Vegetable Samosa

Vegetable Samosa Recipe 

Ingredients: 


For Outer layer of Samosa
2 cup Maida (all purpose flour) 
4tbsp oil 
Water to Knead dough 
½ tspn. Ajwain (optional) 
Little salt 


For Inner Part of Samosa: 
7 Potatoes (boiled, peeled & mashed) 
1 cup Green Peas (boiled) 
2 tbspn coriander finely chopped 
4 Green Chilies (finely chopped) 
1 tspn Ginger (crushed) 
Few chopped Cashews 
1 tsp Garam masala 
Few Raisins 
Red chili powder to taste 
1 tsp. Dry Mango powder. 
Salt to taste 

Procedure: 

For Outer Layer of Samosa: 
1.Mix all the ingredients. Then add a little water at a time (slowly 
slowly). Knead and pat well for several times. Then cover it with moist 
Muslin cloth. Then keep aside for 15 minutes. 

For Inner Part of Samosa: 
1.In a bowl add mashed potatoes and green chilles, ginger and all masalas 
and and Mix well. Then add green peas, raisins and and cashews mix well. 
Then add coriander and keep aside. 

How to prepare Samosa
Firstly make small rolls of dough. Then roll it into a 5" diameter 
circle. Then cut it into two parts like semi-circle. Now take one semi 
circle. Then fold it like a cone. Use the water while doing so. Then 
place a spoon of filling in the cone. And seal the third side (Using a 
drop of water). Then heat oil in a Pan and deep fry till golden brown. 


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What is Awareness?

Awareness is the ability to feel, to perceive, or to be conscious of objects, events or sensory patterns. Awareness is the quality or state of being aware of something.

The abbreviation of Awareness:
A - Attentiveness
W - Worry free 
A - Alertness
R - Rewards ever 
E - Easily Attainable 
N - Nullifies risks 
E - Ever keeps calm 
S - Security
S - Safety 

How to make Poha Chiwda?

Poha Chiwda Recipe

Ingredients: 
Beaten Rice (Poha) - 4 cup
Cumin seeds - 2 teaspoon
Mustard seeds - 2 teaspoon
Green chillies - 4 (chopped)
Dry red chilli – 4 (break in pieces)
Curry leaves - 8 no.
Peanuts - 1/2 cup
Asafoetida powder - A pinch
Turmeric powder – 1 teaspoon
Oil - 5 tablespoon
Coriander leaves - A few
Salt and sugar to taste

How prepare
Firstly heat the oil in a pan, then add cumin and mustard seeds then let them crackle. Then add the , red chilly piecesand green chillies and the peanuts, fry on medium level for about 4-5 minutes. Then put the curry
leaves, asafoetida (Hing). Then drop the turmeric powder. After this, fry briefly. Mix in the toss and beaten rice till it is well coated with the spices and oil. Drop sugar and salt to taste. And toss to mix on high
level (till well heated through). Then remove from heat.

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How to make Bhel Puri ?

Bhel Puri Recipe

Ingredients: 
Puffed rice 200 gms.
Paapri, coarsely crushed 100 gms.
Chili powder 2 tsp.
Onion chopped 2 no.
Chaat masala 2 tsp.
Raw mango chopped 4 tbsp.
Coriander chopped 1 cup
Green chilies, deseeded, finely chopped 4 nos.
Salt To taste
Juice of a lemon To taste
Mint chutney To taste
Tamarind chutney To taste

How to prepare: 
Firstly in a big plate, mix all the ingredients. Then according to the
taste adjust the chili powder. Then ready to serve. 


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How to make Potato- Banana Cutlets?

How to make Potato- Banana Cutlets?

Potato- Banana Cutlet Recipe 

Ingredients 
4 Potatoes (Medium)
2 Raw bananas
4 Slices of day old bread (crumbled)
2 Tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 Teaspoon chicken masala
2 large onion minced
2 Teaspoon chilli powder
2 Teaspoon Turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1/2 cup maida
Oil for frying


How prepare 
Clean and peel Banana and Potato. Then cut the banana into large pieces.
Put the potatoes along with the banana pieces in a pressure cooker. Then
Add chilli and turmeric powders. Then cook well till the veggies are
done. After Cool and mash the potato banana mixture.
Add the chicken masala, garlic-ginger paste, bread, onions and salt. Then
mix maida with a little salt and water, to form a loose batter. Then make
small patties out of the mixture of potato-banana. Then dip in the batter
and fry. 


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Edayar Village

                        Edayar Village

                                             

Edayar is a small village in the eastern part of Eranakulam district, Kerala in India. Most of its resident peoples are farmers. Edayar situated in Koothattukulam panchyat in Muvattupuzha Taluk. It is and 
located at a distance of 11 km from Piravom town, 5 Km from Elanji and 6 km from Koothattukulam. Neighboring Places are Koothattukulam, Kozhakombu, , Elanji, Vadakara, Erappamkuzhy, Mutholapuram and Thirumarady. Near by Cities are Kottayam (45 km) and Eranakulam (50 km). 
The Assembly constituency of edayar is Piravom and Kottayar is the Parliament Constituency. Most of the people are engaged with agriculture field for their livelihood, viz Paddy, Rubber, Pineapple and Coconut. The etimology of the name Edayar belong to ‘Eda’ and ‘Aar’. ‘Eda’ means Middle and ‘Aar’ means River. When we pass through Edayar, we can see a small rive in the middle of Edayar. Government of India’s a big Public company MPI (Meat Products of India ) situated in Edayar. In Edayar there is two schools: 

1) Govt. L.P. School Edayar 


2) Jawahar U.P. School Edayar

The religion of Edayar is Hindus and Christians (Jacobite Syrian Christians). Two temples situated in Edayar as well as a Jacobite church also. Morover the other institutions are MPI, Rubber Marketing Society (State Co-operative Rubber Marketing Federation Limited.), Post office, SNDP temple, St. Mary’s Jacobite Syrian Church, Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), Public Library and Ephans Club. The major political parties in this village are Congress and CPM. 

The small places under Edayar is: 

• Kaniyalipadi, 
  
  
• Pallipadi, 
  
  
• Kattupadom, 
  
  
• Manalpuram, 
  
  
• Karikunnu, 
  
  
• Peedikapadi, 
  
  
• Uzhalakadu, 
  
  
• Kollanpadi 
  
  

The transportaion of Edayar is: 

• Nearest Transport bus stand is located in Koothattukulam (5 Km) 
  
  
• Nearest Railway line is at Velloore Station (Piravom Road) 
  
  
• Nearest airport is at Nedumbasheri Airport 
  
  

Important persons in Edayar 

• Aji Kuttan Puliyanikattil Edayar
• Sibin Parambakattu Edayar
• Arun Abraham Edayar
  
• Bijoy Baby Edayar
  
• Boby Parambakattu Edayar
• Boby Neernnamalayil Edayar
• Sharon Edayar

Vandiperiyar

Vandiperiyar: Climate, History, Geography

Vandiperiyar is a small city in Idukki districtin the Indian state of Kerala. It is the town the Periyar river touches on its hilly way to the Idukki reservoir. It is located on National Highway 220. Thekkady is 18 km away. Nestled in the lush green hills, it is an ideal spot of tourism. It is enriched with tea plantations. The main plantaion groups are AVT, Harisson Malayalam and RBT. 

Climate of Vandiperiyar

In general, the year is divided into four seasons. With cold weather from December to February (up to 18 ° C) and hot weather from March to May (up to 29 ° C). The north-east monsoon from October to November and the South-West monsoon between June and September. 

History of Vandiperiyar

Archaeological evidence shows that the Vandiperiyar are inhabited for over centuries. In earlier sources the area Vadniperiyar was part of the ancient Chera country and Kongu Nadu. During 800 –1103 A.D, Vandiperiyar was part of the Vembolinad Kingdom. But in 16th Century Vandiperiyar came under the rule of Poonjar Raja. The remote area of today's Vandiperiyar had developed a long time and hardly inhabited by tribal peoples. During the British colonial territory belonged to the princely state of Travancore. 1877 British John Daniel Munro bought a local prince larger land areas within the territory of today's Idukki district on the country and founded the North Travancore Planting and Agricultural Society, which creates a large number of plantations. As a result, the area experienced a wave of immigration of workers from other parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. After the Indian independence united with Travancore Cochin to the Federation of Travancore-Cochin and executed in 1949 following the Indian Union. Kerala was created in 1956 by merging the state of Travancore-Cochin and the Malabar district of the state of 

Madras . 

Major Educational Institutions in Vandiperiyar

• V.P.H.S VANDIPERIYAR
• PANCHAYATH HIGH SCHOOL VANDIPERIYAR
• GOVT: POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
• GOVT. L.P. SCHOOL
• GOVT. UP SCHOOL

It is also a major trade center and the place exotic flowering plantations
VANDIPERIYAR, Kerala, India 685533
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What is Therukoothu?

Therukoothu

Therukoothu is a folk art originated from the Tamil Nadu, South India. It is a dance form or performance in Tamil language. But it is literally means Street Play. Therukoothu is performed only by men, but sometimes women also. It is a traditional street play in Tamil Nadu. It is performed in the open air. It is more popular in the northern Tamil Nadu State. It has no formal dance structure. Commonly it also performed village squares or street. It is organised in summer months of year in Tamil Nadu. The performing art describes the history of religion and culture. It has the actor donning elaborate costumes and attractive make-up of characters. The performances of Therukoothu generally depict scenes from South Indian epics especially Tamil. Some times from Mahabharatha or Ramayana. Parts Therukoothu is singing and mime, and sometimes dialogues. There are different types of Therukoothu. That is Pei Koothu, Kuravai Koothu, Samaya Koothu, Nattu Koothu, Porkaala Koothu, Valli Koorhu and Thunangai Koothu. The main difference lies in the topics and culture. The instruments for Therukoothu, used are the cymbals, Mukhaveena, Harmoniam and Mridhangam.

How to reduce hair lose through Ayurveda ?

Hair loss: Ayurveda

According to Ayurveda, body type and balance of the mind-body constitution are important factors in determining hair loss. Individuals having excess Pitta dosha face problems of hair loss and early graying of hair. 
The Ayurvedic treatment for hair loss combines , Massage with Oil, herbal treatment, Diet Balance , yoga and meditation. The causes of Hair loss is: 

·        Non-Balance of Hormone 

·        Poor Diet 

·        Anxiety of mind 

·        Tension 

·        Exposure to a lot of cosmetics 

·        Mental Stress 

Some Ayurvedic remedies are given below:- 

·        The regular massage of the scalp with mustard oil or cocunut oil. 

·        Rince the hair with neem leaves water (Boiled) to stop balding. 

·        Avoid of harmful chemicals as well as use natural soaps or hair cleaners 

·        Regualar massage egg yolk and honey on your scalp. Then rinse after one hour. 

·        Drink a lot of water (2 Litre) 

·        For hair washing, use Shikakai or Amla . 

·        Drink a mixture of spinach and lettuce juice 

·        Hair wash with a paste of cooked Fenugreek and Black Beans 4 times a week 

Theses treatments do with the consultation of an Ayurvedic Doctor.

Hair Loss Ayurvedic Treatment

What is Ottamthullal?

Ottamthullal is a highly stylized type of performing art from south India especially Kerala. Kunjan Nambiar (He is from Palakkad, South India) is the father of Ottamthullal. He was veritable genius and one of the foremost Malayalam poets of South India. Actually it is an alternative to the Chakyar koothu. He created this art in 18th century. But later It went on to become the most popular folk art presented in Kerala temples and public places. Once Jawaharlal Nehru said that, the Ottamthullal was the Kathakali of poor people!. Ottamthullal is very satirical touch. Ottamthullal performing artist has the freedom to improvise and incorporate humour. For Ottamthullal, the instruments used are the cymbals and the Maddalam. It has a mostly single actor, donning attractive make-up of characters, elaborate costumes and detailed gestures and and reciting the lyrics of Thullal songs. The performing artist of Thullal acting and dancing himself simultaneously. Ottamthullal is of three types. That is Parayanthullal, Ottanthullal and Seetankanthullal. It is based on the difference in rhyme and the metre of the Ottamthullal songs,thullal dances and costume.

What is Koodiyattam?

Koodiyattam is a traditional form of theater in Kerala , India . It is literally means "acting together". Based on Sage Bharatha's 'Natyasasthra'. The origins of this in Sanskrit drama theatre is listed more than 2000 years ago suggested, in its present form it is about 1000 years have been documented since. But one of the scholar says that ' Koodiyattom is the one of the earliest classical dramatic art form of South India especially Kerala and it is evolved in the 8th century AD.' A number of performers get together Instead of single Chakiyar and stage dance-drama. So that is why it is called Koodiyattom. That means literally "Dancing together".The texts are recited in different pitches and with facial expressions and gestures explained and accompanied by harp music. The stories are so detailed that a single act can take several days to deliver performance. Traditionally, the pieces of actors box Chakyar and Nambiar in Hindu temples played. The late Guru Mani Madhava Chakyar is one of the most famous personalities of Koodiyattam Theatre. The performances of his troupe on secular platforms have made Koodiyattam a wider public. He made the plays Abhijnanashakuntala including choreography, and Vikramorvashiya Malavikagnimitra of Kalidasa on stage.