Archive for February, 2010

27 Feb

Uses of cilantro

Cilantro is commonly known as coriander leaves which looks like parsley leaves. Cilantro has got strong flavour and aroma. It has also got many medicinal properties and also used in cooking. Prior to cooking it should be rinsed well. Can be easily grown at home in pot.

It is a good source of dietary fiber.
It is considered to have [...]

27 Feb

Bitter Gourd

Bitter  Gourd is an excellent source of vitamins, folic acid, iron and zinc.  It has got many other medicinal properties. Bitter gourd are mainly
found in Asian countries and South America. Some of the medicnal properties are:

15 Feb

Potato masala

 
 
Ingredients:

4Potatoes cubed
1Onions                 
1Tomato               
3Green chilli       
Urad dal
Mustard seeds
Ginger and garlic
Cashews few
Curry leaves  few
Garam masala
Turmeric
Hing
Salt

Method:

Boil the cubed potatoes in water with a pinch of turmeric.
Heat oil in kadai and add mustard seed. When it splutters add urad dal and hing.
Add onion and fry for a while with few curry leaves until the raw smells goes off.
Add finely chopped garlic and [...]

10 Feb

Remedies for dark circles

Dark circles under eyes are one of the common problem and it can be due to many reasons like inadequate of sleep, stress and many more. The dark circles should be treated as soon as possible to avoid it from increasing.
Ageing is one of the main factor for the formation of dark circles. As you age, the skin [...]