Happy me!

Do-it-yourself -- Little Minion

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 06:03:00 +0000

I always keep this boxes or the containers which can be re-used, but after sometime I throw them without utilising it. Sometimes my hubby laughs by stating: " how big or small the place you may live in.... You will always want a big, spacious junk area.."..& I totally agree with me. I have variety of re-useable stuff with me...

After the Minion movie, it's a crazy hit among the kids & with us adults too. So, last week when I got this Pringles Chips box, I already had in mind, how to use it back. My little boy adored it, and saw his Dad proudly, how Mumma made this little minion for him :)

Things required:

Pringles box or empty toilet roll or round hollow shape

Yellow paper

Blue paper

Black paper

White paper

Red sketch pen

Black pen

A pair of small eyes

Scissors

Fevicol/glue

Procedure:

Take a clean box, cut yellow paper which can cover the whole box , cut & apply glue and paste sealing the edges well.

Take blue paper, it's the dress of minion. Cover it 50% by making shape of I( but the standing line like 2-3inches broad. Cut & paste.

Take black paper, cut around 1/2 inch and paste in between blue dress & top.

Cut 2 small round from black for eyes and 2 more smaller in white. Cut & paste. Make eyes on white or paste readymade eyes.

Make smile from red sketch pen.

For hairs: take black paper, around 1" by 2" . Cut small strips till 1and half inch and paste.

So, the little minion is ready to flaunt. Now store anything in it.... Brushes, pencils, pen or give it to your baby to store his little stuff. :)

Hope you all like it.

The big 3 "M"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 06:53:00 +0000

Few days back, actually months back, my sister in law( devrani) asked me a question: Bhabhi how have your Life changed after marriage & after baby? Since I was making my baby eat something and change clothes for evening park time... I casually replied her just to get away from the question... That I will reply little later... But Real me knew, I was avoiding, avoiding a real big question.

Isn't this life, or isn't this life I wanted.

The 3M's are Maternity, Marriage & Me.

Life comes with pros & cons, ups & down and definitely with lots of surprises.

Marriage is one thing that we choose taking luck aside with us. These days the style of marriage has changed, but few things remain unchanged. How well educated or on a high post or just a well mannered lady one may be but few things are expected, just like few things are expected from son-in- law.i Adjustment is the key word. You wish you travel 'x' place, While he want to travel 'y' place.... Either of you compromise and end up enjoying vacation. Avoiding situation always bring more problems and Respect to indifferences is most beautiful secret of Life.

While I write this, my baby sleeps near my and I yawn & wants to sleep too....since I have to wake up early & get baby ready for school & pack his lunch too... Thinking a while ago I was talking to a friend about never growing up( if you read, you will realise i wrote about u), about the carefree life we have lived once but back to reality, back to Life...

On weekend my baby said he wanted to have Noodles, while I was craving for some Mexican but... But... Yes my eyes felt proud and my lips where smiling when I saw him juggling & playing with noodles before eating them.

And I proudly says I enjoy the little things I do....these things make me feel complete. When tucked in between little arms, It's the pure joy of life.

So this is Life... Make it beautiful!

Dear Sister-in-law

Hope you have got the correct answer to the question u have asked...( thank you for suggesting Post Title).

Dahi kebabs

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:04:00 +0000

The post name may not attract you...but I am sure the recipe would definitely. Dahi kebabs are my hubby's one of the favourite item. We have tasted this yummy at many places ....some places it was hit and other places it was total miss. Whenever we used to like it.... We tried to thought what all should have gone inside....till the time it melted in our mouth..

So, Google search started & after many trial & error, this one set our taste buds. This actually melts in the mouth & it's perfect crunchy from outside. So, this recipe is for sure gonna stay with me :)

Ingredients :-

Curd- 400gm ( hang it for 2hours and keep in refrigerator all the while)

3 slices of bread

10-15 cashew nuts

Onion - 1-finely chopped (optional)

Green chillies -1 finely chopped (optional)

Coriander leaves - a small bunch finely chopped

1 tbsp cornflour

Black pepper powder to taste

Salt to taste

Method :-

Grind cashew nuts and keep aside.

Remove the brown from side and grind it.

Take hung curd, add half of bread crumbs, cashew nuts powder, cornflour & everything else.

Mix & make balls and keep it in freezer ( yes in freezer) for 20-30 minutes.

Take a flat nonstick pan, drizzle little oil and put the flame low.

Take balls out, flatten them & roughly sprinkle bread crumbs and shallow fry in pan till golden brown.

The dahi ke kebabs are ready...enjoy them with sliced onion and coriander chutney.

Vanilla Butter Cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 13:37:00 +0000

From long I have been thinking, how to preserve the yummy recipes, the ones which I try & comes out perfect. So, finally I thought why not here....at least the awesome recipes can be saved here...which I have tried. Recipes are from various sources....but I will try before posting here.... :) So, after long time....the first recipe I am noting down is simple Vanilla Butter Cookies.....but let me tell you, it's tricky to get the perfect texture too......anyways I am sure....just like me ..even you will enjoy making it & eating it with hot cuppa coffee or Icey chilled cold coffee... :)

Ingredients:-
All purpose flour- 1 cup
Unsalted butter- 1/2 cup
Powdered sugar- 1/4 cup
Vanilla extract/ essence- 1/2 teaspoon

For Chocolate
Semi sweet chocolate or 2 tbsp of chocolate chips.
Microwave it, stir in between. Make cone, just like you make it for mehandi, pour chocolate inside & lock it with rubber band.

Method:-
Take soften butter add powdered sugar and beat till creamy & smooth with electric beater.... If using hand beater ask ur man to help you :)
Add vanilla extract & mix.
Add flour in 3 times and just mix it slowly ....with a spoon....till everything gets mixed up properly.
Drop the mixture in plastic wrap & slowly roll it & give shape and chill it in refrigerator for 1/2 an hour.
Gently roll & cut ( circles, square, triangle).
Preheat the oven till you do the above procedure..
Use parchment paper / butter paper .....since I didn't had... I didn't used any..
Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes( different oven have different timings)
Let the cookies cool & then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Once, it's completely cooled, make designs from the chocolate & refrigerate for 10 minutes.

Enjoy!!!!

NOTE...... Now comes the cheat sheet ;) yes that's how I made it...
1st- I used 60:40 ratio of wheat flour: all purpose flour
2nd- I used half of butter given in the above recipe & 1/2 of chilled milk....
So, what you say....isn't this healthy ??? I am sure you will agree & eat 2 instead of 1.
Would love to hear, what you think about it, try it & surely let me know .... :)

Nokia Apptasting: Where Tech meets Food!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 10:55:00 +0000

Firstly, Let me tell u a secret(which is not a secret anymore). This event was my first one in the city & i loved every bit of it. So thought to capture the moments by writing. :)

Last Saturday, around 300 pink dressed women, fantastic venue @Diwan-I-Khas, Taj Mahal Hotel, fun filled events & 2 Hot and Handsome Man, Celebrity Chef Vikas Khanna & Tech Guru Rajiv Makhni..what could I ask for more awesome evening.
But Tech & Food..combination doesn't make sense, right!? Even i was confused at first, I cannot even imagine a foodie for App show or a Tech savvy in a food event. All these confusion were cleared when both the Hot Anchors took over the stage and cruise over the jolly rides of fun, quiz and apps of Lumia with Wow wanderers.

Sumitra Senapaty the woman behind WoW club was first on stage to say how women are breaking rules to travel alone, without man, but with wine & dine and with awesome apps. A lady came on stage who have taken 18 trips with WoW till date & second one who came from Lucknow to attend this event took 14 trip with WoW.

Rajiv Makhni & Vikas Khanna randomly choose few females & played quiz, we laughed our heart out, with all their witty talks. Every female who walked on stage walked back with Nokia goodies to their seat. Vikas Khanna even sang "Tujhe dekha to yeh - DDLJ" with a participate. With the random Quiz they showed the Lumia Apps for Photo bombing, City Lens- searching nearby place by just moving the phone, Alcohol meter- how drunken are you? and a special app to locate your important stuff, it buzz off if you forget :)... how cool ..isn't it ...definitely i am going to try when i am travelling next.

Vikas Khanna recited a poem from his new book World Feast & signed each and every copy for us with love :). The only distraction i got from Vikas Khanna was from my toddler who accompanied me & yes even both the Hot Anchors saw this ...I am glad!

People were enjoying some awesome wines from around the word with appetizers then followed by dinner. I meet few bloggers & some others people too. Ayesha Mahanti it was nice meeting u girl..Hope to see you soon :)

I would specially thank Vidya Raja(Gurgoan Moms) for taking initiative and posting it on the group.
Thanks to Microsoft, WoW & 2 Hot Anchors for Super Saturday Night.!

Exploring Long Weekend Destinations!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 16:28:00 +0000

I am a person who almost travel everyday with Google.....sigh*...wish i could in reality!

I enjoy all types of vacation - beach, hills, offbeat, relaxing, exploring...any... means any, it should be vacation ;)

So, the upcoming long weekend is on mind... but where to go is the big question..which I ask myself & hubby everyday? When the answer is nearby destination...it takes away your mind! Yes, literally....staying in capital from last 7 years I have done almost all the nearby destination which a dilli-walla can think about. If you are on the same boat...come join me & let think little different....because many times we miss the opportunity of travel, because of the lack of exciting options. I don't want to visit those places which are overcrowded, its simply waste of time, money & energy for me. Please, don't feel hurt, if you travelling to one of the overcrowded places.

Nearby destinations means relaxing vacation for us. Since my hubby doesn't like doing physical work(read here too much of trekking,walking) ;) Now, that i have a toddler who enjoys doing various activities.... I have to keep that in mind too...

Now, that its monsoon time.....enjoy the cloud play, the dew drops, the saundhi mitti ki khusbu(smell of wet land), book while sipping hot coffee/tea with hot pakoras(fritters) or just get drench in rains. Here, are few options.....which i thought would be great to explore..

Mashobra is only 10 km away from Shimla on Shimla-Naldehra road, yet a different world. Surrounded by towering pine & cedar trees, with its amazing view & serenity all over, the lovely hill spot in an ideal gift of nature. This place is still unexplored by many tourist. Perfect for long holidays were one can unwind, relax & explore.

Kasauli We have already visited this place. Dense fog, rains, sunshine with chilled weather welcomed us. But, its on my list again. It's pretty small town where one can walk ....walk...& do more of walks...just admiring nature. Sit & watch cloud play while you sip your hot beverage. A mixed forest of pine, oak & huge horse chestnut encircles the town. This colonial sleepy town is perfect for long holidays.

Kanatal I witnessed my first snow here. This place has given memorable moments to me, though it was just 1 night stay at this beautiful place. So, its on my list again. It offers a spectacular view of snow-clad Garhwal Himalayas & lush green forest. It's on Chamba-Mussoorie highway. Enjoy your resort stay or just walk down to discover apple orchards, fruit trees, wild flowers, pine forests, tiny temples and smiling locals.

Kanjojodi Its almost 500 kms from Delhi on Nahan-Shimla Highway. A camping place with river streams & rocky terrains. Google is not telling me much about this place...But i am pretty sure this seems to be a perfect offbeat destination.

Neemrana Fort palace The nearest of all the above places with its own heritage charm. 122 km from Delhi on Delhi-Jaipur highway. Just drive down to one of the heritage hotels/ resorts and enjoy the spectacular view of Arravali hills. Relax, enjoy the hospitality of Rajasthani culture.

All the above information & pictures are sourced from Google. What are your travel plans for the bada-wala weekend? Do share/comment about offbeat or unexplored places you know about.

Prakruti Resorts....paradise in its own way!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 09:25:00 +0000

Drive of 4 - 4 n half hours would take you in another world, far from city, far from hustle-bustle of life. A place where you can relax, splash water or just admire the Nature..... if you are still thinking what i am talking about.. Let me tell you i told you why i didn't visited the beaches in Mumbai.... this is the reason. We had planned a mini-vacation in Kashid.

Kashid is a beach town on the shores of Arabian sea, in the North Konkan region of Maharashtra,India. It's popular because of its white sand beaches. Beaches are very clear...more than the popular beaches of Goa.
We stayed at Prakruti Beach resort...which is paradise in its own way.! It's a four star luxury beach property spread over 100 acres. It have its own private beach which takes 5 minutes in bullock cart or you can just walk down. The cottages are pretty well done with minimal amenities but very airy. The balcony view either open to swimming pool or golf area.. Every apartment have a small little garden where hammocks are there for relaxing. You can find abundant of greenery around.....nature all around. The resort have swimming pool, kids area, mini golf, table tennis, pool & carom table, Spa.....& many other activities. All in all its a great place to relax your mind, body & soul.
We visited in April when it was little humid, but i guess its a year around place to travel. Monsoon will have its own charm.!

Its a picture heavy post... :)

Welcome to Paradise .....in its own way!

This path will take me inside the resort..

Pool view-1

Pool view -2

Let's take a walk!

Spa time!

Buffet area facing park..

The Bullock Cart takes you to & fro from beach!

A place to admire Mother Nature!

Enjoy the beautiful surrounding.....

Kashid beach...

Let's go for camel ride!

View sunset from Prakruti's private beach....

Just relaxing!

Please note its not a paid review & all the pictures are mine. Thanks!

Mumbai Diary!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:41:00 +0000

When you have half day and a city a explore....what you do ...explore the best things one can. Exactly, i did same. Though i was in city for 3 days but i thought to chitchat with my friend & let both the babies play, rather than moving out in humidity.

I started with a visit to temple, the famous Siddhi Vinayak Mandir(Lord Ganesha), i felt nostalgic....because i came here with my friends a decade ago...*sigh*. Best part about this day was, it was a voting day, so i didn't met any traffic. Took cab and traveled, picked hubby from his meeting point and then we went to Colaba Causeway... A shopper's paradise, especially for junk jewellery. We walked through the lanes but before that we had a quick bite at Cafe Mondegar (which marks the beginning of Colaba Causway, with Taj Hotel as Background)... Yummy chilli-cheese-toast... & cold coffee. U can even try Cafe Leopold, we heard good reviews about that too...but its 1st floor sitting is only air-conditioned, but where kids are not allowed & both my babies were not in a mood to sit between people under fans..so we avoided this place.

After exploring the place ,watching the beautiful architecture, a while you can forget you are in Mumbai- it could be any old European city. We walked till Gateway of India...took a horse ride....very touristy.. but very calming... Taj & other on one side & Arabian sea on other side.!

Marine Drive....its walking distance only, since we had baby & walked too much we decided to take cab. Its also called "Queen's necklace", as the street light gives the illusion of necklace when viewed at night from any elevated point.

We tried Pizza by the Bay for dinner ...Its very chic with white interiors. A must visit from my side. Ended our day with Naturals Icecream, which is again walking distance from there. I don't even remember how many scoops & what all flavor we tried. :)

This is how our half day... or you can say my evening in Mumbai went.... What you do when you have few hours to explore a place ??

Now, if you think why we didn't go to any of the beaches....Stay tuned here...& you will find out soon! :)

Shaam Savera

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 06:11:00 +0000

As the name suggests, its opposite to each each other shaam(evening) savera(morning)...so as the dish. This dish is full of different flavors....opposite to each other yet together... Spinach & Panner Balls in Red Tomato Gravy. It's Sanjeev Kappor recipe ...I had this dish many times at his resturant... but tried for first time. Since i didn't had few ingredients as needed, i mended the recipe accordingly.

Hubby, the best critic for every situation gave thumbs up for the taste.... believe me, he has got some awesome taste :)

Ingredients:-
For the balls-
1/2 cup of paneer grated/mashed, add little salt & a pinch of cardamon powder. Make small balls,around 5 & keep aside(since i prepared little early, i kept in fridge)

Bunch of spinach- washed, boiled, drained & pureed. Take pan, heat 1tbsp of oil, add 2 tbsp of besan/gram flour. Fry till golden brown, add the pureed spinach, salt & stir well till all the water evaporates. Turn off the gas when done... Let it cool. Make 5 balls. Take little oil in palm, flatten the spinach ball, put the paneer ball in between & cover it properly. Once all done.... dip them in a mixture of cornflour + water & fry in hot oil. Please handle carefully, I fried 2 at a time... It will take few seconds or a minute to fry.
Keep aside.

For the gravy-
Grind 2 large tomatoes, 1 green chillies, 1/2 inch ginger, 2tbsp of melon seeds, red chilli pwd as per taste, coriander pwd1 tsp, turmeric pwd 1/2 tsp.
3-4 bay leaf
1 cardamon
1 clove
Malai/ fresh cream -1 cup.
fenugreek leaves/kasuri methi

Method-
Heat oil in kadhai, add bay leaves, cardamon, clove & the tomato puree. Mix well till oil leaves its sides.Add salt as per taste. Add cream ,shimmer for a minute or two. Crush kasuri methi ...sprinkle it n cover it(I believe if we cover the kadhai, the smells of leaves stay in it). Turn off the gas.

Now...pour the gravy in serving bowl, halves the balls, place on the gravy & serve immediately. Enjoy!!

I noticed its a no-onion, no-garlic recipe....yet it came out very yummy!
Till next time...
Hv fn..Tk cr :)

Stuffed Garlic Bread

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 09:43:00 +0000

Hey all.....There are many post which are lying in the draft...too lazy to finish them up.. anyways...i am just too busy these days,
1. My baby having his summer holidays....running after him all day,
2. Experiments in kitchen... ;)

Yes, so without rambling much i am sharing the recipe. The yeast madness is on me... have made ladi pav/ buns, Herbs loaf (may be will soon post the recipe) & the Garlic Bread... The stuffed one got finished in blink of an eye(Hubby asked for second round).....yummm..

Ingredients
1 cup wheat flour(guilt free ..lol)
1 cup flour
1 tbsp olive oil
7-8 pod grated garlic
salt as per taste
2 tsp of active dry yeast
1 tsp of sugar
1 cup milk
1 tbsp Butter
Garlic pwd(optional)

Filling :-
Mozzeralla cheese chopped in cubes/ shredded
Corn boiled
Oregano
Chilli flakes
Black pepper pwd

Take hot milk add sugar add yeast...mix ..rest it for 10 minutes.

On kitchen slab(yes i like working there..... its the best place to mix it) put both the flour , add the salt, garlic, olive oil & now the yeast (use only if fermented....else throw it & try again) . Mix well

Add butter & keep on mixing around 8 -10 minutes... if its little sticky...its ok... or else add little more milk n keep on mixing from the pressure of your palm.

Now oil a large bowl spread little oil n put the dough in it. Cover it n keep in warm place for 45 minutes to an hour.

The dough will rise. Punch the dough & fold it, if its sticky add little flour, but don't mix too much..just fold it.

Now divide the dough into two.. spread from your hand or use rolling pin.. Spread the filling ingredients on the half side & cover it with the other half(semi-circle).

Now, with the second portion ...make same or make garlic loaf..for that oil the baking tray ...put the dough.. & cover it with wet kitchen towel & put it in warm place for another 15 minutes ...After that take out & bake it.(Do apply milk before baking & butter after baking...for glaze & softness)

Spread little milk over it ... Sprinkle garlic pwd, oregano over it & bake it in pre-heated oven for 10-15 minutes at 180-200 degree.
Enjoy!

To tell you the truth...its too easy to make....you only need to check with the yeast...that's it... Do try !! :)

Till next time ...
Hv fn tk cr :)

Spices + Chocolate Cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 12:44:00 +0000

The cooking bug have long bitten me.....1st time when I was in Class 2 ....I made Spring onion veggie(mom says)....& it continues.. I don't like to prepare the regular dal-rice-roti-sabji combo.... i feel sick if i don't give any twist & turns to it. I even enjoy the regular khana but only when I don't want to stay in kitchen for long(more on this later).

As i completed a year of blogging this month,same very date, i am quiet happy.... I am not pro in cooking, never wrote anything more than few line of essays, fashion i studied from heart,styling i do from mind, just bought my first slr 4 months back...so photography in learning phase. With all these i admire all the beautiful comments, advises, love i got here.. I never planned what i am going to do when i started putting my words down... But, i am happy hows it's shaping now. Thank you all for reading ,commenting & appreciating it & special thanks to critics also(it means i have to work harder). Keep showering love!

As part of celebration i am trying some healthy chocolate cookies....but with twist.
Chocolate cookies get a slight makeover with the desi(Indian) spices. The aroma hit the nostrils & the flavor melt in the mouth with chocolate. What better if cookies are made of wheat flour.Have it with a glass full of chilled milk or a tub of vanilla ice-cream. :)

Ingredients:-
Wheat flour-1/2 cup or as required
Sugar- 2 tbsp
Cloves- 2-3(crushed/powdered)
Cardamon 2-3(crushed/powdered)
Nutmeg- a pinch
Butter -25gm (i used Amul)
A pich soda
1tsp of baking pwd
Cocoa pwd- 1 tbsp
Choco-chips
Milk as required

Method :-
Mix butter & sugar.. add all the spices, soda & baking pwd. mix well... it will be light & fluffy..enjoy the aroma
Add wheat flour..mix well.. add milk .prepare the dough
Clean wrap the dough & in fridge for 20-30 min
Sprinkle cocoa & roll over the dough.
Make small balls. Put choco-chip as required & bake in greased tray for 10-15 min at 200 degree.

Ready to go inside the oven...

Aroma.......ummmm

My toddler taking pic...just like mumma ;)

Enjoy the yuumy-ness of spices & chocolate all in one!

Cucumber-black grapes Popsicles

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 10:00:00 +0000

So, the lollies saga will continue in this post also :)
Will jump straight towards the recipe section, no more inspiration talk today. If you haven't read the last lollies saga, read it HERE, you will know whose provoking me to make all this ;)

Ingredients :-
Few thinly sliced cucumber
Few sliced black grapes
Mint Lemonade( Few crushed mint leaves + lemon juice+water)
Chat masala

Method :-
Arrange the cucumber & black grapes in the container properly.
Pour the Mint lemonade over it.
Cover the container & freeze it, if there's no lid, use cling film or aluminium foil. Let it set for few hours & then insert the stick.
Sprinkle generous amount of chat masala.... enjoy every bite or lick it up..... as per your choice ;)

Soft & Crunchy Popsicle

I had to bite before taking more piks ;)

Watermelon ice-lollies

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 11:53:00 +0000

Finally, summers are here and so are the juicy fruits.

Admit it when you read the word ice-lollies, you were instantly transported back to school, feeling nostalgic.....same here.! I remember, my mom made Rasna(instant drink mix) in all colors & weekend was the time when we had all colored & shaped ice-lollies with cousins. That was one great time...aah!

The history is repeating. But, now the Rasna will be replaced with fresh fruits & the cousins counting may go down by few numbers... yet the power of ice-lollies will stay in its place. ;)

My baby forced me to try this for him. While coming back from playschool everyday, he started demanding for ice-cream.... day or two is fine...but everyday... no MOM will allow.. so HOW can I.?

Now let me stop all the talking & share the quick recipe which won't take even 5 minutes..

Ingredients :-

Watermelon- roughly chopped(i even used the white part)

1/2 lemon juice or as per your taste

Rock/Black salt -2 pinch

Mint leaves- 10 leaves roughly torn out with hands

Chat Masala- optional

Method :-

Blend watermelon to juice. Sieve it twice.

Add rock salt, lemon juice & mint leaves

{*Just drink your watermelon lemonade :) }

Put in any container of your choice(i am using tupperware which has cover).

If you are using anything without cover, cover it with cling film or aluminium foil, put the stick in after its little set, so it can hold.

And let it set for few hours before you become a kid with your kiddo ;)

Just for more taste sprinkle little chat masala over it..

I have already checked my freezer several times in an hour...Impatient me! ;)

Till next time...
Hv fn..Tk cr :)

Spongy Yummy Rosogulla

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:45:00 +0000

I don't know what's keeping me so busy these days... but, it's definitely keeping me away from here where i share my thoughts, my style, my world.!

Sharing a Recipe of very famous Rosogulla(i like the bangali pronunciation). Bought up in Kolkata, this mishti have special space in my heart & my taste buds can never refuse it, you can found this in every nook & corner of the Kolkata streets.
This is not my innovated recipe. But it's a fool-proof recipe. I have never gone wrong with it. So, sharing it!

Ingredients:-
Milk -1 litre
Juice of 1 Lemon
1 cup Sugar
3 cup Water
Few saffron strands(optional)

Method:-
Boil milk add lemon juice. The milk will get curdled, let the whey get seperated properly.
Strain the water.
Put in muslin cloth & drain all excess water. or, leave it for half an hour.
Take the smallest jar of mixie, put the cottage cheese add few strands saffron n churn.
1-2 minutes, it will form like a dough....soft dough. (Or knead it with hands ..this takes longer time)
Take that out, now make small balls out of it.(almost it gets double)
Put water & sugar in pressure cooker and boil till sugar gets dissolved in it.
Add few more strands of saffron.
Add the balls.
Put lid, give 1 whistle, low the flame & keep it for 8 minutes.
After 8 minutes off the flame & put the pressure cooker directly on the cold running water.
Open the lid the transfer it to bowl.
Put in the fridge for 3-4 hrs before eating ...so the sponge balls soak all the sweetness.
Enjoy !!

Will try to click one by one step & update it .. :)

Sunshine will always be there after shadow!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 02 Mar 2014 18:48:00 +0000

Sunshine will always be there after shadow.

March.... I am all excited for this month...reasons..last year this very month i wrote my first post. Yes! It's been year..I never thought i would continue ..i didn't knew where to start with..what to write & what to do..but still i wanted to do something....i thought it as passing phase..which would over soon, but now it seems like never ending relation(though i can't promise about that). I am more than happy as it is growing..the love i am getting in form of comments & likes makes me double happy.
I have not planned anything yet ...about how am i going to celebrate it... (Ideas, suggestion are most welcomed).. but surely i am going to make it special.

As you all know i am going crazy these days in d-i-y's....you can see here & here Yes, designing for myself or you can say custom made... any word but single meaning...i love fabrics. I love to play with them(in sense of design).
They makes me go weak on my knees... but i love all this...it makes me feel proud when somebody compliment & ask from where i got? I proudly says i have custom-made it & there instant reaction is, you should open up a boutique or a design house..& I am flattered!
Enjoy the pictures & do tell me know about the skirt. I was attracted to this fabric for its camouflage feel but the best part it stands out because of its color. Slight hi-low design on side.

Skirt- custom made

Top- Mango

Cape-custom made

Shoe- Charles & Keith

Till next time....

Hv fn.. tk cr :)

V for Valentine, V for Venice!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 18:11:00 +0000

Just few more minutes & it will be that day... "A day for love", "Lover's Day" .! But think again, Do you love each other on this day only? Are other 364 days doesn't matter to your love?? If that so.... What about all those who are heart-broken... Will they find someone till this day?? And on the last note what about all those who are singles?? Don't they love anybody.?? Why to restrict yourself for celebrations just for particular day.....

Anyways... lets not get into more details... Like everyone ....i also enjoy this day(who doesn't like extra pampering). So, when i thought of doing a post i really could not think more than pink & red... Red is color of love.I may not-be-a -die-heart-romantic type of girl.... but i like all the thing pink(just like all other normal girls).
So, these pictures are from the most romantic city on earth... Yes its, Venice!

It's a beautiful place to go atleast once in a lifetime.... that gondola ride in canal between those beautiful balconies is such a romantic feeling.....though the smell may disturb u (only if you have doggy nose like me)... but other than that....its beautiful... Sunset was the highlight of my day trip to Venice from Milan.

The houses color were so bright & happy

Pink & Heart goes so well ;)

Jacket- Vero moda

Trousers -benetton, White tee- Mango, Pink sweater- Puma

Neckpiece-gift, Boots- D&A

How many are you who were Red & Pink specially.... ??

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Till next time...

Hv fn... Tk cr :)

Neon & Me!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 07:12:00 +0000

Custom-made..... everybody loves this word.. isn't it??

Oh yes, even i love it...especially when i design, you can check here (love for custom-made)... & when it turns out be awesome(read here compliments flowing). I love prints, texture, color ...mixing them is what i enjoy. Sometimes my tailor just pat on his head when he see's me.... ;) .... with small fabrics, extra blouse pieces, embroidered borders, little tidbits, laces, sarees(never-ever worn or hardly worn), embroidered stuff back from my designing days. Thank to mom(she such a sweetheart) who actually have kept all the garbage(read here fabrics ;)) & when i need she just pack n courier it.....because i know..if i get all the stuff at once...all will be lying like that only(blame laziness here)...i might loose interest in all that stuff.

Anyways..The neon anarkali fabric was a saree which i just wore once for an hour. The blue intricate jaali work was done by karigar almost decade ago....i thought i will make blouse out of it... but it was all lying like that. Duppatta has crochet work done all the four side which was purchased from Kolkata .
Now,let me stop all the blah blah here.... enjoy the pictures..
Stay tuned for more customized stuff :)

Blue intricate design(jaali work) done by hand

Blue paisely brocade fabric + material for lining & churidar-only purchased

Shoe- Inc.5

Pictures are from my phone camera as we were running late as usual....{but with toddler around, this excuse works always ;)}
Do let me know what you think about it :)
Till next time ...
Hv fn.. Tk cr :)

Orange Berry!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 09:25:00 +0000

My first guest blog in Aditi's blog So-Saree as part of her month long first-blog-anniversary celebration.!

A very Happy Blog-Anniversary to you Dear!

"So-Saree" is not only about saree but many other stuff.. but here we are talking about Saree. I was excited when Aditi asked me to do a guest post, that too featuring something that i am very fab of it, it can't get better. Saree which is universally accepted as the most sexiest piece of clothing. I too feel its gives the oomph factor... if only worn in proper way! It has a craze among all age groups..Every woman chooses the best saree to wear in different occasions. Some wear it everyday while others keep it for occasions. I am the one who enjoyed saree from my early teens. This 6-meter fabric has always impressed me on occasions. So, draping it is no-big-issue for me. Be it cotton, chiffon, net, crepe, tussar, silk, chanderi, georgete i like the feel of fabrics n every fabric has its own grace when draped.
The majestic saree has undergone little changes over the course of time. Like-
Dhoti sarees- instead of petticoat/saree skirt wear dhoti & narrow the pallu.
Lehanga Sarees- It's a perfect mix of modern & contemporary style. It's stylish, ready to wear & hassle free!

Energizing the saree revival are a handful of young designers,among them Masaba Gupta, Shiven & Naresh, Gaurav gupta and Amit Agarwal. They are reinterpreting the millennia-old grab for a new generation of stylish women.

I am wearing a 6-meter piece which i got from Jaipur, beautiful gota work done over georgette fabric by the local craftsmen. Hope you enjoyed reading it as much as i enjoyed writing it.!

Just noticed this is my first outfit post of this year...!
Love
Nisha.

7 ideas for your 7th Anniversary!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 10:38:00 +0000

It's easy to share ideas but when one has to imply on their personal life...it's little hard. Everyone have different situation, different style, different thoughts.... But, one thing is common....Everybody love their life, everybody want it to enjoy it, everybody loves celebrations, everybody loves gifts.
Just like everybody i am no different... I plan my birthday(yes i do it), hubby's birthday, anniversary & now our baby's birthday.. I love to show little extra affection on special days with planning surprises or decorating a small corner of the house(if not in large way).

An anniversary is a time to celebrate the joys of today, the memories of yesterday, and the hopes of tomorrow. ~Author Unknown

My 7th Anniversary is around and this time i am little(read here totally) short of ideas....though i know i will enjoy it & somehow will make it special...!!

1- Renew your vows in a small, intimate way (the family have already seen it 7 yrs back) or better Recreate the proposal.
2- Do what both of you love. Take that one common thing & indulge in that.
3- Make travel Plans{easiest one;)}- to your dream destination, spa-destination, adventure-destination... or just relax at beach under those twinkling stars.
4- Plan a day outing- (what better way to stay together)- a not-too-far drive ...watch sunset & talk about "you & me-us" thing.!
5- Plan a stay-cation .....what better way to see your own city without the hassle of packing & travelling.
6- Gift each-other the bestest gift one can thing off (little indulges over special days...)
Last, but not the least-
7- If you have a baby (hopefully one if not two) think of some-one who can baby-sit them for few hours while you can spend sometime together in those fancy restuarants. Or, better rent a movie.. order your favorite food & get cosy under blanket! ;)

Use your imagination! Don't build expectations too high or you will focus on everything being perfect instead of just enjoying it. Create memories!

Healthy yet-not-so Healthy Bread Pakora!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:03:00 +0000

I am being a lazy bums all these days(just lazy here....!!) Occupied with many stuff ...most important..the school... My toddler has joined play group... & its such a pleasure to drop n pick him all smiling. :)
Ok, more of it in another post.. ;)

As the name suggest you get confused...what is fuss is all about. Well, to tell you the truth the final outcome even surprised me. I was making a normal Tiranga bread pakora with just tomato sauce & coriander chutney but saw some stuff randomly and wanted to add it....discovering a new yummy breakfast or you can say a tea time snack.

Ingredients:-
3 slices of Bread
Thinly sliced veggies- Bell peppers + Cabbage + add little salt + black pepper pwd + chilli flakes + oregano
Grated carrots - 2 spoon
Coriander chutney
Tomato sauce

Grated carrot is for carrot pudding aka gajar ka halwa

Batter :-
Gram flour/ Besan -1 cup
Salt
Red chilli pwd
Saunf/Fennel seeds
Garam masala
Mix all with water & make batter... not too thick & not too liquidy

Assemble
Take a slice of bread spread tomato sauce(i used maggi hot & sweet) spread grated carrot on it.
Put another slice on it.
Apply Coriander chutney. Spread the Mix veggie. Cover it with 3rd slice.
Now dip it into the besan batter & fry in hot oil.
Cut & serve
Yummmy!!!

Look at the amazing colors!

I know it's fried but you can add more veggies of your choice and enjoy!!
Till next time...
Hv fn.. Tk cr :)

Hold-in-my-arms!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 10:46:00 +0000

I realized that my son is growing up...he is no more tiny-winy infant who can be curdled in your arms. He is growing up. I remember when he was tiny, I used sling to carry him, then stroller, he like a obedient infant would enjoy all the pleasures of going everywhere. He did sleep when we went for lunch or shopping, and when he woke i used to make him eat, once he was done... he enjoyed looking at everything with interest.
I always thought he's so well-behaved, good baby types who would enjoy life & when he would grow up in toddler i would have fun with him for the outings.

Ah! this is very far from the truth. Today taking my almost 25 month old toddler out of the house is a big task. He decides what he want to wear(that means half the wardrobe coming out). He don't want to wear diaper..(it takes atleast 2-3 rounds of the house to make him wear it). So, you know it's kinda shouting, pulling, pushing, yelling, running, grabbing, jumping... involved. I really get exhausted before i go out...though after all this i gather some energy from the positive side of my life and step out.
- He gets down own his own... jumping on every single step, sometimes even taking two steps together. Yes, I am scared!
-When we go to fancy restaurant, we feel guilty of going there... eyes hovering upon us because we are not that parents who enjoy their meal leaving baby to nanny(i respect everyone. everyone have their views.). He screams, he bangs table, he wants all the cutlery in reach with him, he ask for extra straw, we completes our meal where the floor & table also eat. So, we make it quickly n take exit soon(saying sorry for the mess & tipping a good amount)
-Half shopping time goes waste on his tantrums only. His little fingers will hold each dress for mommy ...n if this is not much he wants to go to the trial room too!
-Doesn't he feel cold, hundred times a day have to make him wear socks...so you imagine the situation with gloves n cap.

Ah! too much..isn't it? I know its a period which will over soon. He will start with his playschool soon...& i will be getting some time for myself... It's just a phase.! Everyday he says new words, he makes us laugh by making faces...(yes his already a expert in this).. We run ...we chase each other.. I know time will be flying soon.... so soon, so till that time ..storing up all the lovely memories to talk when we go back to fancy restaurant like a civilized person..he will shop more sensible....and then we can talk about the toddler time..the fun.. the craziness & the time when i could hold him in my arms.

Beetroot Shahi Tikki

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 13:19:00 +0000

Happy New Year!

There's always fight between your mind & heart.. It's hard to decide whose correct & who isn't.! I am rowing in same boat only. My Mind wanted "Fashion" post & my Heart said "Travel" or "Recipe" post as the first one for the year. As usual Heart took over mind :D
Have taken recipe from Sanjeev Kapoor and given my touch to it.. Hope u enjoy it.!

Beetroot Shahi Tikki

Ingredients :-
1 Beetroot- Boiled, Grated & excess water squeezed.
2 Large size Potato- Boiled & Grated.
2 Amla(Goosebeery)- Grated
1 Onion- Chopped finely
Salt & Pepper to taste
Cornflour- 2 tbsp( make paste with 4 tbsp of water)
Sooji(Semolina)
Oil

"Shahi"- portion
Paneer- 1/2 cup crumbled
Almonds & Cashew- 1/2 cup - Grind them into powder
Mix them.

Method :-
Saute onion in little oil till its translucent in color.
Add beetroot n salt saute for few minutes till all the moisture evaporates
Add potato... mix well. Add amla.
Season it with pepper & few drops of lemon juice.
Cool the mixture.
Flatten the cooled mixture on your wet/oiled palm.
Put little shahi mixture & wrap it properly.(scroll down to see the pictures)
Dip each piece into the cornflour & roll over sooji.
Now, a- U can preheat oven n roast it in them
b- Fry them, or
c- Roast them on tawa/griddle with minimum oil. I did this with olive oil.

Serve it with Coriander/dhaniya(-onion-garlic-ginger+lemon juice+salt+cumin) chutney.
It's nutritious, healthy n yummy too.

Beetroot mixture

Shahi mixture

Enjoy it.!
Till next time.....
Hv fn.. Tk cr :)

Matching-matching!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 13:17:00 +0000

Hello.. Merry Christmas everyone! I know i am little late to wish.. but wishes are wishes :)

Delhi has been blessed with sunny days in-between teeth chattering winters. It's the perfect time to explore the city n enjoy it. Which is actually i am doing these days..& will do more in coming days. :)

This winters i didn't want my dressing to be a jeans-sweater-jacket dressing just like all the years till date... because i felt "SAFE" in that.. Yes.. I wanted to come out from my comfort zone of jeans n experiment with the summer stuff..though with the twist ;). I have been experimenting a lot these days with looks, colors, style.

So, here i am... Mixing two colors- soft peach + Azure Blue ... Did you like the color-combo??? Btw.. this is what i wore on Christmas Day.!

Funny part or rather romactic part ...can't decide..... My hubby while clicking pictures says to me ..."Your tee small squares n bag color is matching-matching". I am loving the attention he's giving to me while clicking... I didn't knew he noticed such small things. These little gestures makes me happy.! :)

Happy Weekend !

Top- Sarojni Market
Skirt- Levi's
Jacket- Sarojni Market
Bag- Hermes (Tunis)
Woollen Leggings- Local Store
Apple shaped pendant- Shimla
Shoes- Charles & Keith
Watch- Guess
Sunglasses- Vintage

The Liebster Award

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 11:17:00 +0000

When i woke up on 25th morning, YES on Christmas Day(Santa dropped it for me).. first gift i got was The Liebster Award from a fellow blogger. Yay..I am flattered head over heels....I can't tell you guys how happy i am.... so excited. Bloggers award are such a great way to learn more about your fellow bloggers so i knew i had to participate.

The Liebster Award is given to upcoming & creative bloggers who have less then 200 followers.
So, What is Liebster?(even i didn't knew it)
The meaning- Liebster is German word & means sweetest, kindest, dearest, beloved, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, welcome... Isn't that sweet. Oh yes... i guess very sweet.
Blogging is about building community and its great way to meet like-minded people... & these little gestures from fellow bloggers helps connect and spread the word about new bloggers/blog. I thank The Beauty Finds for nominating me. Thanks!

Here are the Rules for Receiving the Award :-
-Share the link to the blogger who nominated you.
-Share 11 random facts about yourself.
-Answer the 11 questions mentioned by the Blogger.
-Nominate 11 bloggers with less than 200 followers.

11 Random Facts about me:-
1. I love my coffee be it hot or cold.
2. I was not allowed to wear anything above knees before my marriage ;)
3. I am obsessed with cleaning...especially wardrobe :p
4. People often say i am Punjabi or Bengali..... i still wonder why?
5. I think, I should have taken my Designing career little serious!
6. My hubby love to splurge on shopping more than me (he loves to shop for ME n now for baby.... i am one lucky gal...touchwood :))
7. I wish my eyes had a in-built camera which can be printed later.... I really wish!
8. I have long eye-lashes.. n when i apply mascara... they kinda look artificial.
9. I don't like the meethi chutney in my gol-gappa's , rather i want more of masala n green chillies.!
10. I love Perfumes.
11. People say i am good cook & I believe them :D

Questions by The Beauty Finds :-
1- How did you decide the name of your blog?
I won't say i invested a lot of time in that.. rather i would say i was quick in that.. I was a new mom & i wanted to share everything under the sun. So, be it fashion, styling, handy tips, travelling, random talk...everything & I love my heels! So its "Mummynhheels".

2- What motivates you to have your own blog?
I like to talk & share... n definitely like to read. I had so much in my mind but actually no one to hear.. so decided to write n what better than sharing. So, started my own blog!

3- What are the best & worst things you found about blogging?
Worst, i guess its still to come hehe.... ;)! Good part is you get know many people, you make friends, you have your reviews about everything and with time it makes you more confident, it takes out the best in you...which is actually happening with me.!

4-What's the most expensive product on your wishlist?
Well... the answer to this question is not any product... my wishlist doesn't start or end with products..it goes beyond that...that is, travelling to an exotic island!

5-Which part of beauty routine takes the most of your prep time?
Sleeping ... lol(i guess thats the most important part...isn't?)!

6- Which make-up/clothing brand reflects your personality?
I can't be under any particular brands.. I love brands as well as street founds.!

7-Who is your celebrity make-up/hairstyle crush? (Share the picture of the particular look)
Crush... not really. Kareena Kapoor is one that celebrity whom i liked from her very first day....i admire her!

8-What do you spend more on : Make-up or Skin care?
Right now i thinks its kinda equal... But would love to splurge on make-up.!

9-What's your beauty nightmare?
Haha... nightmare.... hmmmm..... i guess, Chapped lips...!

10- What is your least used make-up item?
Foundation... I only use them on especial occasions.

11-What are your ambitions related to your blog in 2014?
2014.... well, all i can say is that... i want to reach to more number of people..who genuinely read what i write... like it, appreciate it & may be i want to get nominate to another high level of awards ;)

Wow.. That's all... Now my nominees are :-
Rising Colors
Mani matters
So saree
itskrisworld.blogspot
Thedocndiva
Presented by P
sayantini-bhattacharya
klassystylefiles
theitgirl
thezingofmylife
rakhii

And, Now my questions to you, Ladies are :-
1- If you could live anywhere, where would that be ?
2- Why did you decide to start a blog?
3- Favorite designer brand?
4- Favorite make-up brand?
5- Best book you have read recently?
6- What is the most used make-up item?
7- Favorite Perfume?
8- Mountains or Beach? Why?
9- Something that you learned recently?
10- Five favorite online websites?
11- Thinking 2014....makes you think about?

It was fun doing it. Please link back ..i would love to read everyone's answer :)

Tunis, North Africa

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 09:58:00 +0000

Located in the northern part of Africa, Tunisia is much far less travelled than Asia & Europe.This would be my first landing on the African continent. All thanks to our CRUISE which gave us a half day halt here(we took a 5 day long cruise from Barcelona to Italy).The day started windy n it drizzled a little & finally finished on a sunny note. The cruise docked on La Goulette port n took us around less than an hour to visit the city.

P.s It charged us for taking photographs[so all the pictures you are going to see is paid ;)] & mind it... it's a photo-heavy post. :D

Carthage :- It's not a single site but consists of numbers of sites: The harbor, the Roman forum and the residential quarter from Punic times, Museum with Punic statues, The theatre, the Remains of Amphitheatre, Antonio baths. These were the largest baths in North Africa and Third largest in the Roman world. It incorporated outdoor pools, sun terrace, series of steps leading down to the Mediterranean Sea with normal cold, warm & hot rooms.

It's good for them who like history of Romans & do miles of walk.

Sidi Bou Said/Medina of Tunis :- It's a fabulous town which is situated on the Northern part of Tunis on top of the steep hill, dominating Mediterranean sea. The magnificent & glorious blue color doors & windows along with white walls wrapped in multicolored flowers with awesome fragrance around. The street is bordered with souvenir shops, cafes, art & craft stalls.This is truly magical area to explore. Little lanes were you can walk & get lost. I loved this place..It had some kind of magic(the plausible touts were little disapointment).

I hope you were taken into the different world & you enjoyed reading it as much as i enjoyed writing it. I think half day was not enough to see the whole place...may be in future i may wish to go again but off-course for some good amount of time.

Tee- Van Huesen
Skirt- Marks & Spencer
Jacket- Woodland
Boots- D&A
Neckpiece- Youshine.in
Sunglasses- Vintage

Till next time...

Hv fn.. Tk cr :)