The other day I was reminded of Story of Yayati, who lost his youth and regained it from his son Puru. Everyone wants to stay young forever. We all want a youthful face especially after 40 when the lines first start to appear. Every cosmetic company worth its name has some special serum or cream which claims to erase fine lines from our face and bring back the suppleness. And interestingly all of these claim that theirs is the only product which does so as backed by some medical experts and endorsed by 85-95% of people who used the product.
But you can have wrinkle free face without spending a dime. Yes !!! Its true. I will tell you some exercises which if you do , will help you in regaining a young face. This is called Facial Yoga. I can not show visually but I will give you the link where you can go and see for yourself. I have been practising it for only 15 days and have been amazed by the results.
Our grandmother had glowing skins even at 78. Most of them used "Ubtan" on their face and body everyday. It is a paste made with 1 tbsp chick pea flour, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp milk and 1/2 tbsp sandalwood powder. Mix everything and apply it to your face.Leave it for a few minutes. You will begin to feel your skin tightening. Rub it off with lukewarm water. The chick pea flour will ex foliate, the milk will moisterize and turmeric will act as anti biotic and give you the glow. Sandalwood powder is for the perfume. Do it everyday and see your face look young and blemish less.
Our kitchen is full of remedies for day to day ailments and beauty care. How much attention we pay is the key.
And now to use our kitchen for recipes. We will continue the finger food. Why do we call it finger food/ Because we can just pick these with our fingers and eat. No plates required necessarily.
Sabz Aloo
Ingredients:
250 gms potatoes
1 bunch fresh coriander leaves
2 tbsp lemon juice
4 green chillies
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp cashew paste
Salt to taste
Boil the potatoes and cut them in 2" pieces.. Mix all other ingredients and pulse in a blender till smooth. Transfer to a bowl and add potatoes. Serve with a toothpick for every piece.
Crispy Cutlets
Ingredients:
200 gms Poha ( flattened rice)
2 green chillies
200 gms paneer( Indian cheese)
1 tbs corn starch- optional
sprig rosemary diced
1 tsp amchoor powder (dry mango powder)
1/2 tsp of saunf ( fennel seeds)
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp oil
salt to taste
Soak poha in water or wash it in running water till a little soft. Put it in a sieve and leave for 7-8 minutes. It will become very soft. Meanwhile grate Paneer. Add all other ingredients. Add poha and mix thoroughly. Make 4" wide patties of medium thickness. Heat the griddle and roast the patties 4-5 at a time for 4-5 minutes each side. Alternately you can roast them in oven at 400" C. Bake them for about 6-7 minutes each side. Serve hot with a dip or chutney. ( recipes given earlier)
We will continue with finger food. Tomorrow - Sandwiches
Meanwhile keep smiling and keep cooking
Bon Appetit
But you can have wrinkle free face without spending a dime. Yes !!! Its true. I will tell you some exercises which if you do , will help you in regaining a young face. This is called Facial Yoga. I can not show visually but I will give you the link where you can go and see for yourself. I have been practising it for only 15 days and have been amazed by the results.
Our grandmother had glowing skins even at 78. Most of them used "Ubtan" on their face and body everyday. It is a paste made with 1 tbsp chick pea flour, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp milk and 1/2 tbsp sandalwood powder. Mix everything and apply it to your face.Leave it for a few minutes. You will begin to feel your skin tightening. Rub it off with lukewarm water. The chick pea flour will ex foliate, the milk will moisterize and turmeric will act as anti biotic and give you the glow. Sandalwood powder is for the perfume. Do it everyday and see your face look young and blemish less.
Our kitchen is full of remedies for day to day ailments and beauty care. How much attention we pay is the key.
And now to use our kitchen for recipes. We will continue the finger food. Why do we call it finger food/ Because we can just pick these with our fingers and eat. No plates required necessarily.
Sabz Aloo
Ingredients:
250 gms potatoes
1 bunch fresh coriander leaves
2 tbsp lemon juice
4 green chillies
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp cashew paste
Salt to taste
Boil the potatoes and cut them in 2" pieces.. Mix all other ingredients and pulse in a blender till smooth. Transfer to a bowl and add potatoes. Serve with a toothpick for every piece.
Crispy Cutlets
Ingredients:
200 gms Poha ( flattened rice)
2 green chillies
200 gms paneer( Indian cheese)
1 tbs corn starch- optional
sprig rosemary diced
1 tsp amchoor powder (dry mango powder)
1/2 tsp of saunf ( fennel seeds)
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp oil
salt to taste
Soak poha in water or wash it in running water till a little soft. Put it in a sieve and leave for 7-8 minutes. It will become very soft. Meanwhile grate Paneer. Add all other ingredients. Add poha and mix thoroughly. Make 4" wide patties of medium thickness. Heat the griddle and roast the patties 4-5 at a time for 4-5 minutes each side. Alternately you can roast them in oven at 400" C. Bake them for about 6-7 minutes each side. Serve hot with a dip or chutney. ( recipes given earlier)
We will continue with finger food. Tomorrow - Sandwiches
Meanwhile keep smiling and keep cooking
Bon Appetit
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