A versatile vegetable, ash gourd, also known as winter melon or “petha” in Hindi, is widely consumed in Indian dishes. It has a mild flavour and high water content which makes it perfect to add to dishes, especially during peak summer months. Given its cooling properties, ash gourd also makes an excellent addition not just in juices and salads in the raw form, but also in soups and stews. You might have heard a hundred different ways to consume this vegetable but ever wondered which is the best way to get the most nutrition out of it? If this question has made you contemplate the same, then fret not!
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Nutritionist Leema Mahajan (@leemamahajan) shared a video on her Instagram handle responding to all your hot questions related to ash gourd with her cool answers.
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Let's admit it, we have all been in a situation where midway through our second or third cocktail, we realize that it does not taste the way we expected it to. Whether it is because of the ingredients, (less) amount of alcohol, or the presentation in general. Friday is here and it is time to embrace the weekend with open arms. Most of us will have plans to party. But when we go out, we risk all kinds of bummer – bad music, bad food, and the most feared of all – bad cocktails! While the former two are out of our hands, as drink connoisseurs, we can make sure our cocktails don't taint our experience. If you are someone who finds themselves in a similar situation, then fret not! We have combined a list of 5 telltale signs that your bartender is not making your cocktails properly.
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Bhagyashree's foodie escapades never fail to initiate a conversation on the Internet. Be it her “Tuesday Tips” or drool-worthy gastronomical adventure, the actress' foodie endeavours have a separate fan base. Now, Bhagyashree is back with yet another episode of her yummilicious diary. So, what's on the menu? Authentic Oriya dishes. Bhagyashree has shared a picture of the grand feast on Instagram Stories. The pic shows a big bowl of “pakhala bhaat (fermented rice)” kept in the centre. It is surrounded by small bowls carrying, what seems like bhaja, badi chura, and pumpkin fritters. She wrote, “The authentic pakhala bhaat! A typical Oriya dish made from fermented rice.”
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Guess what was on the dessert menu? Bhagyashree ended her dinner with “orange kufi”. The actress dropped a Boomerang showing the kulfi, which was served inside a whole orange.
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