Question : What did you do to take advantage of this extra day this year?
Tomorrow is my husband's birthday. So i took advantage of today to do the shopping for his birthday gift.
Day 28 | Stressful things
Question : What stresses you?
The thought of the weekends always stresses me. Although weekends are meant to be for relaxing, the thought of doing the never ending housework continues to stress me out always.
The thought of the weekends always stresses me. Although weekends are meant to be for relaxing, the thought of doing the never ending housework continues to stress me out always.
Day 27 | A near-to perfect day
Question : What would have made today perfect?
It was nearing perfect as it went as per expected routine . But I think if we plan things for the week it would be more perfect and best.
It was nearing perfect as it went as per expected routine . But I think if we plan things for the week it would be more perfect and best.
Day 26 | Annoying me
Question : What is annoying you?
One thing that continuously annoys me is when my husband continues to keep the house shabby while I try my best efforts to be after him cleaning the mess. If he takes something, he never keeps it back. Also he is very very laid back when it comes to doing things which he doesn't like but if its related to photography or his interest he can go without sleep for days to do it. This really annoys me.
One thing that continuously annoys me is when my husband continues to keep the house shabby while I try my best efforts to be after him cleaning the mess. If he takes something, he never keeps it back. Also he is very very laid back when it comes to doing things which he doesn't like but if its related to photography or his interest he can go without sleep for days to do it. This really annoys me.
Day 25 | My super power
Question : What is your super power?
I believe my ability to multitask is my superpower. It really helps me that I am able to manage a full time job and doing house work independently and to my best capability by multitasking although there is always scope for improvement.
I believe my ability to multitask is my superpower. It really helps me that I am able to manage a full time job and doing house work independently and to my best capability by multitasking although there is always scope for improvement.
Puffed Chapati !!
Although I make tava chapati's frequently at my place, I never tried doing the puffed chapatis or phulka chapati. Once when we were out for dinner, my husband was impressed by the soft phulka's they served and from then on he insisted me to prepare puffed chapatis at home. Earlier i used to not get very good puffed chapatis but with practice i eventually succeeded. The process of making puffed chapatis is similar to making tava chapati's with one additional step. That's it just one more step and you get supersoft puffed chapatis :)
Ingredients :
Wheat flour - 2 cup
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Water - 3/4 cup
Oil - 1/2 tsp (optional)
Method :
1) Add wheat flour, salt in a wide bowl and mix them well.
2) Add water little by little to form a soft solid dough.
3) Add oil and knead it again till it becomes not be too tight or too loose.
Simple test at this stage is when you pick a sample small piece it should be solid and non sticky.
4) Now break the dough into small pieces.
5) Roll these balls evenly using your palm
6) Roll each ball into thin circles evenly by dusting flour as required.
7) Heat tawa and keep in medium flame.
8) Add the flattened out roti dough and wait for few seconds.
9) Once small bubbles begin to appear, flip it to other side.
10) Wait for few more minutes till brown spots appear.
11) Now with the help of a tong, transfer it to the flame.
12) In few minutes time, it will begin to puff.
13) Carefully transfer it with tong to to hot pack.
14) Repeat the same procedure for all other roti balls.
Ingredients :
Wheat flour - 2 cup
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Water - 3/4 cup
Oil - 1/2 tsp (optional)
Method :
1) Add wheat flour, salt in a wide bowl and mix them well.
2) Add water little by little to form a soft solid dough.
3) Add oil and knead it again till it becomes not be too tight or too loose.
Simple test at this stage is when you pick a sample small piece it should be solid and non sticky.
4) Now break the dough into small pieces.
5) Roll these balls evenly using your palm
6) Roll each ball into thin circles evenly by dusting flour as required.
7) Heat tawa and keep in medium flame.
8) Add the flattened out roti dough and wait for few seconds.
9) Once small bubbles begin to appear, flip it to other side.
10) Wait for few more minutes till brown spots appear.
11) Now with the help of a tong, transfer it to the flame.
12) In few minutes time, it will begin to puff.
13) Carefully transfer it with tong to to hot pack.
14) Repeat the same procedure for all other roti balls.
Holi !!
Holi is the festival of colours. It is one of the most awaited festivals which is celebrated with joy and energy.
Traditionally it marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated for two days On the first day, known as day of “Holika Dahan”, bonfire is lit symbolizing the victory of truth over evil. People sing and dance around the fire.
In our area too, lot of Punjabi families lit a bonfire and their friends and relatives sang and danced around the fire. It was fun to watch them and also enjoy the celebration.
The next day people is the actual festival Holi where people of different age groups and communities celebrate by applying colors.
Today we along with husband's friend Animesh went to Badichowdi area for watching Holi celebrations. My husband had been there earlier and had told me about how Holi is celebrated in a traditional manner among the Rajasthani community there. When we reached there, the people were just starting with the celebration where they start a procession and then all the women and men gather in circles and smear colors on each other. It was real fun watching them enjoy the celebrations. They invited us to also join them.
After about 1-2 hours, they ended the celebrations and went inside. We then went to a famous jalebi stall and enjoyed having some hot jalebis.
It was definitely a good experience celebrating holi with these people !!
Traditionally it marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated for two days On the first day, known as day of “Holika Dahan”, bonfire is lit symbolizing the victory of truth over evil. People sing and dance around the fire.
In our area too, lot of Punjabi families lit a bonfire and their friends and relatives sang and danced around the fire. It was fun to watch them and also enjoy the celebration.
The next day people is the actual festival Holi where people of different age groups and communities celebrate by applying colors.
Today we along with husband's friend Animesh went to Badichowdi area for watching Holi celebrations. My husband had been there earlier and had told me about how Holi is celebrated in a traditional manner among the Rajasthani community there. When we reached there, the people were just starting with the celebration where they start a procession and then all the women and men gather in circles and smear colors on each other. It was real fun watching them enjoy the celebrations. They invited us to also join them.
After about 1-2 hours, they ended the celebrations and went inside. We then went to a famous jalebi stall and enjoyed having some hot jalebis.
It was definitely a good experience celebrating holi with these people !!
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