I finally made my own idli paste…this is how u do it
take 5 portions of rice (boiled rice). The portions can be in anything…cups, tumblers…anything.
Boiled rice is better than normal rice. But do not get the long one…get salem boiled…
the rice is small small….witish and off witish…
if it is the normal rice also it is ok but take only 3 portions…
soak it in water for about 4 to 5 hours
Instead of using any moisturisers or creams for the skin, try this…
as soon as you finish bath pat yourself with a towel ( do not rub away the water)
then apply coconut oil all over your body on the supple moist skin.
This would do…no need of any moisturiser…
I tried this and found it very good.
the coconut oil does not make the skin sticky…it evaporates after sometime. but the skin does not become dry.
It seems if this is practised continuously, over time the skin texture changes naturally….
After squeezing a lemon dont throw away the cup like structure of the lemon peel. Pour a few drops of coconut oil into it and rub it on your elbows, knees and any other portion of skin which is darkened…..it helps lghten and soften the skin.
The other day I was at the clinic and saw this ad there…
If you have any trouble with ulcers in the mouth, then take a fresh cut onion piece and place it on the ulcer for sometime. The ulcer will vanish. Looks like something I should try next time I get an ulcer.
Dont know how many of these tips really work…and also what I find is,…some of them work for some people and some dont..So I guess it also depends from eprson to person…Here goes…
1. After washing your hair pour milk all over it. Leave it for 2 minutes and then rinse it out for shiny long hair.
2. Soak a few almonds in milk overnight. Grind them and mix with honey. Use this as a face or body scrub.
3. You could add a little milk to your bath water and bathe normally for soft skin.
Use preboiled unpaturised milk as a liquid pack on your face. Milk is a natural bleaching agent and nourishes the skin. It is also a skin softener.
Posted by vidhya | Posted in Kitchen Tips | Posted on 01-11-2008
Take a small cup of dhania, few red chillies, 1 tsp pepper balls, 1 tsp jeera, 1 tsp kadalai paruppu (Tamil) or kadle bele ( kannada).
Fry the above ingredients without oil in a pan for about 3 minutes. Do not allow colour to turn black. Grind it in a mixie and store.
This can be used as a powder with every curry that you make. Goes very well with brinjal and capsicum. You can also fry ladies finger, slit it and stuff this powder and serve.
It is equivalent to the north Indian garam masala.
Posted by vidhya | Posted in Hair care | Posted on 01-11-2008
It seems a good diet is very important to prevent dandruff…check this out..
To begin with, t one should resort to an all-fruit diet for about five days and take three meals a day of juicy fruits.
Citrus fruits, bananas, dried, stewed, or tinned fruits should not be taken
After the all-fruit diet, one can gradually adopt a well-balanced diet, with emphasis on raw foods, especially fresh fruits and vegetables. Further short periods of an all-fruit diet for three days or so may be necessary at monthly intervals till the skin’s condition improves.
Moong dal halwa is something I love… I need to try this when I make it..
While making moong dal halwa, add one tbsp flour to ghee and fry for one second before adding the ground moong dal. This will prevent the dal from sticking to the pan.
Chopping raisins is made easier if you grease the knife with a little butter.
To remove lipstick stains from clothes, soak the stain in methylated spirit. Spread a little glycerin to soften it and finally wash with soap and warm water.
If playing cards stick together, sprinkle some talcum powder over them, you can have a smooth deal.
To prevent the pages of books from turning brittle and brown, sprinkle vibhuthi or grey ash in between them. The pages will retain their shine and strength.