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5 Days Road Trip to Umeå-Kiruna-Bodø-Östersund-Stockholm 2016

In the arctic region lies a town called Kiruna which is also a part of Swedish Lapland. Kiruna is the hub of iron ore mines which employs hundreds of people in the town. What else could be a motivation for people residing there in temperatures as low as -35°C, 100% humidity and darkness for a half-year than sheer employment in these iron mines. Kiruna is a home to a group of tribal people ‘sami’.

Mera Pyaar: Semla. The great Swedish sweet buns!

I instantly fell in love at my first bite of Semla (semla-singular, semlor-plural), my beloved Swedish buns. It is not just its sweetness which makes it so lovable but it is everything one can imagine in a dessert. It has tender sweetness, very soft and fluffy, creamy, and rich in almond and cardamom flavors. Oh! it’s so amazing, it’s beyond words and description.

The first time I had my Semla (m…

Europeans remain oblivion to British Raj in India

Even after 69 years of India’s independence from Britisher’s rule, it is impossible to forget the atrocious agony Indians had gone through to snatch this rightful independence. The Britisher’s ruled on the Indian subcontinent between 1858 and 1947.

Even today we suffer from its consequences like perennial feud between India and Pakistan, (more…)

Supermoon was Not all happy news after all!

Hey fellas! I hope you all are hailing well post-supermoon day.

I know it may sound shocking to you, contrary to all the happy news and surprising news that were rolling out by our big-mouth media! (more…)

Paris- the over-hyped city in the world

Like most girls, my dream foreign destination was Paris, the city which speaks for love, romance, art and architecture. Ah…Paris, the city of Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, musee du Louvre, Grevin wax museum, beautiful churches, Disneyland, lovely gardens, long array of cafe, and much more. Every single thing contributing to making Paris everyone’s dream destination.

The city welcomes its…

The Famous Puri-Aloo Bhaji’s Recipe

  Puri-aloo bhaji is a famous North Indian cuisine which needs no introduction. It is a commonly savored food on a holiday morning. Moreover, there is only little preparation required to make this ever delicious ‘puri-aloo bhaji‘ with the use of minimal ingredients.

So let us get started. I shall be very quick in telling you the ingredients. You will need

1/2 kg par boiled potatoes

2 big…

Hot Crunchy Puri Recipe | Puri- The Famous Indian Instant Bread

  Everybody knows what puri is. It is a very popular Indian bread eaten almost on every festival then be it Holi, Diwali, Rakshabandhan or Dusshera. Puri is fried in refined vegetable oil but it is relatively healthier in a sense that it is made from whole wheat flour. If good quality refined oil is chosen for deep-frying then fried puris won’t be as bad for your health.

Let me roll out the…

We go blind to things around us, some are naturally blind, others are accidently blind, some are voluntarily blind, and others are blind from inside.

Those who are blind from outside may not have control over this anomaly, however, being blind inside is a serious problem. Because being blind inside takes away the power not just to see but also to hear, feel, taste, smell and think. This is the…

Unpolished Gems in Mud

Recently I visited a college in a rural area in Uttar Pradesh for one week of ‘Personality Development Classes’. I was apprehensive how my experience at such a college would be. My apprehension grew when one of the faculties there told me “Students here are rather dumb and non-responsive.”

My classes were to begin from next morning. I determined to deliver the best of my knowledge and wished that…

Secret to less ordinary ‘coriander or hari chutney’ revealed

Be it paneer pakoda, samosa, papdi chaat, or tikki, nothing tastes as good without ‘hari chutney’ or ‘coriander chutney’. Hari chutney is inevitable with any of the Indian snacks.

The kind of hari chutney we get from the market is either adulterated or lacks adequate flavours. Here, I would like to share with you all a unique recipe of tasty tangy hari chutney recipe.  (more…)

Tasty Bread Recipe | Easy Breakfast Recipe

The Famous Bombay Bhaji Pav Recipe

I am a big fan of pav-bhaji. My love for pav-bhaji never fades out. And why should it when it is actually so amazing? The bite contains in it flood of various spices and cooked vegetables. The soft and light buns dissolve in mouth almost instantly. It is by far a healthier snack option than many others. Making this famous Bombay pav-bhaji at home makes it even more irresistible.

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Hara-bhara Veg-kabab | Kababs for Vegetarians

Good news for vegetarians, ‘kababs‘ can be vegetarian too. Most of us are aware of it but very few know how to make them at home.

Hara-bhara veg-kabab is gaining popularity among the youth in India not just because it is a new kind of veg cuisine but because it is a bundle of crunchy snack amalgamated with aromatic flavours and at the same time, promises richness of green vegetables.

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Make Creamy Mushroom Soup at Home in 3 Simple Steps

Throw away those market bought mushroom soup powders because now you can make your own mushroom soup at home just about anytime in no time!

Mushroom soup works as a wonderful appetizer, being rich in vital minerals, vitamins, protein and other essential nutrients it becomes our obvious choice. It can be savoured anytime of the day, however, has best effects when consumed in the evenings. So,…

Assorted blueberry & raspberry banana muffins | Eggless banana muffins Recipe

Friends, all of us mouth water at those assorted gourmet muffins and pastries we see at the confectioners’ windows. But often they are highly priced. But how about pulling these droolworthy gourmet muffins at home?

(DRUM ROLLS)

No kidding. You can definitely bake blueberry & raspberry banana muffins at home anytime you’re bitten by this craving.

So, friends, what are we waiting for? Get your pen…

Gourmet Nuts & Raisins Oatmeal Cookies | Healthy Cookies Recipe

Cookies go well on any occasion then be it guests coming over, party, or evening tea-time get-together. Oatmeal cookies are always healthy over any other cookies available. And having them baked at home is like ‘icing on cake’.

Here is the simplest oatmeal cookies recipe you will ever come across. I promise!

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Gulab Jamun Hack| Vegetarian Indian Dessert- Gulab Jamun

Having craving for sweet gulab jamuns but have nothing at home to make them?

Do not worry at all?

Here is a wonderful, super easy and crazy gulab jamun hack.

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