At a time when everyone is obsessing over croissants and avocado toast as the best breakfast options, flavorful Indian breakfasts are finally getting their moment in the global sun. In its latest edition of the 50 Best Breakfasts in the World, food guide TasteAtlas has named three Indian staples among the top contenders: Misal, Chole Bhature, and Paratha. A Maharashtra ...
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Eid-ul-Adha celebration in Rainy Day
Eid ulAdha in Bangladesh is a vibrant celebration that combines religious devotion, family gatherings, and cultural flair- and even on a rainy day, the festive spirit shines through, especially in fashion. Here’s how fashion and celebration adapt to the monsoon mood: Despite rain, the day begins early with Eid prayers, usually held in mosques or open grounds. When it rains, ...
Read More »Thai Coconut Lemon Grass Beef Kebab
Ingredients: * Minced beef * Coconut milk * Lemon grass 1 finely chopped white part * Garlic minced 1/2 tsp * Ginger minced 1 tsp * Fish sauce 1 tbsp * Red sugar 1/2 tbsp * Lemon juice 1 * Chili powder 1 tsp Method: Mix all the spices together with the meat, add the minced meat to it and ...
Read More »How safe is frozen fruit?
A huge recall of frozen fruits is currently happening across the US, with major retailers including Walmart, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s announcing the call back of select frozen fruit due to fears of contamination from both hepatitis A and listeria monocytogenes. But how did this happen in the first place, and is frozen fruit actually any good for us?
Read More »Who drank all the matcha? How tourism drained a Japanese town
In Uji, Japan’s historic matcha capital, demand for premium green tea is outpacing supply. As tourists scramble for tins, locals fear that tradition may be getting diluted. 10:00 is an important time in Uji, Japan. It’s when the matcha shops open. The town is just a half hour train ride from Kyoto and is world-renowned for matcha, the pulverised green ...
Read More »Beef Kista Kebab
Ingredients: * Minced meat 500 gms * Onion chopped 1 cup * Garlic paste 1 tbsp * Ginger paste 1 tbsp * Green chilies, chopped 4-5 * Coriander powder 1 tbsp * Cumin powder 1 tbsp * Garam masala powder 1 tbsp * Salt * Bit salt to taste * Roasted cumin powder 1/2 tsp * Egg 1 * Fried ...
Read More »Nut Crushed Beef Kebab
Ingredients: * Beef * Cashew/Cashew Nut Powder * Onion Paste * Cumin and Coriander Powder * Egg * Bread Crumbs. Method: Make the kebabs, dip them in the egg, then roll them in the nut and crumb mixture. Then fry lightly.
Read More »Cold shower vs hot shower: What does your body and mind need?
Showering isn’t just about cleaning your body from dirt or sweat; it’s also about clearing up your mind, relaxing your body, and detangling your thoughts. Ever wondered why the best thoughts and ideas come to mind while taking a shower? Well, there is a science behind it. Taking a shower can relax our muscles and promote thinking by calming our ...
Read More »Mobile use shaping digital lives in BD
Mobile-phone technology is emerging as a powerful force in shaping safer and more informed digital lives in Bangladesh, according to a report of Telenor Asia. The newly-released “Digital Lives Decoded” report was revealed at a city hotel on Wednesday. The report of a survey conducted on 1,000 mobile internet users in the country reveals how widespread use of mobile phones ...
Read More »Uncovering hidden danger in packaged foods
Though excessive salt consumption, particularly from processed packaged foods (PPFs), is contributing to an alarming rise in hypertension and cardiovascular diseases across Bangladesh, no stronger enforcement of food labeling laws, public awareness campaigns and the introduction of front-of-package labeling to curb rising health risks is visible. Experts said it will not be possible to reduce population salt intake by 30% ...
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