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The Ultimate Spicy Masala Pav for a Super Bowl Celebration

As a foodie, I'm always on the lookout for new and exciting recipes to try, especially when it comes to special events like the Super Bowl. This year, I decided to try something quick and completely different - a spicy masala pav recipe. I first tasted masala pav when I visited a dear one in India last year. It was so delicious and comforting, I was immediately intrigued. I had wanted to try making it but never got to it till today when I started researching the dish and soon stumbled upon a recipe that caught my eye. The combination of spices and seasonings promised to deliver a bold and flavorful taste, and I was eager to give it a try. The recipe was fairly straightforward, with ingredients like onion, ginger, garlic, and a variety of spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric. I was a little intimidated by the amount of spices required, but I was up for the challenge. I started by sautéing the onions, ginger, and garlic until they were soft and fragrant. Then, I added the spice
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About the Blog...

Welcome to a world of inspiration and creativity! My blog is your one-stop destination for all things food, travel, lifestyle and personal growth. Whether you're looking for delicious recipes to spice up your cooking, travel tips and itineraries, practical life tips to make your daily routine easier, or insights on personal development and self-discovery, you'll find it all here. Join me on a journey of exploring new flavors, new ideas, and new ways of living. My blog is a melting pot of diverse topics and I hope it will inspire you to try new things and grow as a person. I'll be covering few of the areas below to begin with:  Recipes: This category will feature a wide variety of delicious and creative dishes for readers to try at home. From comfort food to healthy options, readers will find something that suits their taste. Expect to find recipes that are easy to follow, with step by step instructions and beautiful photos. Travel: This category will take you on a journey t
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Life Tips: Transform Your Life and Live Your Best: Learn How to Cultivate Happiness and Reach Your Goals

Achieve happiness by implementing these 5 simple strategies: Spend time with people who are good for your mental health. Surround yourself with individuals who positively impact your mental well-being and and reduce stress. Choose to see good in everything. Cultivate a positive outlook by focusing on the good in every situation. Trust your instincts and live true to yourself without feeling guilty.  Believe in yourself, trust the journey and let go of negative thoughts.  Prioritize self-care and personal development, investing time in yourself.  Remember, no one completes you. Instead of looking for the right person, look to make yourself the right person for you. Become the person you want most in your life. Embrace this energy and live authentically.  Live that energy!!!
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Recipes: Palak Paneer

Ingredients: Spinach  Paneer  Green chilies 2-3 Garlic chopped 8-10 cloves Oil 3 tablespoons Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon Salt to taste Lemon juice 1 tablespoon Fresh cream 4 tablespoons Method: Remove the stems and wash spinach thoroughly in running water. Blanch in salted boiling water for two minutes. Refresh in chilled water. Squeeze out excess water. Grind into a fine paste along with green chilies. Cut the paneer into one inch by one inch by half inch pieces. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds. When they begin to change color, add garlic and sauté for half a minute. Add the spinach puree and stir. Check seasoning. Add water if required. When the gravy comes to a boil, add the paneer and mix well. Stir in lemon juice. Fina lly add fresh cream. Serve hot
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Committing without resources...

A new vacuum cleaner salesman knocked on the door on the First house of the street. A tall lady answered the door. Before she could speak, the enthusiastic salesman barged into the living room and opened a big black plastic bag and poured all the cow droppings onto the carpet. "Madam, if I could not clean this up with the use of this new powerful Vacuum cleaner, I will EAT all this dung!" exclaimed the eager salesman. "Do you need chilly sauce or ketchup with that" .asked the lady. The bewildered salesman asked, "Why, madam?" "There's no electricity in the house..." said the lady
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Recipes: Tandoori Masala

Make this popular masala ahead of time and store in an air-tight container. Creating a tasty meal will then be a simple matter of marinate and grill! Ingredients: 100 gms cumin seeds 35 gms coriander seeds 20 gms cloves 5 pieces of 2" cinnamon sticks 20 gms ginger powder 20 gms garlic powder 20 gms red chilli powder 20 gms turmeric powder 20 gms mace powder 20 gms salt 1 tsp orange food coloring Preparation: Dry roast the cumin, coriander seeds, cloves and cinnamon sticks in a pan on a low flame, till they begin to release their aroma. Remove from fire and allow to cool. Grind all the ingredients together in a coffee grinder to make a smooth powder. Store in an air-tight container for upto 6-8 weeks.
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Recipes: Tandoori Paneer Tikka

Ingredients: 30, 2" cubes of paneer (cottage cheese) - see recipe below 3 tbsps Tandoori Masala (see recipe below) 1/4 cup yogurt 1 large onions cut into 1" square pieces 5-6 tbsps vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil 2 tbsps Chaat Masala - available at most Indian grocery stores Lemon wedges to garnish Preparation: Mix 2 1/2 tbsps of Tandoori Masala with the yogurt, 2 tbsps cooking oil and salt to taste and make a smooth paste. Put the paneer chunks in a bowl and pour the above Tandoori paste on to it. Mix gently to coat all the paneer well. Cover and keep in the refrigerator to marinate for two hours. Mix the remaining 1/2 tbsp of Tandoori Masala with the onion pieces to coat them well. Thread the marinated paneer and onion pieces onto bamboo skewers in a combination of your choice. Preheat your grill on medium. Put the paneer skewers on it and brush with a little cooking oil. Grill till paneer is light golden and the onions soft. Do not overcook or the paneer will b
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