\Are you geared up to host the Holi party? What are the specials you are going to do for this season? Holi is a grand festival where people from all religions celebrate with great enthusiasm. People will usually spray different colours on each other, wear new clothes, greet relatives and much more. On this occasion, there is a custom to prepare a number of traditional Holi dishes and enjoy the festival with friends and family.

Since we are close to Holi, we have shared the list of top Holi dishes to try in your home. Check out the delicious food list and start preparing!

Gujiya

Can anyone forget the syrup dripping gujiyas on this season? Yes, Gujiya is a native dish of Rajasthan that is made using maida, flour, khoya and dry fruits mixture. It is deep fried in ghee and then dipped in sugary syrup. If you are a health conscious person, then you can bake the gujiyas and serve at an ease. Make sure to brush some oil over the gujiyas before keeping in the oven.

Phirni

Phirni is a special sweet that is popular during the Festive season like Holi, Diwali, etc. The more ingredients you use, the rich flavour it will offer. Some of the essential ingredients that you can add include Roses, Berries, Fruits, Nuts and much more.

Crisp Snacks

Holi is a festival that will make everyone feel hungry all throughout the day. So, prepare different flavours of snacks to keep the guests entertained. Namak Paare and Shakkar Paare are the two popular snack varieties that can be made easily in home.

Bhaang and Thandai

Bhaang is an exotic drink that is specially prepared during the festival of Holi. Made using cannabis leaves, this recipe is loved by people of all ages. People will also make use of whole spices, rose petals, poppy seeds and melon seeds in the drink.

Chaat Center

Do you like to taste the sizzling tikkis, cottony bhallas and crunchy golgappe? Start preparing these dishes for Holi and make the festive more special.

If you like to share any of your exotic recipe, then do comment below. 

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Sanjana Patel, the executive chef of a popular restaurant recently bagged the first “Pastry Queen of India” award in Gurgaon. The grand event was conducted by the Academy of Pastry Arts in association with Remini Flera Italy and Elle & Vire. After few days of competition, Chef Sanjana Patel was being crowded as the winner of the pastry competition. Sanjana Patel will also proudly represent the upcoming Pastry Championship to be held on January 2016.

Task Offered at the Day

It is believed that seven women took part in the pastry competition and there was so much curiosity among the viewers to see the pastry winner. The challengers were required to make a sugar showpiece which includes a sculpture out of sugar, coffee dessert in a glass, chocolate-based cake and a tart. The first day was spent in preparing the mixture while the next day went in applying the finishing touches.

Judges in the Competition

The grand competition was valued by some of the great personalities like Chef Dinesh Rawat , Chef Thomas and Chef Avijit Ghosh. All these judges below to top hotel chains in India. It is a great news to have them in the selection of a tough pastry competition.

Sanjana faced a tough competition with few of her competitors from Guragon, New Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai

Sanjana’s Key to Success

The Queen of Pastry Sanjana revealed that her hard work and training helped to achieve the grand success. She has confirmed that she will be participating in the World Pastry Championship too.

To appreciate her talent, the Academy of Pastry Arts India has planned to offer a special training for Sanjana. It is great to hear the Sanjana will be the first woman in India to take part in the World Pastry Championship.

Do share this news with your friends and stay updated! If you have any interesting stories, please feel free to write back to us.

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Chole Bhature, Rogan Josh and Delhi ki Chaat are some of the delicious recipes offered by the North Indian cuisine in India. All these North Indian dishes are characterized by spicy vegetables, rich aromatic gravies and desserts. Moreover, the people in the cities ensure to utilize fresh vegetables, fruits, grains and spices to lead a healthy life.

When comparing to other cuisines, it is believed that northern Indian food is prepared using ghee and butter. You can also prepare some tasty dishes like Dal Tadka and Rajma- Chawal in the comfort of your home itself.

Also, new local foods like chaulai ki saag and kanjichanges will be made available according to the seasons. All these local foods are made using healthy ingredients like black carrots, gajar ka halwa and much more. Here is the list of the top 3 NorthIndian recipes in India below:

Chole Bhature

One of the best North Indian dishes that are popular all over India is Chole Bhature. This delicious food is a cuisine straight from the Punjabi Kitchen. It is a healthy dish that is prepared using wheat, maida, channas, tomatoes and other essentials. You have to only make the channa masala in a appropriate manner. Do give a try to this dish once!

Rogan Josh

Originated in Kashmir, Rogan Josh is a spicy dish that leaves you mesmerized with its taste. Meat lovers would definitely love this dish. Some of the main ingredients used in the dish include meat, ginger garlic paste, ghee, chilli power and so on. You can prepare some rice and have this gravey for side dish.

Malai Ki Kheer

If you are searching for any new desserts, then try Malai Ki Kheer in your home. It is also one of the famous North Indian desserts in India. Malai Ki Kheer is made using condensed milk, nuts, khoya cream and more. The cook time would be just 30 minutes. Anyone can try this recipe in their home.

Conclusion

Do try all the above top North Indian dishes and share your comments. You can also share your own recipes with us. 

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Are you suffering from high blood pressure? Searching for any remedy for this health issue? If you are looking for these details, then you have landed in the right place. At present, more than half of the adults are having high blood pressure and they are unable to control it. Moreover, the same condition (high bp) can lead to severe diseases like heart attack, sudden stroke, kidney damage and much more.

What’s the good news here? Yeah, the people need not move to meditations to lower their high blood pressure. The kind of nutrients and minerals you intake matters the most. Few scientists and researchers have found that the people should ensure to have a balance between the salt and sugar. The more you take, the more harmful. Some of the cardiologists have identified a list of specific foods that may help to reduce your blood pressure. Let us have a quick look at those below:

Blueberries

Having one cup of blueberries everyday will gradually lower your blood pressure and arterial stiffness. This powerful fruit has the capacity to cut the risk of heart disease and other serious diseases. Moreover, the expert doctor says that regular consumption of blueberries will delay the progression of hypertension or prehypertension. So, start taking blueberries from today and experience the benefits!

Yogurt

Yogurt is a great supplement for blood pressure. It not helps in reducing the BP but also regulates the hormone system and functioning of the body. People should ensure to add yogurt in their diet schedule everyday as to get improved results. Food is the medicine for your health problem. Avoid eating lot of medicines rather take specific foods and keep your body healthy.

Cocoa Powder

Do you know that cocoa powder has a great effect on lowering your blood pressure? Yes, the flavanol-rich chocolate is small but plays a significant role on your body. It lowers an average of 2-3mm Hg in the short term. Although there is not much evidence, the patients say that the consumption of cocoa powder has made this happen.

Bananas

According to American Heart Association, the doctors advise the people to consume high rich potassium foods as to avoid the negative effects of sodium. One medium size banana has over 400 mg of potassium and therefore reduces blood pressure to a great extent. Some of the other potassium rich foods include white beans, yogurt, potatoes, seeds and nuts and more.

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