Food Mood and Soul

Recipe: Mushroom Fried Rice Mushroom fried rice is one of the quick stir-fried rice dish, especially when you have a rush hour to cook a meal. It’s incredibly tasty and one of my favorite kind of a comfort rice dish. This mushroom fried rice is made with long grain basmati rice, mushrooms and topped with Spring onion. Though, it is originally a Chinese dish, but I am sharing here my own fusion recipe. So, mind it all mushroom lover, Once you experience  the soulful taste of this dish, it will be one of  your favorite too. Cuisine:  Fusion International Course:  Meal Diet:  Vegetarian Ingredients 2 Cup cooked basmati rice or long grained rice 3 Small to medium garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 Medium onion 200 Grams white button mushrooms, chopped into medium pieces 2 clove garlic, finally chopped 1/2 inch Ginger piece tbs soy sauce 1/2 tbs vinegar 3 tbs salted butter 1/2 cup green peas Handful spring onions, chopped finely ...

"I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become"-   Carl Jung    What is "Letting Go" ? There comes a time in our life, where many things around us may have lost its color, we feel struggling to make meaning out of something with a hope. From my this article, I want to make people understand about the importance of this process, that will bring the light back into their lives.  This process called "Letting Go" that means, you are willing to release the past and future, and start living in the present moment. Sometimes your heart needs to break a little for the light to get in and this process is very important for your emotional health & helps you to get that light back into your life. Letting go doesn’t mean to force yourself to forget what has happened. Instead, letting go is a process of where we learn to surrender our painful beliefs and emotions, and welcoming in better understanding, forgiveness, love and self love.There i...

Top 10 Surprising Spiritual Facts You May Not Know In my previous article on  Spiritual Awakening , I have written about all the factors which may help you to recognize your inner strength. As we are having many planets retrograde continuously, we are more shifting into the new earth energy. It means more people are becoming spiritually awake on this earth and its important to know some other spiritual facts, which I want to bring into your notice. If this article seems interesting to you, means you are the one who is either awake or waking up and becoming more interested in spirituality than ever before. Some of us usually find that every time we look around, we see 11:11, 2:22, 3:33 etc. It's an indication that you are aliened in  synchronicity  of spiritual shift. You are either awake or rising. From this article, I want to assist you with some interesting facts on spiritual ground, that you ought to know. I have experienced many of them and others, I have bee...

Recipe: Marinated Barbeque Vegetable  The BBQ vegetables is well known and an international recipe, but every culture has a different way of making it. Basically, this recipe is all about of grilled vegetables, but I am sharing a fusion version of  "Marinated Barbeque Vegetable", which is marinated (before cooking) in  homemade antipasto. The hot, Soft and juicy veggies chunks, absorb flavor from marination and make a great experience for your taste buds . Cuisine: Fusion International Course: Meal Diet: Vegetarian Marinated BBQ Vegetable Ingredients: VEGETABLES  1 Red bell peppers 1 Yellow bell peppers 2 Medium onions 200 grams button mushrooms 200 grams Cottage Cheese (You may also add zucchini, eggplant & broccoli) 250 gram Yogurt 2 tsp virgin olive oil 1 tsp each salt and pepper 2 tsp salted butter 1 tsp coriander powder 1 teaspoon  lemon juice 1  tablespoon ginger & garlic paste 2 tsp Gram fl...

“If love is not seen or felt, it does not exist or serve you” -The Little Prince This concept apply not only to romantic relationships but also to your friendships, parenting, family relationships, and most importantly our relationship with ourselves. We all want to feel loved. Though, most of us don't want to admit it, but who doesn't like to hear how much we are loved by our parents, friends, children and from many others, who are important to us in may ways. Their expressions make us feel special, important and immensely happy. When we consider someone as a part of our life, it means they have begun to play an important role by being with us. In those moments, reciprocation of feelings and actions play an import role. Whereas, there are many people in this world, who believes that certain relationship should have an obvious understanding of love. However, there are also some people, who have a problem in expressing their love in relationships. In this article,...

Mother's Day Special: When God Made Mother One day God looked down at all of the little babies and worried that "Who could be so trust worthy to take care of them here on earth"? He knew this person needn’t have to be perfect, but should be able to love the babies in her own beautifully way ! Yes, then God made "Mother". Mothers are not rare to find, but Good mothers are. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a good mother? Well, many of you are not a mother yet, but most of you have experienced the warmth of mother's love. However, we can relate/ feel it better, when we are in the same shoes. Some Memorable Moments with my Daughter Today's article is dedicated to all great mothers, who gave their Heart and Soul  for their children.  To those, who could not restrained tears from their eyes, when they hold their babies for the first time in their arms and have kept awake all the night with their toddlers many times. A Mother, who ...

Easy Snack Recipe: Hara Bhara Kebab Hara bhara Kebab is well-known for its goodness of health , crispy bite and smooth texture. The bright green color of the kababs comes from the spinach and green peas which is mixed along with mashed boiled potatoes. Hara Bhara Kebab is a very easy to make at home. This simple and easy recipe is also popular for its easier digestibility & health benefits. They make perfect starters for parties and can be paired up well with an evening tea or coffee. Cuisine: Indian Course: Appetizer Diet:    Vegetarian ( high protein) Hara Bhara Kebab Ingredients 2 cups Spinach Leaves 1/4 cup Coriander Leaves , chopped 1 Potato (Aloo) , boiled 1 inch Ginger , grated 1 cup Green peas, slightly fried 4 Green Chillies , finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Dry Mango Powder 2-3 tablespoon Gram flour  Cooking Oil , to shallow fry Chaat Masala Powder , to taste Salt , to taste Method To begin  with making these Hara B...

"Little Dog For Sale" A Motivational Short Story  Today, I am again back with a short story, which is a powerful read for you and the children around you. There is always a great thing about these stories, are many of them are legends supposedly hundreds of years old, and there’s always a moral at the end of the story. This story is again one of my favorite which leaves me speechless every times. A shop owner placed a signboard above his shop that said: “Little Dog For Sale.” Signs like this always have a way of attracting young children, and to no surprise, a young boy saw the sign and approached the owner; “ Can I see that dog on the sale please ?" he asked. The store owner replied, “Yes! of course.” The shop owner smiled and whistled. One puppy came out lagging & limping. Immediately the little boy asked, “What’s wrong with that little dog?” The shop owner explained that, according to veterinarian examination, this dog doesn't have a hip socket...

We all know that the whole world is going through a tough phase. Many medical researches have shown that by developing a strong immune system, can diminish the risk of COVID-19 infection. A strong immunity plays an essential role in preventing us during this quarantine period. In this Article, I 'll cover the top immunity booster foods  which are easily available & help your body stay strong to fight off infections. These listed foods are also Super Anti-Viral Food which can boost your defenses mechanism against viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens So, The list goes on here: 1) Green to Rescue: Broccoli &   Spinach is a nutrient powerhouse for your immune system. One cup of broccoli has an equal effect of vitamin C as an orange. The nutrients in spinach boost immune function for cell division and DNA repair. Both vegetable are high in beta-carotene, potassium, magnesium, zinc, many vitamins and iron. 2) Go for Garlic & Ginger: People have prai...

Your living room or family room is the most commonly used room of the house. It should be a center of your relaxation where you can have a all sense of serenity. Are you worrying about a small room to be a living room especially in an apartment or rethinking for going a modern look?  Well, then, these simple tricks may work for you to turn a small space into bigger  & also restyle an ordinary room into a modern conversion. It's not magic; it's just a smart styling. Get ready to Pin all these tips and transform your living room into a comfortable, stylish oasis for you to enjoy. 1) Let the light pour In : If your living room has access to a ton of natural light, don't block it out with dark curtains. Let the light get in to make the space feel more airy and open. Even if you don't have large windows and much of sunlight, choose lighter shades to maximize the light you do have. Semi-sheer shades of curtains may be certainly a good choice. 2) Play with the L...

The children are the future of World & before children go to school, they learn essential skills in their best way like through play, interaction, and discussion. Nursery or kindergarten plays a key role in facilitating opportunities for learning and development. To make sure children grow up to be good adults, encouraging positive behavior in children is very essential for parents. These 7 easy steps can boost a lot of positives in your child. 1. Environment: People around the children are always a powerful teacher. It plays a important role to teach them a human behavior. Apparently, everything you do, your child is looking up to you. In fact, the more harmonious, realistic and positive aura you will maintain in the house, your child will build the same mental impression and is likely to grow out of that images. 2. Attentive Listening: Listen to your children attentively and without judging. Listening is a powerful tool that makes your child feel that he also belongs ...

Easy Tomato Cucumber & Cheese Sandwich Recipe  Tomato Cucumber Cheese Sandwich is a popular vegetarian breakfast recipe that consists of a filling of sliced tomatoes and cucumbers with a cheese slice that makes this sandwich heavenly.  Its a very quick recipe & perfect for rushed mornings. This sandwich goes very well with any shake,coffee & Tea. Tomato Cucumber & Cheese Sandwich Cuisine: International Course: Snack Diet: Vegetarian Ingredients 8 Whole White OR Brown Bread 2 Tomatoes , sliced thin into rounds 1 Cucumber , peeled and sliced into thin rounds Salt , to taste Black pepper powder , to sprinkle 2 tablespoons Butter 4 tablespoons Mayo 4 tablespoons Tomato Ketchup                                                                       Method To...

This wonderful article is dedicated to all, who play the role of efficient home-makers. Home-makers have an in-built skill to manage the functioning of entire house. They cook, clean, arrange the daily mess as well as take care of kids, family members and occasionally guests too.  Most home-maker always ensure that all desires and wishes of their family members are fulfilled and  for this sometime they start neglect of their personal likes, dislikes as well as their physical and mental health. But the truth is,  unless the care taker of the house is physically and mentally fit, the house cannot function smoothly. So, if everything that you actually do, as a home-maker, you are an equivalent to a manager, why should you stay away from the benefits of time management? With effective time management, you can save a lot of time which you can utilize completely for yourself. I am also a home maker & often felt grief by seeing around people busy through out the d...

Recipe: Puff Pastry sheet   For some of you finding puff pastry sheets in your grocery store is easy. Whom for not, the recipe is here. So, try puffs , sweet & buttery croissant with this pastry sheet at home. Pastry sheet Ingredients  for the dough: 2 cups All Purpose Flour 2 tablespoons All Purpose Flour, for dusting 250 grams Butter (unsalted) 1/4 cup Chilled water Method To begin with Potato Puff Pastry, In a mixing bowl sieve all-purpose flour with 1/4 teaspoon salt, white vinegar or lime juice and mix everything well. Add 60 grams of unsalted butter and mash with your hands. Mix all the ingredients by rubbing between your palms. Now add cold water, little at a time to make a dough. Sprinkle some all purpose flour on working surface and knead dough for 7 minutes without adding water. Transfer the dough in a plastic or cling wrap and refrigerate it for about 20 minutes. Take 2 sticks of unsalted butter (approximately 200...

Snack Recipe :Veg Puff Veg Potato Puff tastes delicious and is perfect to serve as a tea time snack. We usually get ready made pastry sheet for puffs in  the market but we can easily make it at home too. I have shared the recipe for pastry sheet, which I have followed to make puffs at couple of times.  Here, I am writing a recipe to make  Potato Puff   which is a perfect tea time snack with hot tea Or Coffee .  Even you can pack this in your kid’s snack box also. If you like this recipe, you can also try it with another stuffing like Cottage Cheese ,Mushroom & many more. Cuisine : North Indian Recipes Course:  Snack Diet:  Vegetarian Potato Puff baked at home Ingredients for stuffing: 2 Potatoes, boiled 1 Onion , finely chopped 2 sprig Coriander Leaves , finely chopped 1 teaspoon Ginger , grated 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala Powder 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds...

Having a charismatic personality means keeping a right balance of your Self-esteem & Kindness. Everyone enjoys the company of such kind of a person. Basically, I believe we should make a decision to move toward building a more charismatic personality because the world needs  more people like this to maintain a social balance. Here are the simple tips to practice in your day-today life, which can certainly help you to raise your charisma. 1. Listening skills Many times, in a conversation, a charismatic person holds the spotlight. A good healthy conversation, however, involves paying full attention to what each other says, is usually their key skill. They are invaluable people and sometime they even listen more than they speak in all conversations. This is the one of finest key which has to be followed to improve our own charisma. 2. Be Generous Do not be selfish. A charismatic person always offers a help to the others. They don't take humanity as an investment, where the...

"A Shooting star is another name for a meteoroid that burns up as it passes through the Earth’s atmosphere. So, a shooting star isn’t a star at all." These can be bright, and leave a streak in the sky that can last for more than a minute. Some are so large they even make crackling noises as they pass through the atmosphere. Some cultures have a different & strong beliefs and superstitions in the meaning of shooting stars. Traditionally shooting stars can also meant a new birth and changes in ones life and also a wish for a better life. It also a symbol of a brief fleeting moment which can be consider of ones ultimate destiny. In many cultures, it is said that this bring Good Luck, A change or big event is coming towards your life, it can also be a symbol of endings. Shooting stars are actually one of the most diverse omens we have throughout our history. In Greek & many places in Europe still it's considered to be an excellent opportunity to grant o...

“If you knew how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought.”― Peace Pilgrim" You have probably heard these words many times, “you should have a positive attitude…”. Have you ever wondered what is the meaning of these words? OR why this positive attitude matters? In this post, I would like to offer a few explanations about the core meaning of these words. Positive attitude is a state of your own mind that envisions and expects favorable results. Yes, it sounds useful on the surface but in some situation in our life, we prefer to dismiss it. Many studies has shown that it has an amazing impact on your life and health. It can reduce the stress and make every moment worth experiencing. Surely, many people who are reading this article, believes in Positive Thinking. That's why they are here. We all want to apply this theory in our life but the question what can be done ,when life throws us out of the parachute? Play along with me for a moment...