5 Mouthwatering And Easy Suji (Semolina) Recipes for Snacks

Suji or Semolina is a granulated coarse flour made from durum wheat that is used in a variety of dishes, both sweet and savoury. Here are five easy suji recipes that you can enjoy along with your evening tea:


Upma is a dish of South Indian origin. It is a steamed dish which contains suji, carrots, peas, onions, etc. To add more flavour to Upma it is tempered using curry leaves, green chillies, lentils and mustard seeds.


Try not to wash your hair more than two to three times a week, as overwashing can strip natural oils, making it brittle and dry.

This dish is made by frying sliced baingan after marinating it in spices and then coating it with suji. The granulated coarse flour makes the baingan crispy. It is a great dish that you can enjoy with your tea.


Suji halwa is a popular dessert in India. It is prepared using suji, milk, sugar and ghee. You can also add dry fruits to the halwa to make it tastier. It tastes best when served hot.

The traditional sweet and savoury Gujarati dhokla, but with a twist. Instead of gram flour, suji is used to prepare this dhokla and then tempered with curry leaves, red chillies and mustard seeds.


5 Mind-blowing Benefits of Keeping Feng Shui Turtle in Your House 

It is believed that keeping a feng shui turtle (crystal turtle) brings positive energy to your house. Here are five reasons why you should add a feng shui turtle to your house:

It is believed that keeping a crystal turtle attracts wealth and brings prosperity to one's house.


Crystal has calming properties, it is believed that keeping a crystal turtle on your bedside improves the quality of your sleep.

Keeping a feng shui turtle in your house is said to attract positivity and keep the negative energy at bay.


If your mind is restless and your home atmosphere is not peaceful, keep the crystal turtle in your living room as it can bring happiness.

It is believed that placing the crystal turtle in the eastern part of your house positively impacts the health and relationships of family members.


5 Mind-blowing Benefits of Keeping Feng Shui Turtle in Your House

Dry fruits are packed with nutrients and should be a part of your diet. Here is the best time to eat dry fruits to avail its most benefits:


The best time to eat dry fruits is in the morning, as they give your day a healthy start.


Eating dry fruits in the morning allows one to stay energised throughout the day and function efficiently.


As per Ayurveda, the best time to eat dry fruits is early morning as it provides essential vitamins and minerals to the body.

Ayurveda suggests soaking dry fruits overnight in warm water or milk as it makes it easy for the body to digest them.

Eating dry fruits on an empty stomach allows the nutrients to get digested quickly, as there is no food in the stomach.


Consuming dry fruits early in the morning prevents constipation and ensures smooth functioning of the digestive system.


What is the Best Time to Eat Dry Fruits?

5 Tips To Keep Food Fresh During Monsoons

Monsoon provides respite from the heat and ensures pleasant weather. However, foods get spoilt quite fast during this season due to the humidity. Here are 5 tips to keep food fresh during monsoons.


Clean your fridge with disinfectant to prevent dampness and bacteria from growing. Keep a lemon and baking soda in the fridge to prevent foul smell.


Before storing spinach, mint leaves, coriander, etc. wash them and wrap them in paper to keep them fresh for longer period.

Invest in good air-tight containers to store cooked and un-cooked food. Storing food in good containers prevents them from going bad and keeps them fresh.


Before storing fresh fruits and vegetables in the fridge wash them and let them air-dry. This will prevent them from getting spoiled due to the moisture.

If you want to store cooked food during monsoons but are afraid that it will go bad, here is a great option. Freeze the food prepared in air-tight containers. This will help you store cooked food for longer.


Here is an easy step-by-step recipe to make almond milk yoghurt at home. This is a lactose-free and vegan-friendly recipe!


Take an instant pot and add 1 and 1/2 cups of almond milk to it.


Select the 'yoghurt function' on the instant pot and set a timer for 8 minutes. After that give it a natural steam vent.

Add three tablespoons of store-bought almond yoghurt to the mixture.


Combine well, select the 'yoghurt function' again and set a timer for 8 minutes.

Let the yoghurt cool down and then refrigerate for a while. Your creamy almond milk yoghurt is ready! Tastes best when served chilled.

Instant Pot Almond Milk Yoghurt Recipe

Quite a few people shower at night as it relaxes their body and mind relaxed. It also helps them sleep better at night. However, sleeping with wet hair is harmful.


Walking is a very healthy habit and positively impacts the mind and body. However, the benefits of walking backwards are not much known to people. Here are 5 reasons why you should try and walk backwards daily:


Going to bed with wet hair may lead to scalp infections due to the moist environment.

If you have dandruff, sleeping with wet hair can worsen the situation.


Apart from skin-related issues, sleeping with wet hair may trigger respiratory problems. The pillow gets wet from the hair, which makes it easier for the mould to grow. It may irritate one's airways and cause discomfort.

It is advised that you go to bed with dry hair. Try to time your shower routine accordingly so that your hair dries before going to bed.


Sleeping With Wet Hair: Is it Harmful?

5 Types of Relaxing Ayurvedic Massage and their Health Benefits

Here are 5 kinds of Ayurvedic massages and their health benefits:


The Abhyanga massage helps improve blood circulation and reduce stress. This massage involves the application of warm oil to the entire body which is relaxing.


The shirodhara massage involves the application of warm oil on the forehead in the presence of steam. It helps deal in alleviating anxiety and insomnia.

In this massage, herbal powder is applied which is beneficial for the skin. It aids weight loss and is good for people who suffer from lymphatic congestion.


If you suffer from back pain, Kati Basti massage can provide relief. Oil is massaged on the back which reduces inflammation.

The Nasya massage involves the application of warm oil on the nasal passage. It helps deal with sinus and other respiratory issues.


Easy Kadha (Decoction) Recipe to Boost Immunity this Monsoon

Kadha has been used for treatments since ancient times. It is a blend of spices which helps fight the common cold and boost immunity. Here is an easy recipe to make kadha at home: 


1. Take two cups of water in a pan and bring it to a boil.


2. Crush ginger, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper and make a coarse paste.


3. Basil has anti-microbial properties which help boost immunity. Once the water has boiled add basil leaves to it.

4. Add the coarse paste to the water and cook the decoction for about 20 minutes.


5. Once the mixture is reduced to half, strain it into a cup and add honey. Your kadha is ready.


How to Stay Safe During a Hurricane: 6 Life-Saving Tips 

The first point of dealing with a crisis is to stay calm and not panic. Here are 6 life-saving tips that you must keep in mind during a hurricane:


Things to keep in mind during a hurricane 

Pay attention to the information issued by officials and be aware of the latest alerts.

Take shelter in a storm shelter for protection against high-speed winds.


Make sure to stay away from windows wherever you have taken shelter. Strong winds may cause the window glass to shatter.

Do not walk, swim or drive in flood waters. It is very dangerous, thus try and stay indoors as much as possible.


Stay away from electric equipment if it is wet or you are standing in water, it can cause an electric shock.

Phone signals are usually disrupted during a hurricane, so communicate using text messages and keep your power bank charged in case your phone battery dies. 


How to Stay Safe During a Hurricane: 6 Life-Saving Tips

Magical Homemade Oil for Long and Healthy Hair 

Having long and luscious locks is something many people desire. However, due to pollution, weather and other factors, it is difficult to maintain healthy hair. Here is a homemade oil for long and healthy hair which you can try:


Add curry leaves, amla (gooseberry), methi seeds (fenugreek) and hibiscus flower to it. Cook the oil on medium flame till the curry leaves turn brown.

Cover it and let the oil sit for about 12-24 hours.


After letting the oil rest for a while, strain the oil prepared and store it in an air-tight container.

People who use jackfruit also agree that the fruit is neutral, so you can do anything with it.


Magical Homemade Oil for Long and Healthy Hair

Easy to Make Lemon Garlic Kale Salad with Almonds

This easy-to-make lemon garlic kale salad is a great meal which is healthy yet tasty. Here is an easy step-by-step recipe to make it at home:


Roast the almonds on medium flame until the almonds are light golden and crunchy.


Combine olive oil, lemon juice and garlic cloves to prepare the salad dressing. (Remove the garlic cloves when adding the dressing to the salad)


Chop the kale into thin strips and place them in a bowl.


Add the dressing prepared to the bowl along with roasted almonds. Your lemon garlic kale salad is ready. Sit back and enjoy this healthy recipe!

Almond Milk Chia Pudding Recipe: 5 Easy Steps

Chia pudding is a healthy yet tasty dish to satisfy your sweet tooth. You can have it for breakfast or as a snack. Since this recipe is prepared in almond milk, it is also for people who are lactose intolerant and vegans. Here are 5 easy steps to make almond milk chia pudding:


1. Add almond milk to a jar and add a spoonful of chia seeds to it.


2. Mix the milk and seeds and add a sweetener of your choice like honey, jaggery, maple syrup, etc.


3. Combine all the ingredients well. Let the pudding rest for about 10 minutes and then give it a final stir.

4. Cover the jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, you can also leave it in the fridge overnight.

5. Take the chia pudding from the fridge and top it off with fresh fruits, berries, nuts, etc. Enjoy your healthy almond milk chia pudding!


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