
- Chicken tikka can be prepared at home too
Long drives are never complete without occasional stop-overs at highway dhabas and shacks. And somehow, despite the limited menu, we know exactly what we want at these places. For some it is the dal tadka, some call for the shahi paneer straight away, then there are kulcha, buttery aloo parathas, pav bhaji and more, our list of dhaba staples scream indulgence. One such highway must-have is a plate of chicken tikka. Smoky and fresh off the tandoor, topped with butter, a dash of lemon and chat masala. Juicy and succulent chicken tikkas can make us grin at any point of the day.
(Also Read:Indian Cooking Tips: How To Make Super-Soft Chicken Tikka At Home)
It is said you cannot recreate the magic of dhaba food at home, while we are not here to contest the myth - but there is no harm in trying, right? This recipe of highway-style chicken tikka is sure to leave you mesmerised, and guess what, it is not that difficult to make at home either. You would require to marinate the chicken well so that the spices enter inside the pieces and make it juicy and tender. To marinate you would need yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, chilly powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder and green chillies. Next, you are supposed to grease your chicken tikkas with butter, cook it on your tawa or tandoor, and take it out hot. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve it with the side of lemon. Try this recipe and let us know how you liked it.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display( adslotNativeVideo ); });
Watch: How To Make Highway-Style Chicken Tikka At Home
(Also Read:Indian Cooking Tips: Make Healthy And Toothsome Tawa Broccoli Tikka At Home)
Serves Two:
PREP TIME: 15 minutes COOK TIME: 20 minutes SERVES: 3 servings
Ingredients:
450 gm boneless chicken
1 tbsp thick yogurt
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 green chilli
Half tsp chilli powder
Half tsp garam masala powder
1 tsp coriander powder
4 tbsp Melted Butter
Salt to taste
Coriander, for garnishing
Method:
1.Marinate the pieces of chicken with yoghurt, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder and salt.
2.Make sure the marinade is spread all over the chicken.
3.Insert the skewer into the pieces of chicken.
4.Pour sufficient, melted butter over the chicken pieces.
5.Add this into the tandoor for 10-15 minutes.
6.Take it out onto the plate.
7.Garnish with fresh coriander.
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- The UP helpline has been getting bizarre requests from people
- One user pestered the police with a demand for samosas
- The police decided to teach him a lesson in a novel way
The Uttar Pradesh police started helpline numbers to aid people in distress during the nationwide lockdown. But some miscreants interpreted it as a number that can provide them with food any time they like! The helpline numbers got a host of bizarre requests from people. While some asked for home-delivery of pizza, others wanted freshly made paan. Some people asked the helpline to deliver juicy rasgullas, while others still wanted hot samosas with green mint chutney.
While some were genuine requests by people in distress, others were just mischievous people trying to take advantage of the police force at their disposal. After incessant requests and repeated calls by the man for samosas, the UP Police had no option but to cater to his demand. The man got piping hot samosas delivered to his home by the police. But they also had a plan to teach him a lesson and set an example for other people trying to misuse the helpline.
(Also Read:5 Quirky Variations Of Samosa You Must Savour)
The local administration ordered the man to clean the drains and sweep the roads in the locality in order to punish him. The pictures of the guilty in action were also shared on the Twitter handle of the District Manager of Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display( adslotNativeVideo ); });
4 समोसा भिजवा दो... चेतावनी के बाद आखिर भिजवाना ही पड़ा।
अनावश्यक मांग कर कंट्रोल रूम को परेशान करने वाले व्यक्ति से सामाजिक कार्य के तहत् नाली सफाई का कार्य कराया गया। pic.twitter.com/88aFRxZpt2
— DM Rampur (@DeoRampur) March 29, 2020
The internet flooded with reactions to the post. Some people agreed that this was a good way to punish the guilty, others questioned why the control room was responding to these strange demands. Take a look at some of the reactions:
If he would have demanded Pakoda then punishment would have been different...????????
— Nadeem Irfan (@NadeemIrfan18) March 29, 2020
Tit for tat! ????
— Manoj Agrawal (@manoj_indore) March 29, 2020
Good action ????
— ????????Dr.N.P.Singh???????? (@NPSinghMBBS) March 29, 2020
Perfect punishment...
Please follow same for people who r roaming outside without reason and not following rules.
— Indu ???? (@Indu20181) March 30, 2020
What do you think about this incident? Tell us in the comments below!
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- One can have sweet cravings at any hour of the day or night
- While ordering in might be an option, some sweets can be made at home
- Here is a low-fat shrikhand sundae that you shouldn t miss trying at home
India is under a lockdown due to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, and we simply can t stop thinking about when things would get back to normal. While we are home a lot more than we are used to, binge-watching TV shows and binge-eating (read: desserts) are some of the common things that we are enjoying. However, making smart food choices right now is key to losing weight and staying healthy. And that is when simple yet healthy desserts come handy, especially when ordering-in doesn t seem like a good idea.One Indian dessert that is loved by many and can never be had enough isshrikhand. But can this famous traditional Indian dessert be healthy? Read on.
Shrikhand is made with yogurt or hung curd, and flavoured with herbs and spices like saffron or cardamom. A true blue summer dessert, shrikhand is a super easy and quick dessert to prepare at home. And while we know how irresistible this sweet treat is, we also know how it can meddle with a diet aimed to shed some kilos. But fret not, we ve got you covered with a low-fat shrikhand that comes with a twist.
(Also Read:5 Best Gujarati Sweets To Try At Home: From Shrikhand To Mohanthal And More!)
Low fat shrikhand sundae comes with the added goodness of citrusy fruits such as strawberries, kiwi and grapes along with wholesome chia seeds. Saffron strands, cardamom and sugar substitute added to hung yogurt, creamed together to blend the flavours and layered in a sundae glass alternatively with strawberry puree at the bottom, shrikhand, chia seeds and fresh chopped fruits on the top.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display( adslotNativeVideo ); });
This shrikhand recipe can also be a great addition to any of your dinner parties at home when you want a quick, easy yet exotic dessert on the table. Find the recipe of low fat shrikhand sundae here, try at home and let us know how you liked it in the comments section below.
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- Paneer makes for a great snack for vegetarians.
- Paneer tikka is one of the most popular appetisers.
- Make this unique pudina paneer tikka with pudina chutney.
Give vegetarians a paneer dish and they are happy. Paneer tikka is one of the most popular appetisers served at a party. Cottage cheese along with onion petals and bell peppers are snugged together with the help of a skewer stick. Keep some chutney on the side, and you have a great paneer snack ready that all your guests would love. But, if you want to show off your creative side and churn out something different to startle your guests, use this recipe to make pudina paneer tikka.
Come summers and we all crave for cooling foods like pudina. Also called, mint leaves, pudina leaves are commonly included in food recipes, smoothies, cocktails etc. for their refreshing flavour. We pair almost our meals with pudina chutney; you ll find pudina chutney stored in bulk in all households. So, that s it! If you have pudina chutney at home, all you have to do is, add it to your paneer tikka recipe.
(Also Read:On A Diet? 5 Healthy Protein-Rich Paneer Snacks You Can Try)
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Here s how you can make pudina paneer tikka at home:
Pudina Paneer Tikka Recipe
Ingredients -
2 cups pudina chutney
1 cup curd
1 tsp coriander powder1
1 tsp garam masala
Half tsp cumin powder
1 tsp mango powder
1 tsp kasuri methi
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt to taste
150 gms paneer of cottage cheese
2 capsicums
1 onion, cut into petals
Method -
Step 1 - Pour pudina chutney in a bowl. If you don t have it, here s an easy recipe to make pudina chutney.
Step 2 - Add curd, all the spices, lemon juice and salt. Whisk and mix well.
Step 3 - Douse paneer cubes, capsicum cubes and onion petals in the mix. Make sure the veggies are well covered with the pudina mix.
Step 4 - Refrigerate for a couple of hours.
Step 5- Take a skewer and stick it in capsicum, paneer and onion alternatively.
Step 6 - Heat some oil in a pan and roast all the skewers while rotating them so that the veggies are cooked from all sides.
Step 7 - Take them out once the paneer and veggies turn a little brown in colour.
Season with some chaat masala or more lemon juice, if required. Serve this paneer snack with green chutney and tomato sauce and be ready for all the praises you ll get for your cooking talent.
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- Paneer makes for a great snack for vegetarians.
- Paneer tikka is one of the most popular appetisers.
- Make this unique pudina paneer tikka with pudina chutney.
Give vegetarians a paneer dish and they are happy. Paneer tikka is one of the most popular appetisers served at a party. Cottage cheese along with onion petals and bell peppers are snugged together with the help of a skewer stick. Keep some chutney on the side, and you have a great paneer snack ready that all your guests would love. But, if you want to show off your creative side and churn out something different to startle your guests, use this recipe to make pudina paneer tikka.
Come summers and we all crave for cooling foods like pudina. Also called, mint leaves, pudina leaves are commonly included in food recipes, smoothies, cocktails etc. for their refreshing flavour. We pair almost our meals with pudina chutney; you ll find pudina chutney stored in bulk in all households. So, that s it! If you have pudina chutney at home, all you have to do is, add it to your paneer tikka recipe.
(Also Read:On A Diet? 5 Healthy Protein-Rich Paneer Snacks You Can Try)
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Here s how you can make pudina paneer tikka at home:
Pudina Paneer Tikka Recipe
Ingredients -
2 cups pudina chutney
1 cup curd
1 tsp coriander powder1
1 tsp garam masala
Half tsp cumin powder
1 tsp mango powder
1 tsp kasuri methi
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt to taste
150 gms paneer of cottage cheese
2 capsicums
1 onion, cut into petals
Method -
Step 1 - Pour pudina chutney in a bowl. If you don t have it, here s an easy recipe to make pudina chutney.
Step 2 - Add curd, all the spices, lemon juice and salt. Whisk and mix well.
Step 3 - Douse paneer cubes, capsicum cubes and onion petals in the mix. Make sure the veggies are well covered with the pudina mix.
Step 4 - Refrigerate for a couple of hours.
Step 5- Take a skewer and stick it in capsicum, paneer and onion alternatively.
Step 6 - Heat some oil in a pan and roast all the skewers while rotating them so that the veggies are cooked from all sides.
Step 7 - Take them out once the paneer and veggies turn a little brown in colour.
Season with some chaat masala or more lemon juice, if required. Serve this paneer snack with green chutney and tomato sauce and be ready for all the praises you ll get for your cooking talent.
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