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Saturday, September 12, 2009

Sheer Khurma: Milk Vermicelli

Sheer Khurma: Milk Vermicelli
East Indian Eid Dessert








Sheer Khurrma (Dates (dried) with Milk

Ingredients:

2 liter of milk
1 litre water
1 cup sugar
8 dried dates
6-8 whole cardamoms
1\4 cup ghee or butter
6-7 seeds of cardamom (crushed).
1 cup of vermicelli (sayaiyan)
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
1/2 cup dried coconut
1/2 cup chopped almond
1/4 cup raisins
1tsp kevera essence, diluted or 1\4 tsp., if concentrated



Method:
  • Soak 3 dried dates and coconut in water for 2 hours, until soft. then thinly slice them.
  • In a pot add milk, water, 5 dried dates and cardamoms and simmer on low heat for about 2 hours or until about 1 1\2 litre milk is left. Strain milk through a fine sieve. Discard the dates and cardamoms and reserve milk.
  • Heat ghee or butter in a heavy based pan add crushed cardamom seeds, when they pop and splutter add vermicelli and fry for 3-4 minutes. Add pistachios, coconut, almond, raisins and dates and fry for 2 more minutes.
  • Add warm milk to it, bring to boil and cook for 5-8 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Add sugar and cook until sugar has completely dissolved. Just before removing from heat add kevera essence.
    Can be served hot or chilled.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Facial Mask for Your Skin

Facial Masks
  • Mash strawberry, pineapple and banana and pat on your face for 15-20 minutes. Then wash it with water. It is extemely good for the skin and leaves it soft and smoothens the skin.

  • Banana pack- Mash one-fourth of a banana and apply to your face for 20 minutes .Then rinse with warm water then cold water and let pat dry. Warm water opens the pores and cold water closes the pores.

  • Mix orange juice and very little amount of lemon and apply it to your face. Orange is rich in vitamin C and lemon both cleanses and closes the pores on the skin. Vitamin c is extemely good for all types of skin. If lemon causes some irritation then only orange juice can be applied to the skin. Wash when dry.

  • Mash up a ripe peach and mix tablespoon brandy.leave four 20 minutes then rinse off.

  • Mash one forth of banana and add 1/2 or 1 table spoon honey to it as required. Wash with warm water when dry then with cold water.

  • Papita is extremely good for the skin and just can work wonders. Apply papita to your face and see the difference.

  • Apply juice of watermelon white pulp on your face. Wash after 20 minutes. It acts as a skin toner.

  • Mash half of an avocado and apply to entire face. Dry four 20 minutes then wash off.

  • Mango juice is extemely beneficial for the skin. Apply mango juice with cotton to your face. Mango rich in vitamin A adds a glow to your skin and works wonders for the skin.

Homemade Facial Masks
  • Egg pack- Apply whole egg to your face. Whole egg softens and tightens the skin leaving it soft .Rinse with warm water then cold water.

  • Apply curd to your face directly. Wash when dry after about after half an hour.

  • Mix rose water, glycerine and lemon in equal propotion and apply to your face at night. Wash with cold water in morning. This pack is really very effective in curing pimples.

  • Just dip cotton in raw milk and clean your face with it. All the dirt will come away, it improves complexion and makes the skin look fresh.it acan also be used to remove make up easily. its a natural cleansing agent.

  • Almond pack- Dip 4 almonds in milk and after peeling them mash them in same milk and apply o your face and wash after 20 minutes .Its improves skin complexion

  • Apply coviander juice to your skin it doed wonders for the skin and closes pores and is a natural bleaching agent too.

  • Apply tomato juice to your face and wash when dry. You can also rub tomato pulp on your skin .It helps in curing dark circles and makes skin fairer ,improves complexion, natural bleaching agent.

Apply juice of watermelon pulp with cotton on your face for about 20 minutes. Then wash with cold water. it acts as a skin toner.
  • Clean face with rose water about 3 times a day or use it as a facial splash. It refreshes and cools skin, removes
    the dirt from the skin, improves skin texture and provides natural skin balancing affect.

  • Mix powdered red masur dal, almond powder and curd and apply to your face for about 20 minutes. It helps to prevent discolourong of ultra rays.

  • Honey pack- Place a cloth in warm water and apply to your face. It will open pores. Spread honey all over your face. Then after 20 or 30 minute wash with cold water to close pores. should apply atleast once a week.

  • Tea water ehen cool acts as a natural sunscreen.

  • Yogourt mixed with orange juice which is rich in vitamin can work wonders for your skin.

  • Mix little of lime juice and honey and apply to your face. Wash when dry.

  • In summers apply juice of tomato and lime for rednes.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Don't Spend a Peny for Facial, Try Your Own Facial

Facial with Strawberry:
Make a mixture of 1 tsp brown sugar and 2 mashed strawberries. Brown sugar will remove dead cells and strawberries are going to make your skin baby-soft.
Facial with Sea-salt and Olive oil:
1 tsp olive oil ( cold pressed ) and 1/2 tsp sea salt applied gently to a wet face will not only remove dead cells, but it will also improve micro-circulation. Olive oil is going to nourish the skin, leaving it incredibly soft.
Facial withBaking Soda
Apply baking soda on wet face using circular motions and you'll be amazed how soft your skin is going to be afterwards!
Facial with Cucumber:
Blend 1 tsp honey with ¼ medium peeled cucumber. Mix the ingredients in a blender until smooth and add a small amount of water if needed. Strain the mixture and remove the vegetable and honey mixture into a small bowl. Add the following mixed meals to the liquid:
1 teaspoon almond meal,

1 teaspoon ground oatmeal, 1 teaspoon sunflower seed meal,
1 teaspoon wheat germ.
Facial with Honey Cleansing:
Mix 1 tablespoon honey with 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and 2 tsp ground almonds. Rub gently onto face. Rinse off with warm water.
Facial with Walnut Powder:
Make a mixture of 1 tsp walnut powder,1/2 tsp honey, 1 tsp lemon juice and scrub your face with it. Rinse well.
Facial with Papaya:

Mash a piece of papaya, then add 1/2 tsp brown sugar and rub your face with it. Leave it on for 20 minutes and rinse well. Your skin will be fresh and glowing. Feel the difference!
Facial with Orange:

Mix 3 tsp orange juice with 3 tsp turmeric powder, apply to face and neck. Leave on 20 minutes and rinse off with warm water.
Facial with Oatmeal:
Put 3 tbsp of oatmeal into a muslin bag (or cheesecloth ).Dampen the oatmeal bag in warm water and rub over your face for 2 minutes. Then take a little of wet oatmeal and apply it directly to your face. Leave it on for 5 minutes. Wash off with warm water and enjoy smooth, radiant skin

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