My Grannies The Great Women of India

Yeah... They were Born before India got Independence, A nation yet to Develop and get freedom from Slavery, There were no Electricity, No Vehicles, No Taps, No Toilets, No Gas Burners, No Medication and Doctors, No Money, No environment for Girl educations and just Only Hard working like a Machine who is switch on working for 24 hours nonstop.

They are our Great Women of India, my " Grandmas " They were very Tough Women with true Qualities of immense inner strength and commendable courage, coupled with a resilience character and Strong will Power never give up, but to fight the Challenges of Life and come out a Winner.

They Carried Litres of Water from 4-5 Km on their head, washed clothes on river banks, Cooked on coal fire, Welcomed Guests with smiles, spend many years with 2-3 Sarees, Slept with starved stomach by feeding their children, Educated their kids the best she could, yet Survived with looking forward happily, They put on a brave front and strongly played all the responsibility of sustaining and Supporting the Family single handedly and managed every situation without showing no pain on their face. 

want to tell one incident about their greatness. There were always rush of relatives and community people to come to their village and stay at their home for better medical treatments. Once there were some guests came all of sudden at dinner time, that time no telephones for communications. And there was no extra food in home to prepare for the guests. My grand father and grand mother feed the guests with love and care. guests asked to join dinner with them, but they refused by saying, we are having fast today. And there were many days such in their life.     

I have such a Golden moment of my life with my both grannies, ( my dad's mother and my mom's mother ), They meant the world to me. I love them so much. I am so attached to her. Apart from, I still teach my kids the stories which I used to listen laying my head in the lap of my grandmas, pampering her fingers in my hair with her kind words, all moral values, advice and their experience is always so inspiring for me. the most unforgettable time of my childhood. The life lessons she passed on has helped me become the person I've become and whatever lessons I've learned to them I will share it also to my children. I wish God to give them long and healthy life as I can't loose her. Now when I am married and far away from them, I really miss them lots. A True SUPERWOMEN, a Big Bundle of Inspiration, Truly they are #MadeOfGreat 

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Quacker Healthy Veggie Oats Handvo

Handvo is very famous savoury Gujarati Snack. Here I twisted it with adding Quacker oats to make it healthy and lighter. 

Ingredients : 

Oats,   Crushed - 1 cup 

Semolina ( Sooji) - 1 cup 

Besan ( gram flour)  -  6 Tablespoons

Lauki (bottle gourd), grated - 1/4 cup

Carrot , grated - 1/4 cup
Fresh Coriander chopped 4 Tablespoon

Ginger Garlic paste - 1 Tablespoon

Green Chilli, Chopped - 1 Tablespoon

Curd - 1 1/2 Cup

Turmeric Powder - 1 / 2 teaspoon

Red Chilli powder - 1 Teaspoon

Salt to taste

Soda bi Carbonate - 1 / 4 teaspoon

Water - as required

Ingredients for Tempering :

Oil - 2 to 3 Tablespoons

Sesame Seeds - 1 Tablespoon

Mustard Seeds - 1 Tablespoon

Method :

Take one bowl , add all the ingredients for batter, make thick batter. Pour batter into a greased baking bowl. 

For tempering, Heat oil in kadai, add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, pour it on batter. Now bake this handvo on 220'C for 35-40 minutes or till it done in preheated oven. Let it cool for 2 to 3 minutes and cut it, serve hot with green chutney.

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My Little Champs Grooving into the Taazagi Ka Dhamaka

                  My Inspiration are always my Kids, My Daugher asked me Mumma, what's this about new Colgate MaxFresh ? I told why don't you check it out dear... and she saw Allu Arjun & Anushka Manchanda's peppy energising song on TV and start dancing in front of TV with this upbeat Music track of Taazagi Ka Dhamaka ! And what else ? I downloaded this track and my Gymnastic champ began tapping her feet with #MaxFreshMove. Since the lyrics & the energy of the song is so mind blowing and her dancing with all Zatak Matak Zatak Matak Dhamaka, my younger son and his cousins also joined with her and danced so enthusiastically in their own style. It was so surprising that his two years old cousin also joined and showed his cute lovely moves of #MaxFreshMove with full style and energy. Kids really don't need any prop to engage themselves, they find entertainment on their way, by themselves only. Holding pack of Colgate MaxFresh and dancing freely made them so much engaging and enjoying.  
                 

                 Colgate always have been innovative and bring something new and superior always. And My Daughter is a Colgate Girl, 6 years back, her beautiful smile has been chosen as one of the Top smiles across India. So Colgate is special for her always.

Check out Little Dances grooving into the Beats of #MaxFreshMove

 

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So Just Bust a Move with Taazagi Ka Dhamaka

              Ting Ting Ting Ting.... its 6 AM, the daily routine starts early morning, so dull and boring routine, get up from the bed, brush the teeth, prepare lunch box, wake up kids and make them ready for the school, prepare the breakfast, go to the gym, bring the vegetables, go to bath, guide the maid, clean the house, and start prepare for the lunch.... so on... So where I am ? why there is NO something extra ordinary, something dhamakedar happening to my boring daily life ? Why ?????? Hello God !!! Help me...

        and Dhentendannnn..... Whoooho.... and here comes something Fresh, Colgate MaxFresh.... Taazgi Ka Dhamaka... I can't stop myself grooving into the upbeat Music track

of Zatak Matak Zatak Matak.... Taazgi Ka Dhamaka ! Allu Arjun & Anushka Manchanda's peppy energising song made me to dance.... I am not a dancer... To tap on dance on #MaxFreshMove, you needn't to be a dancer... and no one can stop me dancing... My energy has been got back... feeling so lively and fresh. Dance not only keeps a person fit. But it also, keeps a person mind and soul happy and peacefully. The boredom of my monotonous life turn into Dhamakedar energetic moments. And I just love it....

Watch out my Solo dance on #MaxFreshMove

Watch out my Solo dance on #MaxFreshMove

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Macaroni Filled Cheese Baskets

Del Monte premium pasta comes in various shapes and stays firm even when overcooked, making it go perfectly with my pasta recipes. 
http://www.delmonte.ph/products/culinary/pasta

Ingrediants :
2 tbsp Olive Oil,
1 tbsp Finely Chopped Onion,
2-3 Garlic cloves crushed,
1 tbsp Red Bell Pepper chopped,
1 tbsp Green Bell Pepper chopped,
1 tbsp Baby Corn chopped,
1/4 Cup Del Monte Macaroni Pasta,
A Dash of Tabasco sauce,
2 tbsp Mayonnaise,
Salt to taste,
1/2 tsp Black Pepper Crushed
100 gm Processed Cheese Grated

Method of Preparation : 

In a Sauce pan Boil Del Monte Macaroni Pasta with 1 tsp oil till Al dente and refresh it with cold water.

In a non stick pan spread ½ tsp Olive oil and sprinkle grated cheese to make circle, cook till it becomes light brown, carefully turn it and cook another side. Now while its hot, put it on an inverted Muffin/Cupcake Mold and form like Basket. Cool it.
Now in a pan heat Olive Oil, add Garlic, Baby Corn, Red Bell Pepper, and Green Bell Pepper. Sauté it for 2-3 mints. Now add Macaroni Pasta, Tabasco Sauce, Black Pepper and Mayonnaise, mix well.
Fill this Stuffing in Cheese Basket, Garnish with some Grated Cheese, some chopped Bell Peppers, and Ready to serve.

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Magic Begins with #ColgateMagicalStories

#ColgateMagicalStories

In an age of digital technology where communication happens at the click of button or key, Essentially certain emotions are universal. So are stories. We all get hooked to television, technology and social-networking sites. But stories are wonderful ways to boost creativity and help imagination soar. And what if kids are given to create stories on themselves with some characters and things. 



When I handed these Colgate Magical Stories packs and told there is some magical, some surprises inside the packs to my both kids, their excitement was at a peak. Soon they explored a castle, some characters, trees etc Immediately they decided to built their own Kingdom and create a story. They also dressed up like Royal family and involved in story. the cut the shapes, collected some Sand, Colours, Papers, pencils, cotton etc and set up their kingdom and their creative juices flowing.

Colgate gave an opportunity to think outside the box and unleash my kids creativity and having their head filled with ideas.
Not video games or watching TV but to be able to entertain themselves effectively because it made them think. 

                                                     Thank you Colgate

Moment that filled you with Optimism and Hope for Future

Hello readers, this is my first blog for indiblogger. I have heard about indiblogger from my friends and read on net. I find it very interesting. a very good platform for bloggers. 

Today I am going to share a #lookup story with you hope it will help you to become positive and optimist in life. Its a story of my friend. He was born rich. his father's business was at high point. they have factory, office, big bungalow, personal cars of each family members, etc.... The perfect life. No worries and tension. This father had always like to invest in share markets. He had used to invest a lot in it. But one day the market had gone down and he lost most of his assets - factory, home, office, etc... Suddenly they fall down from top. It was the worst period of their life. My friend had came to me and describe all the things in detail. How and what happened to their family? I was also shock. It was really strange and unbelievable. But this is destiny. Anything can happen any time.

My friend and his father were totally broken down. They didn't know from where to start? The only one member in his family was quite calmed and stabled. She was his mother. I know her from my childhood. Really amazing lady. Always positive and optimist. She never complain or blame her husband (My friend's father) about his situation. But at the other side she completed give her supports to his husband and continuously motivate. 

Once there was a incident. I had gone to my friend's house after the big disaster happened with them. I saw his mother as smiling as before. There was nothing to serve in their home, but still she offers me sweet rice. That was the first moment that filled me with optimism and hope.

After that she always motivates my friend to work. But the father and son both are hope less. His mothers are excellent cook. She loves cooking. She then start tiffin services by her own. Initial for her its quite difficult to manage. But she never give up. Her tiffin services earns good amount of money. Now my friend and his father also joined her in her business. And soon they are planning to start a restaurant.

Really what a inspiring story. I have learned the biggest lesion of my life form this. Many times in past I was give up in small things but after this great story I just feel, that I was complete wrong. I should never give up and never lose hope. If you work hard then the success is yours only.

Hope all of you find it interesting.

Thankyou.

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