Famous Dishes from Himachali Cuisine

Himachal Pradesh is gifted with natural beauty in abundance . Known as Devbhoomi(Abode of gods), its picturesque beauty and

magnificent mountains has spellbounded many . Land of snow fed meadows, the exquisite cuisines of himachal will surely give your tastebuds a treat .The dishes taste so divine and delish that it makes the travellers visit again and again . Amongst them I would give a special mention for “Dham”. It is a traditional food festival which differs in every region of the state. I have chosen my favourite dishes from six districts of Himachal . Remaining district recipes will be shared in the next blog . So stay tuned for a tasty treat . #loveblogging #newblogger #blog #himachal #food #cuisine #famousdishes

1 ) Kangra - Patrode :

Being my most favourite ,this mouthwatering dish has dueled me since forever .Made from colocasia leaves/arbi leaves and gram flour ,this has every himachali’s heart .Dough is made of gram flour,mustard oil,turmeric powder,chilli powder,hing( asafoetida ),homemade garam masala and more. It is spread on the leaves and then they are rolled,boiled and fried in mustard oil and finally sliced and eaten with yoghurt . Special mention :Black Channa Khatta – This is savory and tangy curry made of rice flour,amchur/dry mango powder,black chana/brown chickpeas soaked overnight and alot of spices . Comment down below if you want full recipes of the dishes .

2) Chamba - Rajmah Madra

Rajmah Madra is one of the favourite items prepared in Chamba district . According to a story ,Raja Jaistambh,son of Raja Maru,had a fondness for Kashmiri dishes,so he invited the chefs from Kashmir to prepare a unique and tasty dish from the ingredients grown in Chamba .As Rajmah (Kidney Beans ) was the main produce that time,so a unique dish out of rajmah,more than thirty different spices,yoghurt and ghee(clarified butter ) was made. Since then this dish has evolved and is enjoyed by the people .

3) Hamirpur - Bhatura and Beduan Roti :

Bhatura is one of the favourites of hamirpur. Its made with fermented wheat flour roasted or deep fried. Beduan roti is a form of it prepared during special occasions where bhauturas are stuffed with soyabean,black gram (urad dal ) or mashed colocasia bulb and then fried .

Special Mention :Ambua –Made with local grown mangoes,it adds a flavor in mouth .

4) Bilaspur- Bilaspuri Dhotu Dal

Its one of the dishes served in bilaspuri dham alongside dishes like ghandyali Madra, Palak Kachalu etc .A tempering of certain spice mixture consisting of fennel, cloves, cardamom and other spices in lots of ghee(clarified butter) are added to soaked dhuli maash dal (Urad dal/Black Lentil/Black Gram) and then cooked in water for sometime . Its simple yet very tasty .

5) Mandi - Sepu Badi Madra

Known for the special variation of dham known as ‘Mandiyali Dham ‘ ,it offers a large variety of dishes . Sepu Badi(Mukand Badi), prepared from fresh spinach leaves and mash (black lentil) and chana (Bengal gram) that are soaked overnight and boiled in water in turmeric leaves and cut in pieces are deep fried. Then these pieces are added in curd and spices mixture and cooked.Kullu-

6) Kullu -Siddu

It’s a very famous snack in Kullu consumed during winters . It is a kind of bread made from wheat flour kneaded with yeast and allowed to rise for 4 to 5 hours .Dough is stuffed with posth dana (Poppy seeds) mixture and then steamed. It is served with ghee (clarified butter) or green chutney .

so guys thats all for now. Stay tuned for more.

Valentines Day outfit ideas

Hey Guys,

First of all Happy Valentines!!

As the v day is approaching , i thought of doing something valentine related . So here i am with a new post . Red is the color of love and taking red as the theme, i have chosen 3 outfits that you can wear for this special day.

Outfit 1 - ScarlletRose :

What can be better than the safe combination of red and black . Red top matched with plain black denims can never go wrong . The semi mesh top has a tie up detailing in the front and you can tie it up as you want (either as a bow or just a simple knot ) . If formal look is your goto then this is the perfect one .

Outfit details :

Top : Amazon

Black denims : Forever21

Sandals : Mochi

Outfit 2 - An Evening In Paris

"All my life I've pursued the perfect red." —Diana Vreeland

This coral red one piece dress with zippers on the side is definitely a goodbuy for the people who love to keep it simple and classy . Personally i prefer pastels and not so bright colors ,so this was love at first sight for me . I paired it up with a complementary neckpeice .

Outfit Details :

Dress : Sector 22 Market ,Chandigarh

Neckpiece : Shopnineteen

Ring : CP,Delhi

Outfit 3 : Gigi

For all the shimmer lovers,this dress is definitely a hit .It has a sequined black at the top part and red in the lower part . Perfect for any kind of body type. A tint of red lipstick with statement earrings will give a bold look.

Outfit Details :

Dress :Stalkbuylove

So guys thats all about it . Hope you enjoyed reading . Share this and comment down below if you found the theme names relatable. Open for suggestions/queries . Also subscribe for future posts. #loveblogging #newblogger #blog #love #valentines #potd #lovebeingme

Yours friend,

I

My Fitness Story (No Drama Included)

Hey Guys,

Today I am going to share some tips for living a healthy lifestyle . I am sure almost everyone of us ,sometime in our life has thought about exercising and eating all healthy food and stuff. But sometimes it feels so complex that people drop off the goals and plans they have set for engaging in a healthy lifestyle . So i am here to share some important yet easy breezy steps that you all will love . So without further adieu lets get started 📷

♥ Exercise/Yoga

This is one of the major steps to lose weight and maintain a healthy body . Wake up in the morning and go for a walk or do yoga . Morning air is very good for health . Start with the basic exercises and then you can go to the advanced ones. I used to spend 30 minutes in morning and 30 minutes in evening for exercises and try to walk as much as possible .

♥ Drink lots of water.

Drinking water helps boost metabolism and cleanse our body of waste . After waking up drink atleast 2 glasses of water. Further you can add green tea also,but ill suggest only water. Try drinking water as much as you can in a day .You can make lemon water and add mint to it for toxin removal .

♥ Switch from mode Junk –> Green Leafy veggies (Green is your new best friend lol)

I can bet healthy snacks are the best substitutes to burgers and all junk stuff. Try to add spinach,carrots, beans ,lentils,fruits etc .Avoid carbohydrates in your meal . I used to eat palak almost daily making it in different ways so that i dont get bored and lose my appetite for it.

♥ Stay motivated and confident. Love yourself

In my free time i used to watch many motivational videos of many influencers including Sandeep Maheshwari .  Focus and dedication is one of the keys to remain fit and healthy. Love yourself . No matter whoever told me i am fat or ugly or anything ,i just used to tell myself that  i am not ugly ,i love myself for what i am . No one has the right to tell me how i look . Basically i used to ignore all negativity around. (Note : I started exercise regime solely for the reason to stay fit ,remotely affected by any negative comments).

Long story short . Since my teenage years i have been struggling with weight issues . I have been called fat alot of times in past . On November 2016,i finally decided to remove all negativity  and try to be fit and healthy. So the first step i took was forcing myself for some exercise stuff , eating alot of greens and weightloss foods i finally lost 16 kgs in 5 months . Everytime i lost a kg and be near to my target, it used to give me more motivation to hit the gym . Now when i see myself ,i see the struggle of getting up, and exercising . Dont hesitate ,just focus and one day you will surely reach your goal . Stay healthy Stay Happy  XOXO . Next article coming soon . Stay updated. :) #loveblogging #firstpost #newblogger #fitness #stayfit #exercise

Yours friend,

I