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Poha Patties

Ingredients 1 cup Thin Poha (beaten Rice) 1 Medium Potato (boiled) 2-3 tblsp Besan 2 tsp Cumin seeds (jeera) 2 tsp chopped Ginger 3-4 chopped Green Chillies 1/2 tsp Red Chilli powder Salt to taste 1/4 cup chopped Cilantro (coriander leaves) 5-6 Curry leaves (finely chopped) Vegetable Oil for frying Directions Soak Poha in warm [...]

Mussoorie – A Picturesque Hill Resort

Mussoori was set up during the days of the Raj (British Rule). A mountain-resort town at the Himalayan foothills, Mussoorie has something for everyone. Trek through the hills or jump over little hills, streams and flowers in the valley, or go fishing in the cool streams, or proceed for rock climbing or mountaineering if you [...]

Bread Poha

Ingredients 1 Onion (medium sized) 1 Tomato (medium sized) few kadi patta’s (curry leaves) 1 green chilli (medium) ½ tsp rai (mustard seeds) Cooking oil to fry 4-5 pieces of sliced bread 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp red chilli powder, amchur powder, jeera powder ½ tsp garam masala Coriander leaves to garnish Directions Finely chop onion, [...]

The Wonder of India “Peace and Harmony” : The Golden Temple

The Golden Temple or Darbar Sahib, situated in Amritsar, Punjab, is the most sacred temple for Sikhs. It is a symbol of the magnificence and strength of the Sikh people all over the world. In the evolution of the Darbar Sahib, is entwined the history and ideology of Sikhism. In its architecture are included, symbols [...]

Jaipur the Royal City of Rajasthan

Jaipur is the largest city in Rajasthan and was built in the eighteenth century by Sawai Jai Singh as India’s first planned city. Although Jaipur serves mainly as a stepping stone for travelers heading to the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, it is not without its own attractions, such as several massive Rajput forts. [...]

Rice Bread

Ingredients 2 cups rice. 1 cup grated coconut. 3/4 cup sugar. 1 1/2 tsp cardamom powder. 2 tsp ghee. 1 1/2 tsp Yeast. (Adjust yeast according to the climate) Sesame seeds for garnishing. Directions Soak  rice overnight. Next day wash rice, put in a blender with grated coconut, cardamom powder, sugar, yeast and 1/2 cup [...]

Where to stay when you are in Jaipur

“Jaipur The Royal City of Rajasthan” has a number of hotels that are well equipped with modern amenities and facilities. You can select an accomodation from Heritage hotels to five star hotes to budget hotels depending upon your pocket. Jaipur has a number of heritage hotels, which have been converted into hotels from the erstwhile [...]

Interesting Facts about Khajuraho

The Heart of India is Madhya Pradesh, and the hearth of Madhya Pradesh is Khajuraho.  Khajuraho is an example of rich cultural heritage of India.  One of the top tourist destination famous for its sculptures, temples and architecture. The realistic sculptures of the temples are famous world wide. These temples were built during the Chandela [...]

Bread Kunafa

Ingredients 1 – 1 1/2 (depending on the size of your dish) loaf of white bread.(sides removed) 1 1/2 stick unsalted butter. Syrup: 2 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp orange blossom water Cream filling: 1/2 cup rice/corn flour 4 cup milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 tbsp sugar 2-3 [...]

The Gateway to God – Haridwar

Haridwar, the name means Gateway (Dwar) to Lord Vishnu (Hari)!  In other words, it can be said that Haridwar is the place from where you can gain access to the Lord. Haridwar is a religious town which is located in the foothills of Himalayas in the state of Uttrakhand. The City was home to the [...]