Holi Special Homemade Snacks to Serve

Holi special homemade snacks to serve

Though each Indian festival has uniqueness lying behind the story and rituals, but holi has something different to do. being the festival of colors, it spreads a flow of happiness among each human. Each color denote a special message to everyone. Whatever the festival is, if right food is not there, celebration becomes of no use. So here is a list of delicious folding items which are to be used for serving and welcoming holi guest.

1. Gujiya

Being the most trendy sweet item, it is a special dish for holi celebration. With the mixture of sweet, crunch and taste, it brings water in mouth. No one can stop saying, “once more”.

2. Bread Pakoda

People always forget to have food in a proper way as they lost themselves in playing holi. Bread pakoda is something which consumes less time to prepare and helps to omit the hunger.

3. Halwa

Too many varieties are there like lauki halwa ( butternut squash halva), moong dal halva, Suji halva, wheat flour halva, besan halva, gajar halva and much more. With the mixture of desi ghee, milk and seasonal veg, Halwa proves to be the most healthy snacks to eat.

4. Kachori

It is always said that females are always fond of spicy and salty food. Kachori is the best option which can be served with aloo sabji, chola or chutney. Kachori can be prepared with the filled stuffing made of potato, dal, peas, onion, etc.

5. Samosa

A usual snack people would love to eat everyday. It can be prepared at home or can be bought from the shop. Crisp and salty taste of the samosa may motivate you to eat more and more.

6. Dahi vada

Ever trendy snack in India which is loved by mostly all Indians. A soft home made dish can be consumed by old age people as well. The combination of dahi helps to improve digestion.

7. Pakora

Besan can results in best dishes if right combination is matched. Onion pakora, aloo pakora, gobhi pakora, paneer pakora, mix veg pakora, mirch pakora and much more. Pakora with green chutney will give your awesome feeling.

8. Shikanji

We talked a lot about eating, now its a turn to prepare some drink. Nimbu shikanji helps digesting hard foods and maintain humidity in the body. It also makes the taste of mouth which get spoiled with the holi colors.

9. Thandai

Holi special drink which is made with the dry fruits combination. It symbolizes welcoming summers. Some people add Bhaang in holi. Over consumption of Bhaang may lead to bad health or may spoil holi mood. So better prepare it in healthy way.

10. Sharbat

Kids are always fond of flavored drinks and Sharbat is better option for kids.

The snacks are not limited to the mentioned items. One can add more food items to enjoy festivals. In short,“khana to ek bahaana hai, Holi jo Manaana Hai”. So make the festival enjoyable and cherish happiness with the sweetness of snacks .

Happy Holi 🙂

November 5, 2015March 29, 2020

Big Happiness Lies in Small Things

Child life is better than anyone’s life as they have no tensions, no stress, no fear and nothing negative in their mind. In this world, nothing can be pure like a child heart. Here I am talking about my niece who is just one and half year old. Her real name is divyaanka and we used to call her by Gudda or Chakshu. She is so sweet adorable, naughty and of course, a very angry girl. But I really love her.

She recently lost her father in an accident which is an extremely painful moment of our life and of course, for her life even. She must not be aware of what is accident and where is her father. But I know, she is missing her father and she felt upset many times when she is not able to see her father’s face.
Here I am not trying to describe her pain ….I just wanna highlight how can she be happy with such a small gift ever…

I brought a small Ice-king toy for her and that day, I reached home late and unluckily, my mobile got switch off due to battery loss. My entire family was waiting for my arrival at main gate. And when I reached near the gate, she jumped out of my mummy’s hand and ran towards me to carry the small toy which I was having only for her. She came faster to me, took the gift and ran towards home to show the gift to his grandfather. She was so happily running and so smiling that everyone at home forgot their pain.

Then we realize, happiness lies in small things …we just need to learn from the kids…

November 5, 2015March 29, 2020

How to Celebrate Safe and Eco-Friendly Diwali

We all know, Diwali is the best festival for which everyone awaits every year and plan to celebrate the same in a different & traditional way. We see the markets crowded, Offices decorated, Residential places cleaned, People’s well-dressed, it means, everything Looks so charming and happening that feel like heaven in the earth. Diwali, no doubt, brings different religion people together. Though it is a Hindu festival but every religion and almost every country celebrate the festival with great fun and enthusiasm.

Being a Diwali week, everyone must be preparing for the Diwali and will be planning on how to celebrate the Diwali in a different way. Here are some points mentioned for celebrating the safe, Eco-friendly and prosperous Diwali:

Clean Entire Home and Work Place:

Diwali is the beginning of new phase of the New Year. People started cleaning their home and work places, whitewashing and getting furnished with the exclusive furniture and accessories. Giving a new look to your home and work place makes you pleasant.

Avoid Too Much Crackers:

Yup, Diwali is the only festival which is celebrated with the crackers which spread air and noise pollution. We are not against the crackers; instead we should avoid heavy and dangerous crackers. Try to keep children away from the crackers. Play safe and play healthy.

Gift Home-made Items:

Due to huge markets, shopping malls and e-commerce web portals, we do have various gifting options. But this time, try something new and unique. Design by your own and present something which is adorable and useful. This is the time to show your creativity and make others happy with your love.

Use Oil Diyas Only:

Diya is the symbol of Indian tradition. Apart from this, it is treated as pure as it is made of mud. We may use candles but candles release toxins which are harmful for health and the other big thing I.e., it cannot be reused as Diyas. To lighten up the house, we almost use electric lights but it also leads to high electricity consumption and so enhances the expenses also.

Celebrate in Groups:

No festival can be enjoyed alone, and when it comes to Diwali, join your family, friends, neighbor or relatives etc. Being in community brings more fun ideas, togetherness brings team spirit, and we can burst into laughers & share gossips in group.

Prepare Sweets and Delicious Dishes at Home:

People usually avoid preparing food or eatable items at home to save time for having more fun. We should not think like this. Because markets food and sweets may be made of cheap materials to fulfill the market demand which can adversely affects the health. So it is highly recommendable to made eatables at homes with the family members.

Go for Shopping:

Shopping is always pleasant, especially for females as they are fond of shopping and crazy for trendy outfits & jewels. Diwali is the occasion when everyone wants to wear new dresses. Apart from this, one may buy Eco-friendly decorative items for home, kitchen accessories or electronic items which are mostly required.

Design Rangoli:

Decorating floor with the colorful rangoli is another attraction which makes the home delighted. One may use colors, flowers, rice flour, and other creative items to design rangoli. Rangoli designs may be downloaded from Internet.

Last but not the least, try to give charity to the needy people, care for your family members, exchange gifts, play games, greet visitors with smile and sweet hug, offers sweet & dishes, forget jealousy, perform puja and celebrate the Diwali festival with great love and fun for the sake of everlasting memory to welcome to Goddess Lakshmi at your door.

September 8, 2015March 29, 2020

Gomukhasana or Cow Face Pose

“Go” refers to “Cow” and “Mukha” refers to “face” so it is called Gomukhasana or Cow Face Pose. While performing this asana, this yoga posture resembles a Cow head. This asana is also one of the powerful asanas.

Stages

Spread a cloth on the floor and sit on the floor with the legs extended in front of you.
Fold your left leg and place it under the buttocks
Fold your right leg and bend it such a way that the right knee rests on the left knee and sole of the right foot touches the lower part of the left thigh.
Bend your left arm, bring it back and place behind the back by raising hand upward.
Now bend your right arm from upward direction above the shoulders and place it on the back as far as it possible.
Now try to touch the finger of each hands and eventually try to catch the hands as well.

Note:

Try to put your weight on the left side and balance your body
Be comfortable and constant
If fingers of both hands slip away, then try to touch once again and practice it regularly
Keep trunk and head straight. Breathe slowly
Perform the asana for two minutes in the beginning but gradually, you can extend the time till 15 minutes.

Benefits:-

Make the back flexible
Stimulates kidneys and treat diabetes, sciatica
Develop chest, lungs and heart.
Improve sexual ailments
Dissolve tumor in the axilla
Cures constipation, dyspepsia, loss of appetite, backache, arm- sprain.

September 3, 2015March 29, 2020

Padmasana or Lotus Pose

Padmasana or Lotus Pose

“Padma” denotes “Lotus” so it acquires its name from lotus. This asana is also called “Kamalasana”. It is cross-legged posture which is well suited for meditation and for reciting mantras. Padmasana is well suited for boys and girls.

Padmasana or Lotus Pose Stages:-

Spread cloth on the floor and sit over it with the legs forward
Now place your left foot on the right thighs and right foot on the left thigh. Some may start the process while keeping the right foot first. Either process is correct.
Keep your left hand on the left knee and right hand on the right knee.
Touch the tips of the indexed finger with the tips of thumbs.
Keep your head, nose, spinal erect or straight. Breathe normally.

Note:

Eyes can be open or closed. But if you are seeking for meditation, it is better to keep your eyes close.
Some people may face problems while keeping both feet on the thighs. So one must have to practice with care.
Do not pressurize your legs too much to get the final position.
Beginner may keep in the final position for one or two minutes and eventually increase their time after practice.
Padmasana is well suited to perform in the morning

Padmasana or Lotus Pose Benefits:-

Keeps you physically fit, strong and fine
Reduces body weight and increase vitality
Normalize the blood pressure and controls the stress
Improves cholesterol level
Well useful for meditation, concentration, self realization
It stimulates the endocrine glands
Cure the disease like asthma, hysteria and insomnia