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How to make the ultimately SOFTEST rotis at home in just 15 minutes !

All the roti lovers and home-trained chefs struggle in making soft rotis. What seems to be an impossible task, is actually quite easy and you just need a few tips to make it yourself! Do NOT knead while making your dough – While making your dough, do not knead, and add warm water and very little oil while creating the dough. This keeps the texture of the atta together and ensures that it doesn’t become hard and dries out. Rest, Rest, Rest! – Once you’re done making the dough, set it aside and cover it with a clean cloth for at least 2 minutes before kneading it. Knead for speed – Kneading technique matters in binding the dough and to keep the softness and moisture together. Knead with pressure applied from your wrists for a minimum of 1 minute before resting the dough under the cloth for 10 minutes. Roll the dough hard and tight – Make small balls and roll them hard and tight to conceal the softness one last time before cooking it. Do NOT ghee or oil your rotis – While making the roti, ensure that you don’t add ghee or oil to it and cook it on medium flame until the rotis are half done, and then gently cook it on direct fire until it’s well done on both sides. Add ghee or oil to your rotis after they’re done, to keep the roti’s from drying out.

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Make your own Cream Cheese with these 3 simple ingredients !

Ever since Cheese was invented, it has had its variations and versatile uses in our daily meal. For all those health ambassadors out there, this recipe is dedicated to you. Make your own cream cheese, which goes really well with any type of bread and rolls and make your daily breakfast interesting! What you need ● 1 lit whole milk● 100g fresh cream● 1½ tbsp vinegar How to? ● Add the milk to a thick bottom pan and bring it to boil on medium heat and stir occasionally.● Once boiled well, turn off the heat and add vinegar to the milk and let it rest for 7-8 minutes for the milk to curdle.● Strain the curdled milk, aka cheese with a clean cheesecloth and rinse it well to get rid of the vinegary smell and let it sit there for about an hour to remove any excess water.● Blend the cheese with fresh cream until smooth and store in an air-tight container and chill overnight to set.● Once set, enjoy your very own, homemade cream cheese with your bread of choice! Optional: Add spices and salt for a nice and flavoured Cream Cheese and make your meal better!

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3 BEST summer getaways in India for friend groups

Summer spewing heat, jobs and routines crushing you way too much? Well, this call in for a weekend getaway and cool things off mentally and physically. These 3 South Indian wonders are just the perfect options if you’re looking for a fun-filled and chilled out getaway! Krusadai Island, Tamil Nadu Located in the West of Pamban, this hidden island is a true gem of the country. Perfect for a group of friends and couples, Krusadai island holds home to India’s Marine research centre, and has an exhibit of numerous sea mammals and creatures’ preserved specimens. Do check out this nature’s magnificent work of art and spice up your Instagram today! Athirapally Falls, Kerala Break off the summer’s heat in the largest and tallest waterfalls of Kerala with your friends this summer, here at Athirapally Falls, in the perfection of God himself! Originating from the Upper Western Ghats, the Athirapally Falls stands over 80 feet tall with not one, but four falls. Check out this wonder in God’s own country this summer with your loved ones! Kudremukh Mountain range, Karnataka In the Karnataka district of Chikmagalur, Kudremukh is well-known for its biodiversity and mineral wealth. The name Kudremukh, which translates to “horse’s face” in Kannada, comes from a peak that resembles a horse’s face. Kurdremukh’s picturesque vistas are a major draw for tourists. Best visited between February and June, Kudremukh serves as a lovely, lush-filled tourist location in the Summers

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Hidden resorts in India that will blow up your Instagram

Travelling is fun, but visiting hidden and not-so-popular, but amazing places is a different feel altogether! Check out these hidden gems in India, the South India edition. 4 East Coast Home, Pondicherry First in our list is this most unique and quirky themed home in the bays of Pondicherry. If you ever happen to visit the locality, then this is a MUST try for you. It’s got the perfect ‘antiques meets modern’ vibes, and is filled with paintings in all its rooms. The house has six aesthetically pleasing and quirky rooms to cater to all your vividness, and is located just a few minutes from Auroville. This beautiful home, as they prefer to call it, comes with free WIFI, room cleaning AND breakfast! Book your vacation with them to embark the wonders of modern art and tradition today! Saffron Stays, Maharashtra If you’re a fan of The Lord of the Rings, then this magnificent, what looks like a cottage in New Zealand, is, in fact, a sweet Hobbit themed resort in Murbad, Maharashtra is just the perfect spot for you! This lovely resort comes with a cosy, private swimming pool and complimentary breakfast and stunning landscapes. White Musk Resort, Manali If Manali isn’t romantic enough for you, then you NEED to check out this beautiful, romantic and cosy resort with dramatic, filmy views. Imagine spending your vacation with your loved one in one of these dreamy domes, overlooking the beautiful hills of Manali. Book your stay today!

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Top 4 websites you Need to know!

Knowing shortcuts, hacks and tricks up your sleeve not just ease up your life, and make you look like a superstar in front of your friends! ILovePDF This website is just the one for all your documentation needs! Easy to use, free of cost AND extremely convenient, ILovePDF enables you to merge, split, compress, convert and edit your PDFs in just a matter of seconds. Print What You Like This brilliant website allows you to crop, edit and even remove ads from your snippets for free! Wolfram Alpha If you’re someone who struggles with Math, then this website is your buddy and life saver. We all know about the advancements of Artificial Intelligence, but this Computational Intelligence enables you to calculate any and every maths problem. Additionally, this website allows you to look up and calculate answers to questions in other disciplines like Science, Social Science, Arts and even everyday life! Jotti dot org Every individual in this digital era should and would be aware of the cyber security issues and the malware threats in the world. Jotti dot org helps you scan your mails before you open them for malwares and viruses and protects you from potential threats.

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3 Best places for Women to travel solo in India this summer

Wanna travel the country, but unable to convince your friends to join you? Worry not! Here, in this article, we have the list of beautiful landscapes and locations in India which is not just known for its beauty, but also for its safety, AND budget friendly fares! Pushkar, Rajasthan First in the list, we have the City of the Kings, Rajasthan. This lovely little town, Phuskar is located near the city of Ajmer, and is famous for the only temple for Lord Brahma on Earth! Apart from this, Phuskar is well known for its wonderful landscapes, lakes, hills and starry nights. A must try or do in this city of crimson red skies is to cable car from the top of the hills and get engulfed by the brilliance of nature. Jaipur Jaipur by itself is nothing but a city filled with love and eye-catching landscapes, with its majestic hills, and even more majestic forts, like the Amer Fort, the City Palace, the Jal Mahal and a lot more! Two to three days out of your travel schedule should be enough to immerse yourself in the breath-taking views of Jaipur. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Rajasthan will just take the breath out of you with its diverse food palette, the rich cultures, and most important of all, its golden deserts and starry nights! Jaisalmer is one of the jewels in Rajasthan, where you get to ride Camels, go camping and enjoy the street foods and give your mouth a little celebration!

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Which Hairbrush suits your hair and what are its uses?

Having a Hair care routine can be confusing and figuring out which type of hair brush to use is just another puzzle to sort! In this article, we’ve explained the types of brushes and what their uses are so that your Hair care routine is made easy! Round Brush This one is infamous in your Hair Salons. The Round Brushes are used to curl and set your hair in place as you’re styling it. Teasing Brush The Teasing Brushes are used to part and style your hair and helps you add volume to your hair. Pad Brush The Pad Brush is used to detangle and smoothen out your hair to conveniently style it. Paddle Brush The Paddle Brushes are different from the Pad Brushes with their shape and the density of the bristles. The Paddle Brushes are also used to detangle your hair, and in addition, used for Rough Drying it. Vent Brush The Vent Brushes are used to dry your hair quicker and to ensure that there is no static in your hair as you detangle it and style it.

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3 MUST try juices for better and healthier hair growth!

If you’re on a hectic schedule that keeps drilling into your mental health, then you’re sure to suffer hair fall problems. These 3 juices and smoothies will help you reduce hair fall and build a strong scalp in no time! CAGC It is famously known to us that Amla and Curry leaves are great Keratin boosters, but did you know that Cucumber and Ginger are important aspects of healthy hair growth? Whip up Cucumber, Amla, Ginger and Curry leaves and add in a dab of honey and you’re instant hair care remedy is ready to go! OCCG Add a few slices of oranges, carrots, a cup of fresh coconut water and a generous block of ginger to make this genius cure for your hair fall and consume everyday for better results! Berry Smoothie This Berry smoothie is not just for a healthy hair, but also for a shiny and nutritious body, that boosts up your metabolism and reduces unwanted fats!

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How to make your vacation memorable in Meghalaya this summer?

Taking a break from your mechanical schedule is one thing, but making it a memorable one is just a filmy dream. This checklist will help you visit all the best and beautiful places in the “Scotland of the East”, Meghalaya. Wari Chora Wari Chora is a beautiful, lushfilled, otherworldly landscape that is truly a breathtaking experience! Located just around the corners of Baghmara, this nature’s wonder is a must visit destination on your checklist. Umngot River Ever heard of unofficial borders between nations? If not, then this gem in Meghalaya is a must visit in your travel bucket list, because this beauty is the only river which has an unofficial border between Indian and Bangladesh with crystal clear waters and glassy waterfalls that take your Instagram on a different level! Cherrapunji Caves The Cherrapunji caves are one of THE longest and super mysterious caves to exist in India! The Cherrapunji caves are most certainly the bewitching wonders you would ever witness in your life. Check out the Land of Oranges’ underground wonders this summer

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What to do when your dirty dishes are STUBBORN?

Cooking is all fun and games until you have to clean up after the crazy, stubborn mess is a true nightmare. Try these simple hacks to reform your cleaning routine and flaunt a spotless kitchen! The Baking Soda solution For all your problematic dishes with a dark burnt bottom, there is one simple, yet effective solution. Add generous amounts of Baking soda with lemon juice and let it sit in warm vinegar for 30 mins and relax as the stains vanish! The Clean Cutting Board If you’re someone who cooks on a regular basis, then you definitely would’ve gone through the struggle of cleaning your cutting board. Scrub your board, plastic or wood, with lemon and baking soda and wash for a neat, brand-new looking and fresh cutting board! Clean your stove with Toothpaste with ease Cleaning your stove can be much easier with just a dab of your regular toothpaste! Watch your stove get cleaned in a matter of seconds with this little trick and save your day!

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