Saturday, February 4, 2012

House boats of kerala

Kerala, God's own country, has been one of the beautiful tourist places on the earth. Here nature is at its best. There are numerous attractions in Kerala like Kathakali, Kalarippayattu, koodiyttam, boat race. But the special one that draw a lot of peoples to Kerala is houseboats. Houseboats are locally known as kettuvallam. Earlier days house bots of kerala were used as a medium of transportation. Today it is the major icon of the country and each houseboats differ in its shapes, size and accommodation facilities. An average house boat of Kerala measure 3 to 5 meters in across and 15 to 25 meters in length. The houseboats are totally made out of locally Eco friendly substances and if you are a true nature lover then you should be there. In kerala everything is picturesque including breathtaking backwaters and its houseboats. Houseboats of Kerala has been designed in such a way with all kind of modern facilities including internet, air conditioned room, TV, and with traditional or modern tasty food.

You will love yourself and God once you enter the houseboats of Kerala...........

Alappuzha is the most beautiful parts of Kerala and it is one of the districts. Aleppy is full of backwaters and artists will take their brush at once if they see the beauty.AS the place is full of backwaters there are plenty of houseboats with all facilities. Green is everywhere and you can start your unforgettable journey in houseboat of Aleppy with all comforts. Aleppy is situated in the middle of Arabian sea and it is a natural paradise for tourists.You can see plenty of picturesque places during the houseboat journey including Kuttanad. Kuttanad is the major attractions of Alappuzha where coconut and rice shares the major parts of the land. You cannot forget the experience and freshness you feel once you happen to visit Aleppy especially through houseboat of Aleppy, Venice of the East.

You can easily hire Aleppy houseboat on hour basis or daily basis. The rate is differ from tour operators and you can book sitting in you home using the computer. All types of houseboats are available like 3 bedroom, 4 bedroom, family cottage, single bed room etc.

Kumarakom is one of the best spots of Kerala where you can explore your houseboats with all glory. Kumarakom is a stunning village situated on the shore of Vembanad Lake of Kerala.Like Alleppy you can hire Kumarakom houseboat on monthly or daily basis. Kumarakom houseboat journey is special as you can watch very rare birds and animals. The fresh air of the spot make you feel differently. enjoy the glorious houseboat journey of Kumarakom.

Wide varieties of dishes are feed in the houseboats of Kerala. The most famous one is Kappa with fish curry. Kappa is local language and it is nothing a steamed tapioca. You will never forget the dishes of kappa and meencurry. The typical lake fishes are available in the houseboats. Sometimes you will get a chance of fishing and and cook yourself. Chicken biriyani is another dish and typical Kerala meals. Vegetable dishes with payasam is also feed in the houseboats of Kerala. So taste the traditional Kerala food in the Houseboats of Kerala?

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Top 5 Indian dishes


It is very difficult to list best ten Indian food as there are millions in the list. We can even make ten best Vegetarian Indian food and ten best non vegetarian Indian food. Majority of the Indian food can be easily prepared at home. And these food would stand against any best cuisine in the world. Indian contains 28 states and the dishes are so much different from place to place.


The availability of food items really reflects here. The food really depicts the culture of the spot and there should have some really nice restaurants from where you can taste the recipe. I am sure I will miss many best in this ' top ten Indian food' as you people should be more expert to  tell that your list is more ideal to included in the list. Your comments and suggestions are greatly welcome and appreciated.


1. Dosa, a vegetarian South Indian dish

Rice is the main content of dosa and it is a pure vegetarian food. Yeaa.. dosa can also be prepared in non vegetarian style. I placed dosa in to the number one position in the top ten Indian food because of various reasons. Dosa may be a unique kind of dish that have hundreds of varieties.


Masala Dosa is very famous variety of Dosa and this kind of Dosa is stuffed with spiced potatoes. Onion dosa, green dosa, Kerala dosa, ghee dosa, egg dosa, chillee dosa, paper dosa, cheese dosa,butter dosa, bread dosa, wheat dosa, raagi dosa, sweet dosa, double layer dosa, set dosa, carrot dosa, dosa with mixed vegetables, banana dosa, Raagi dosa, slim dosa, meat dosa, chicken dosa, etc.


I simply stop the list as you people may get bored reading the endless list. The real factor is that you can even make your own style of dosa if you simply know how to make simple ordinary dosa. So let's try making Dosa frieds.......Send me your receipes.......


2. Palak Paneer, a north Indian vegetarian dish

 

Palak Paneer is a tasty, traditional, north Indian style food very popular all over India. Cottage cheese and palak are the main ingredients of Palak paneer. It is very nutritious and tasty food and economy too.


3. Pulav

 

Pulav is another famous north Indian food basically prepared from rice. Like dosa pulav has different varieties such as Kashmire Pulav, rice pulav, ghee pulav, green peas pulav, Navratnan pulav, aalu ke pulav, etc.

4. Payasam or Kheer

 

It is a traditional Kerala Dish known as Payasam and is famous for its delicious taste. Paysam has lot of varieties like milk payasam, ada payasam, Jackfruit payasam, wheat payasam, rice payasam, etc. Payasam is a divine desert as it is prepared in most of the temples in Kerala after performing pujas. Devotees too perform their pujas by cooking Payasam in the temple itself. Payasam is the main dish in the marriage of Kerala. So Paysam stands in the list of top Indian food and recipes. 


5.  Tapioca with Fish Curry

 

Tapioca with fish curry is a typical Kerala dish famous all over the world. Tourists visiting God's own country should be familiar with this dish as kappa and meencurry is the main attraction in the glorious houseboats of Kerala.This dish is very very traditional one and was one of the  main food of Kerala. The important thing is that Tapioca is an excellent combination with almost all varieties of fish. So never forget to try Kappa with meencurry if you planning to visit Kerala, God's own country............



Friday, October 21, 2011

How to earn good money writing articles only?

Writing is the hardest thing if you write for cash? Many of my friends agree to this statement if they really writing for cash. But my answer to this question is a little different from you. Yes. You too can make real cash by writing. What i do to earn money wiritng only? Where should I write my articles? Where should I post my article for money? If you know the answers of the above questions then you would have been making a lot of money. Blogging is one of the established methods through which one can seriously take writing as career. Blogger.com is a free website from where you can start your own blog. It is better if you stick to a particular topic in tjhe begining of your writing career. Then you will automatically became an expert in that particular subject and become a good writer with your own writing style. After you create a decent blog you can apply for google adsense and start earning slowly. More traffic to the blog means more money. If you can write decent articles with SEO you can automatically create good traffic as well. Keywords are the real key behind the traffic and money.

Product reveiws bring you cash

In the world of market lakhs and lakhs of products are running and thousands still to implement. Product review is an excellent opportunity though which you can earn money. Your review should meet the point so that readers could understand each of the merits and demerits of the product.

Write for local newspapers and magazines

Your local newspaper may need you and seek your opportunity as a writer. It is an excellent opportunity for students and don't expect a high income in the beginining. Yet you can built your career through local newspaer as a writer and earn real cash.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Kerala women and Kudumbasree


Kerala is a marvelous place and is called God’s own country. The girls and women of Kerala are very beautiful and intelligent. Kerala is the first Indian state to achieve full literacy. In the field of health Kerala is compared to developed countries. The role of Kerala women is very important for the overall growth Kerala achieved over the years.


Kerala women have been in frontline of every aspect of society. P.T.Usha was a great known athletic from Kerala. Female life expectancy in Kerala is 74 years and the figure for men is 68.


Kerala women have organized a wonderful community called Kudumbashree. The word literally means prosperity of the family. Kudumbashree project of Kerala women brought dynamic changes to their economic aspects. The Kerala government provided all supports for the success of the great mission of kerala women. Through kudumbashree Kerala women actively participate in the developmental projects of various sectors.
Kudumbashree is a community action program of Kerala women that aims complete eradication of poverty from the society. Self employment schemes are the heart and soul of Kudumbashree project. Here Kerala women collect small savings from the members of the Kudumbashree and started a project that everyone have interest. Banks are ready to provide credit as government provides adequate security.


Kudumbashree helps Kerala women to stand their own feet and attain the ultimate goal. Reaching society through women and attain social objective.Kerala women attained ‘We the People Award’ from the United Nations for Kudumbashree. Today they are more courageous to do things for their rights that lead to a healthy and happy life. Kudumbashree also enhanced the creativity skills, interactive skills and decision making skills of kerala women. In the light of current financial crisis the project is very appreciable.







Saturday, May 28, 2011

Acne treatment and new hope

Acne is a kind of skin disease affected when dead skin cells clog up on the pores of body parts. This skin disease is getting world wide attention because of some peculiar nature. Acne can some time become severe and some of the present acne treatments are proved to be dangerous as it may lead to birth defects and some kind of genetic problems.

Wide ranges of antibiotics have been using for the treatment of acne. But medical report says that these antibiotics may lead to breast cancer and skin inflammation. So one should really bother about the side affects of acne treatments and should be consult your doctor whether your acne medicine is out of danger.

The optimistic point in acne treatment is that new experiments on acne proved to be effective and the promoters are hoping to introduce risk free acne medicine in the near future. Excessive production of cells and oil inside a skin follicle normally lead to acne. Dermatologists reported that this process is occurred mainly in women before a menstrual period.

A combination of benzyl peroxide and sulfur drugs is widely used for the treatment of acne. Acne vulgaris, pseudonym of acne, has so many divisions and the treatment itself got its divisions. Nothing to worry if you are facing a mild form of acne as it can be cured completely. You should start your acne treatment as early as possible so that it does not get worst. The severe kind of acne is really painful and can be found in various parts of the body like back, neck, chest, face, etc.

Do not mix the usual pimples with severe acne. There are people who get worried on simple pimples on faces. How I know how badly is my acne? This question is a relevant one and just knows if the simple pimples go on for days, you should consider it with some sort of seriousness. Nothing to worry as many good treatments for acne is available in this modern era and it should come under your control.

Teenage and acne is closely related as acne usually starts during the teenage period. As hormones make your skin oilier there is nothing to worry. Is acne is genetic? May be yes and it is not fully proved with supported evidence. It is usually founded that you are more likely to have acne if your parents had severe kind of acne.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Taking saffron with milk good for baby?

Saffron is an expensive spice extracted  from the flower of the saffron crocu. It is the most expensive spice considering its weight. Saffron  is widely seen in the west of Kashmir, India. During pregnancy women in India often use saffron. They believe that saffron will give more fairness to their baby.  During pregnenacy they take saffron with milk. Is it good to take saffron during pregnancy? There is no scientific proof behind the apect of using saffron during pregnancy.


Some people believe that saffron act on melanocyte of human body and reduces the melanin secretion. Thus the color of the baby becomes lighter. As the melanin pigment increases body color becomes darker while its reduction leads to lighter color.


The other perspective of using saffron is that saffron contains high fiber contents which helps in easier digetion during pregnency. But Saffron is a very expensive item affecting one's budget.


The opposite version of the story says that it is a ridiculous custom based up on no sense. So not to use saffron if you are pregnant? 


It is a fact that saffron has medicinal value and no harm for using it regularly. True saffron is very expensive and its color varies from deep orange to brownish red.Saffron is widely used in Ayurvedic medicines and have been used thousands of years by the medical practitioners and therapists in India.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

How to prepare tufu

How to prepareTufu

Tufu is a delicious  healthy and tast homely food which can be served as a balance diet. It is a purely vegetarian dish used as bruch or supper. Tufu is very easy to prepare and not much time consuming. Homely ingredients are required to prepare Tufu.

Main ingredients for preparing Tufu are

1. tender bamboo shoot ( 250 gram)
2. One teaspoon garlic paste
3. One teaspoon ginger paste
4. Some amount of mustard
5. Water ( enough)
6. Coriander leave paste
7. Few green chillies
8. Pepper (enough)
9. Coconut milk
10. A teaspoon of lime juice. (citric acid)
11. Oil ( enough)

         For preparing Tufu, take 250 grams of tender bamboo shoots, mixed along with garlic paste, ginger paste, Coriander leave paste, pepper and lime juice and Keep it for half an hour so that the tender shoot become soft and mirchy.

        Put two or three teaspoons of oil in a frypane and add greenchillies and mustard. Fry till a slight brownish color appear and add the above made preparation to it fry for few minutes add sufficient quantity of wate to it and cook the preparation. Now add coconut milk until it boils so that the preparation become slightly gravy.

Your tasty Tufu is now ready for serving.