Saturday 25 August 2012

Curry leaves


Curry leaves

The curry tree (Murraya Koenigii) is native to India. The curry leaves are used extensively in South Indian and Sri Lankan cooking, especially in curries. Although thrown out later, the curry leaves are essential in providing the rich aroma to the curries. Recent studies have shown these leaves to possess anti-diabetic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective properties. They are also good for hair.

Saturday 18 August 2012

G.K Part 1

General Knowledge

Who was the chief architect of Constitution of India? 

Answer: B.R.Ambedkar

How many feet is 1 U.S. fathom?

Answer: Six Feet

Who invented the television?

Answer: John Logie Baird

Who created the animated TV Sitcom "South Park"?

Answer: Trey Parker and Matt Stone 

Which instrument was played by Indian musician "Ustad Bismillah Khan"?

Sunday 12 August 2012

Cauliflower & Broccoli Soup

Cauliflower & Broccoli Soup

Serves                              4
Ingredients
  • 50 g butter
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 8-10 cloves of garlic(finely chopped)
  • 2 tea spoon mustard sauce
  • 1 medium cauliflower
  • 1 small broccoli
  • 1 big potato(peeled & cubed)
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 4 tbsp milk cream
  • salt & pepper to taste

Saturday 11 August 2012

Banana Bread

Banana Bread
Serves                  8
Ingredients
  • 4 ripe bananas,mashed
  • 1 vanilla bean,cut to open and remove seeds from pulp
  • 65 ml melted butter
  • 100 g sugar

Virgin Mojito

Virgin Mojito
Serves                   4
Ingredients
  • 4 limes,quartered
  • 8 tsp sugar

Vietnamese Mint Chicken Rice

Vietnamese Mint Chicken Rice
Serves                      4
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp chopped onions
  • 2 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 1 large stalk of spring onion,diced
  • 1 tbsp Vietnamese fish sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar

Papaya recipe.

   Ingredients
  • 2 cups shredded green papaya
  • 2 tsp chopped garlic
  • 3 small chilies
  • 2 tbsp jaggery
  • salt  - to taste
  • 2 tomatoes,chopped
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp tamarind juice
  • 3 tbsp ground peanuts dry roasted

Friday 10 August 2012

Khandvi

Khandvi

Ingredients
Gram flour                               3/4     cup
Butter milk                               1.50  cups
Turmeric powder                     1/4    tbsp
Mustard seed                           1      tbsp
Sesame seed                            1      tbsp
Curry leaves                            10    leaves
Vegetable oil                            1/2  cup

Tuesday 7 August 2012

Corn & Paneer Stuffed Tomatoes

Corn & Paneer Stuffed Tomatoes

Serves :                               4
Ingredients
Medium sized tomatoes                              4-5
Paneer                                                       100 gm
Peas                                                           50  gm
Corn                                                          100 gm
Coriander leaves                                         25  gm
Green chilies                                               2
Onion                                                         1 or 2
Salt,Red chili powder,Garam masala           to taste
Turmeric powder                                       1/2 spn
Oil                                                             1spoon                                            

Sunday 5 August 2012

Worlds most poisonous spiders


Spiders strike fear into the hearts of millions of people the world over. People both young and old suffer from arachnophobia, yet for the most part this is an irrational fear based on nothing more than implication. There are many species of poisonous spider yet the vast majority of these eight legged creatures are harmless. However, a very small percentage of spider are very dangerous and do actually pose a threat to humans.
Most people think of tarantulas or black widow spiders when they think of dangerous and poisenous spiders.  Another well known one is the funnel web spider.  But which of these spiders really are dangerous?  This is something that many people worry about.  So now we will have a look at the top five most deadly poisonous and venomous spiders known to man.

Brazilian Wandering Spider


The Brazilian Wandering Spider


This deadly spider sits proudly at the top of our list. Thought to also be one of the world’s most aggressive spiders, the Brazilian wandering spider can deliver a seriously strong batch of poison to it’s prey. The wandering spider uses it’s two large fangs to deliver the venom and bites on humans can often prove fatal if not quickly treated. These spiders grow up to 15cm and are one of the largest venomous spiders in South America.

Saturday 4 August 2012

Reptiles,Amphibians and Their Keyword Significance


Below you will find a list of Amphibians,Reptiles along with some keywords that represent their significance. 





Alligator and Crocodile: primal energies of birth, motherhood, initiation, groundedness, primal strength, creation, integration

Birds and Their Keyword Significance


 you will find a list of birds along with some keywords that represent their significance. 


Albatross: signs, omens, success through maturity
Blackbird: understanding energies of Mother Nature
Bluebird: modesty, unassuming confidence and happiness, transformation
Blue Jay: proper use of power
Canary: power of voice
Cardinal: renewed vitality, recognizing self-importance
Catbird: language, communication
Chickadee: cheerful, truth, expression

Insects and Their Keyword Significance








Below you will find a list of insects along with some keywords that represent their significance. 

Ant: industriousness, order, discipline, group order / effort, team player, patience
Bee: fertility, honey of life
Beetle: resurrection
Butterfly: transmutation, joy, transformation
Caterpillar: new birth, good luck
Centipede: psychic movement, connecting with spirit, psychic protection
Cicada: past life lessons return, renewed happiness, shift in energy, patience, past
Cockroach: survival, sensitivity to change

Animals and Their Keyword Significance

Below you will find a list of animals along with some keywords that represent their significance. 

Antelope: speed / adaptability of the mind, action
Armadillo: Personal protection, discrimination, empathy, boundaries
Ass or Donkey: wisdom, humility

Speed of animals

Most of the following measurements are for maximum speeds over approximate quarter-mile distances. Exceptions—which are included to give a wide range of animals—are the lion and elephant, whose speeds were clocked in the act of charging; the whippet, which was timed over a 200-yard course; the cheetah over a 100-yard distance; humans for a 15-yard segment of a 100-yard run; and the black mamba snake, six-lined race runner, spider, giant tortoise, three-toed sloth, and garden snail, which were measured over various small distances.