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Byadgi chilli usage

2011-10-10T02:24:00.000-07:00

It is grown in Indian State named Karnataka which is situated in South India. It is second largest commodity of chilli in terms of chilli trading.

Main usage of Byadgi chilli is in preparation of Bisi Bele Bath which is famous in Karnataka. Also in Sambar, Chutney and other south Indian foods. It is widely used in Udupi cuisine.

Bydagi Chilli Usage

Because of it's bright red color, many use it in meat too. It's oil oleoresin, extracted from this chilli and used in preparation of polish and lipsticks.

Salem Turmeric Usage

2011-10-03T04:26:00.000-07:00

Turmeric comes from Ginger's family. It is native of South Asia. In Europe it is considered as saffron from India or Indian Saffron because it can be used as substitute of expensive saffron spice.

Salem Turmeric Stick

Eroda, Tamilnadu is largest producer of Turmeric and most important trading center of turmeric in Asia. Erode is known is Yellow City too. Also Sangli is second largest town of Maharashtra in terms of trading of Turmeric.

In India language, Turmeric is called as Haldi or Haridra. Turmeric is widely used in culinary, mainly in India and Asian continents as flavor and coloring content. Turmeric is used in each and every vegetable dishes including meat. Traditionally, turmeric used to give color to boiled white rice as golden color.

In Goa and Dakshin Karnataka, turmeric plant leaf is used to prepare special sweet dishes, rice flour and coconut jaggery mixture, and then closing and steaming in a special copper steamer.

Cumin Seed Usage

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Cumin is native from India and are used in many types of cuisines around the world.

Cumin is considered the best in spices after black pepper. It is very popular in Indian, Nepalese, Pakistan, Sri Lankan, Cuban cuisines. You can use cumin in traditional way like how bread from France are made. Now a days you can use it in alcohol blend too.

Usually cumin is hot and lighter in color. In India, Unjha is biggest market for cumin traders and it is one stop for all the farmers where they all sells it through auctions. Around 700 traders are based in Unjha market which is in Gujarat and around 100 km from Ahmedabad City.

Green Cardamom Usage

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Native from India and Nepal, Green Cardamom is used in varieties of dishes in culinary process.

They can be found in three varieties;

1. Malabar

2. Mysore

3. Vazhuka

Green Cardamom Usage

Malabar is native of Kerala, India. Mysore is native of Karnataka. Vazhuka is hybrid of Malabar and Mysore Cardamoms.

Cardamom is mainly used for flavoring in food and drink....also as cooking spices and medicine.

It has a unique and intensely aromatic fragrance.

Navratri Garba Ramzat in Bangalore

2011-09-27T01:02:00.000-07:00

Its going to be a great 9+1 night out for Banglorians who wants to enjoy Gujarati Garba in Bangalore. I know you can't stop dancing on Garba Tune. I will write about venues available for Garba in Bangalore.

Black Cardamom (Elaichi) Usage

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Black Cardamom is know as Brown Cardamom too. It is used as a spice and for flavoring. Mainly it is used for smoky flavor. In India and Pakistan, they use it in savory and rice items like Biriyani or Rice Pulav. Also used in making traditional tea.

Black Cardamom Usage

In China, they use it for meat item and also in Vietnam for soup.

Largest producer of Black Cardamom country is Nepal and then India. In Manipur, it is used as medicine for cold, cough and vomiting.

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Star Aniseed (Star anise) Usage

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Star Aniseed is widely known as spice in Indian Spice kinds. It is star shaped and native from southwest China. They usually harvested before they ripe.

Star Aniseed beans

In this modern world culinary experience is great in terms of diversity. Usually star aniseeds are used in baking and liquor production. Its also increases flavor of meat. All over India, during Biriyani preparation they are used without fail. Its coming up in China also. Also garam masala of Malay and Indonesian cuisine. Traditional Chinese uses star aniseeds in their food.

As a remedy, they are part of tea preparation too. After meal one can chew to digest food.

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Phool Makhana (Popped Lotus Seeds) usage

2011-09-21T21:47:00.000-07:00

One of the considered as spices amongst other Indian Spices...Phool Makhana. They are widely used in many curry and quiet tasteful too. Basically they are used as substitute of meat and loves by Vegetarians.

They are puffy and looks white with black specks. You can roast or fry them. They tend to become chewy if you boil them and make curry of it. They can be kept for long period and no hard storing them for a year or two.

Also they are used as remedy for Heart Disease. They are also effective in heart nourishment and prevent insomnia.

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Stay healthy !

Sorry state of Md. Azruddin in Hyderabad

2011-09-17T03:53:00.000-07:00

I pay my homage to former cricketer's son Ayzuddin who died in bike accident @ Hyderabad. No wonder, this was hi-class accident reported in near time when all are busy praising UPA-II. I trust that this sad moment will make some effects on road safety people and para-medics who were not available and he had to be carry in Police Jeep to reach hospital. It took them 1 hour to reach hospital from accident stop and believe me, without any medical equipments or help.

I really don't expect Mr. former captain to be in sad state but if there was some responsible handling of this case, today his son would have been alive.

I know 1000CC bikes are great and they meant for riding fast and furious way but Indian roads are big no no for them. We all know how good this road are and safety for it's users.

I hope Mr. Captain will raise some serious concerns over this accident in Indian Parliament and bring some solution for road mishaps and it's safety. Nobody never wants to die this way.

God Bless the departed Soul.

Its never too late for apologize

2011-09-15T00:05:00.000-07:00

People often makes mistake and believe they are sometimes arrogant enough not to realized their mistakes. Life is simple and we don't need to make it technological. We have to always remember that the bond of friendship or any relationship whether its personal of professional, it is good to apologize when we are wrong.

When in public life, we do mistakes and it will hurt other. Apology will make them feel that you have realized your mistake and you are sorry for the same.

We are never too big to be arrogant or egoistic. Remember, nothing is permanent in this life so do our soul. It will depart at any point of time which is decided by person sitting above us.

Enjoy Life Peacefully !!!

How to celebrate Birthday in India

2011-08-31T23:04:00.001-07:00

It is my usual affair that I really don’t bother to be happy or overjoyed on my birthdays. Since I was turning 26 and had good time to think about better thing, I started my day with visiting ISKON Temple in Ahmedabad with my mom and brother. Later, we went to my mom’s brother house and spent close to 5 hours talking and sipping tea with biscuits. Also we were watching SALT movie considering the plot of Angelina. Evening was blocked with friends and we planned for dinner of S.G. Highway @ Shiv Shakti Dhaba in Ahmedabad.

I called Mi Amor and Sam for confirmation. Picked them at 6:00 pm and drove on highway with pleasant air of Amdavad. We reached at the Dhaba around 6:45 pm. Sam wanted to smoke and we couldn’t stop him either. Couple of jokes and good time..it was time for dinner at 8:30pm because the Rain God was watching us. We finished at 9:30pm and drove back to Ahmedabad city.

This time my birthday was peaceful and nothing felt special though it was good time with family and few friends.

I am thinking to explore nearby places very soon and keep you updated about happenings in my life.

YPR ADI Express traveling experience

2011-08-20T02:28:00.001-07:00

Side effects of leaving routine exercise for a month

2011-08-18T00:31:00.000-07:00

All right,

Its been one month since I am not following my routine of exercise daily. I used to workout for one and half hour every day. Considering the fact that I am not following my routine, below are the basic effects on my body since I have stopped workout.

1. Feeling lousy at a time during days.
2. Also weight is gained very fast because muscles are eating for more calories and at the same time it is not consumed.
3. Problem in sleeping because body is full of calories and can't sleep well.
4. In morning, not able to wake up on time.

Above said is fact and other side effects too which I am going to figure it out very soon.

By the way, I am starting workout again with full force from August 24th, 2011. So no more lousy feeling and gaining weight. It will be all fine as it was.

Stay Healthy, Live Healthy
Be Happy

How to ask for what you want ?

2011-08-18T00:24:00.001-07:00

Its been long time since I have heard from you.

2011-08-17T05:58:00.001-07:00

Back in real business with good backup

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Get back in action from September, 2011

2011-08-10T02:01:00.001-07:00

Which are the steps to take during Terrorist Attack ?

2011-07-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

Best way to reach Ahmedabad from Bangalore

2011-07-14T23:48:00.001-07:00

Reason behind July13 Bomb Blasts in Mumbai, India

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Dayanidhi Maran fired from Cabinet Ministry of India

2011-07-07T01:31:00.001-07:00

First workout and the feeling of great strength (Day 1)

2011-07-06T05:03:00.000-07:00

July 06,2011 6:00 A.M (IST)

At 6:05 AM, I started walking towards Gym which is located about 500Mtrs from my room. Since I have decided to walk everyday to gym and while coming back too...its going to be a roller coaster ride everyday.

Reached Gym after 10minutes and here the problem starts because my hippo body doesn't accept any pain from anyone but this time I was throwing stones and started killing him.

First round was cycling for 10 minutes and I guess I had completed about 1Km. Then came thigh exercise..well it was quiet good and relaxing too. Later came some Zig Zag stuff which was for tummy :P

All right it was break for couple of minutes...and then started real killing weight lifting and some shoulder exercise. Also did some sit ups along with push ups and abdomen exercise.

Finally, sona belt came..ha ha ha ha...I know we all sea in TV Shopping and believe me I never liked them but this was something difference and as per trainer...it will relax your bums and all shitty part of the body.

Weighed myself and it was 75KG flat :D and I am proud of it.

Came back home after an hour and I was hungry like hell. Ate one apple, a pomegranate and 2 Raspberry.

Life saver Shreeji Khakhra from Rajkot

2011-07-04T23:13:00.000-07:00

Long time friends,

Since last 1 year and I am happen to be on ventilator of this life in terms of food I am getting here to eat. No doubt that good Idli and Dosa do wonder to me sometimes but at the end this North Indian wants some wheat things to fulfill his appetite. Thankfully, I found Shreeji Khakhra here in one of the grocery store called Nilgeeri and to my surprise they are from Rajkot, Gujarat.

I eat five packets a week i.e. 200 each morning for five days which cost me Rs. 200.00 and hell yeah I am good and happy when I have it.

To my surprise, there is Dadi Khakhra too and they are made in Bangalore City. Let me tell you that they are the worst Khakhra I have had in my life time.

You got to learn, listen and then lead.

2011-06-25T00:18:00.001-07:00

Below is the inspiring video from US Military General. Watch and comment. Cheers

The real deal of abdomen guard while playing

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