The Indian Weekender, 07 May 2021

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16 ENTERTAINMENT Friday, May 7, 2021 The Indian Weekender SHILPA SHETTY'S note to encourage fans: Believe it will get better from here Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra took to Instagram to share a motivating message for her fans. She posted a picture that shows her meditating in the mountains, with the text: "Overthinking will destroy your happiness and your mood. It'll make everything worse than it actually is. Take a deep breath, exhale and have faith. What's meant to be, will be." In the caption, she wrote about how we must try to help those who we can. She also spoke about the importance of believing that the situation will get better with time. "We're all reading about the actual situation around us and it is absolutely devastating. " Overthinking will destroy your happiness and your mood. It'll make everything worse than it actually is. Take a deep breath, exhale and have faith. What's meant to be, will be." "This news plays on the mind all the time and leads the mind to very dark places. But then, there are posts and news about complete strangers helping people desperately in need of help. People who are cooking meals for COVID patients living alone, volunteers driving down to people needing medical assistance, and doctors providing information and guidance via online sessions. So reassuring! If we can do something for someone, we definitely must! But if not, don't panic excessively. Actor Vardhan Puri, who is late actor Amrish Puri's grandson, said his struggle has been no different from any other actor's because his grandfather was no more when he forayed into cinema. "It's very difficult to make a mark in the industry. People actually do not assume I had it easy as my grandfather passed away when I was very young and he wasn't around to make calls for me or take me to filmmakers' offices," he said. The actor, who made his debut with the film "Yeh Saali Aashiqui" in 2019, recalled his best memories with his grandfather. "Everyone is very curious to know what dadu was like. The best memories I have are those when we used to watch films Tune out for a little while, inhale deeply, and believe that it will get better from here. Live in the NOW. Together, we WILL overcome this. We will walk through this time towards a better tomorrow. Faith and hope are what we need right now," she wrote. GUL PANAG: Each woman who is part of our ecosystem is a role model together. I long for those times to come back. I miss watching Chaplin films with him while we munched on lip-smacking snacks and chatted with the family during the breaks," he said. Vardhan turned a year older today, and he recalled his grandfather used to be a big part of his birthday celebrations. The actor plans to help people who have been affected by Covid, this year. "This birthday I am coming together with an NGO to offer medical services to patients suffering from Covid. Apart from that, post dinner I plan on spending time with my parents, my sister Sachi, her husband BIKRAMJEET KANWARPAL dies due to Covid complications, Bollywood mourns loss Bollywood took to social media to mourn the demise of actor Bikramjeet Kanwarpal due to Covid-related complications. He was 52. After retiring from the Indian Army, Bikramjeet entered showbiz in 2003. He has been part of films such as "Rocket Singh: Salesman Of The Year", "Aarakshan", "Murder 2", "2 States" and "The Ghazi Attack". He has also been TV shows such as "Diya Aur Baati Hum", "Yeh Hai Chahatein", "Dil Hi Toh Hai" and "24". He was also seen in the web series " Special Ops." "Extremely sad news . I've known Major Bikramjeet for so many years. He and I have worked on so many films together. The last being Bypass Road. Such a fantastic, encouraging and energetic human being he was and will always be remembered as. #RIP My dear friend will miss you," while Vishal Dadlani wrote: "A man who lent dignity to everything he did, #BikramjeetKanwarpal carried the Fauji stamp. Jai Hind, Sir," wrote Nishant, and my assistants who live with me. After that, I will get on a zoom call with close friends and family and maybe play some games. I want to keep it low-key this time as I'm in no mood for celebration with everything that's going on," he said. The actor will next be seen in the film "The Last Show". Neil Nitin Mukesh, mourning the death of Bikramjeet, who passed away on Friday. Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, who has worked with the actor, also expressed his grief. He wrote: "Saddened to hear demise of Maj. Bikramjeet Kanwarpal a talented actor who had acted in my films Heroine, Page3, Corporate & Indu Sarkar. Will miss our conversations on Indian Army and his dream project film on Siachen. My Condolences for his family and friends. #OmShanti Folded hands." Neetu on Rishi Kapoor: He was an extension of our existence On the first death anniversary of Rishi Kapoor on Friday, the late actor's wife, actress Neetu Kapoor, penned an emotional note saying he was an extension of her existence. Along with her note, Neetu posted a black and white picture on Instagram featuring the couple in their younger days. "All of last year has been of grief and sadness around the world for us maybe more as we lost him .. Not Gul Panag dons many hats, that path we make it easier for from being an actor to an somebody else to go through it. I avid rider, a certified pilot, a think the responsibility of being a mother and a wife. role model and walking the path She has had a stint in politics, less trodden stay on one's shoulders, too, and is a serial half-marathon to make it easier for someone runner. Although she is famous, else to follow." she underplays the tag of being a role model. "Each woman who is part "It is important to take your role of our ecosystem, they a day has gone by when we as a role model seriously. When are all role models for have not discussed "All I say role model it is not just me because I am a public figure. I would women who don't even or reminisced him of last year go on ...#rishikapoor," she say each one of us is a role model have the opportunity to as he was an has been of grief and added. extension of our sadness around the world Neetu and because, given the inequity in India decide what they would existence," she for us maybe more as we lost Rishi Kapoor had with regards to access to opportunity want to do in the next wrote. him .. Not a day has gone by tied the knot on for women, just the ability to minute. So, we all carry "Sometimes when we have not discussed January 22, 1980. choose what you do in your day is would want to do in the next minute. something women don't have access So, we all carry on our shoulders on our shoulders the his wise advice:: or reminisced him as he The couple are to," Gul said. the incredible responsibility," added incredible responsibility his wise cracks : was an extension of our parents to Bollywood his anecdotes !! We existence." actor Ranbir Kapoor and She labels each woman a role Gul, who has voiced National have celebrated him all jewellery designer Riddhima model. Geographic's specials titled "Tiger It's not easy to be a pioneer at year with a smile on the lips Kapoor Sahni. "Each woman who is part of our Queen Of Taru" and "On The Brink". something, she stressed. "Being a as he will stay in our hearts forever Rishi Kapoor passed away in ecosystem, they are all role models She continued: "Sometimes, pioneer is a big responsibility and we have accepted life will never be Mumbai on April 30 last year after a for women who don't even have walking a difficult path is an option one must take the plunge if they have the same without him !!! But life will two-year battle with leukemia. the opportunity to decide what they we must exercise because in walking the opportunity," Gul concluded. AMRISH PURI'S GRANDSON VARDHAN PURI: My grandpa wasn't around to make calls for me
The Indian Weekender Friday, May 7, 2021 FEATURES 17 SNACKS FOR LUNCH BOX QUINOA POHA INGREDIENTS: • 1/2cup - quinoa, white • 1tbsp - oil • 3tbsp - peanuts • 1tbsp - oil • 1tsp - mustard seeds • 6 - curry leaves • 1 - onion, large • 2 - green chillies • 1 - potato, medium and boiled • 1/2tsp - red chilli powder • 1/4tsp - sugar • 1/2tsp - salt or according to taste • 3/4tsp - turmeric powder • 1/2tsp - coriander powder • 1 - lemon • 2tbsp - fresh coriander, chopped METHOD: • Rinse the quinoa in a mesh sieve until the water runs clear; it removes the bitter coating on the quinoa beads and set aside. • Cook quinoa according to the instructions on the packet and set aside for later use. • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy GREEN CHUTNEY INGREDIENTS: • 2cups - coriander leaves • 1cup - mint leaves • 4-6 - green chilies • 1tsp - cumin seeds • 3 - garlic cloves • 1inch - ginger • 2 - lemons • 1tsp - salt or according to taste base frypan over medium flame. • Add peanuts and fry until golden in colour; transfer them onto a plate and set aside. • In the same frypan add 1 tablespoon of oil over medium flame. • Add mustard seeds and curry leaves; let them splatter. • Add peeled, washed and chopped onions and sauté until translucent. • Add washed and chopped green chillies and sauté for a minute. • Add diced potato followed by red chilli powder, sugar, salt, turmeric powder and coriander powder, mix everything together until well combined. • Add quinoa and peanuts followed by 1 tablespoon of water and give a good mix. • Cover and leave it on low flame for 2 minutes, stirring in between. • Squeeze lemon and mix well. • Sprinkle chopped fresh coriander on top. • Serve - 2 METHOD: • Blend washed coriander and mint leaves in a blender. • Add washed green chillies, cumin seeds, garlic cloves and ginger. • Squeeze lemon; add salt and water; blend everything together into a fine paste. • Transfer into a bowl, cover and set aside for later use. POHA INGREDIENTS: 11/2cups - poha, thick ( flattened rice ) • 1tbsp - oil • 4tbsp - peanuts • 1tbsp - oil • 1pinch - asafoetida • 8 - curry leaves • 3/4tsp - mustard seeds • 1tsp - cumin seeds • 1 - onion, large • 2-3 - green chillies • 1 - potato, medium and boiled • ¼tsp - turmeric powder • 1/2tsp - sugar • 1tsp - salt or according to taste • 1 - lemon • 1/2cup - fresh coriander leaves METHOD: • Place poha in a strainer; rinse it under runny water while spreading it with the fork and quickly remove ( while rinsing it spread poha using your hand or fork, drain it properly; make sure you don’t keep it under water for too long otherwise it will become mushy ) and let it drain. Besan Ka Cheela INGREDIENTS: • 1cup - gram flour ( besan ) • 1 - onion, small • 1-2 - green chillies • 1tsp - red chilli powder • 1tsp - caram seeds ( ajwain ) • 11/2tsp - salt or according to taste • 2tbsp coriander chopped • 1cup - water • 2tbsp - oil for frying METHOD: • Place gram flour into a medium size bowl. • Peel, wash and chop onion and green chillies; add them to the gram flour. • Add red chilli powder, caram seeds, salt and chopped coriander, TIP: Mint chutney can be kept for a week in the fridge and for 1 month in the freezer. • Run your fingers through poha to break the lumps and press few between your thumb and finger to check if they are soft; if they are still not soft them rinse them under running water again. • Drain properly and keep aside. • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy base frypan over medium flame. • Add peanuts and fry until golden in colour; transfer them onto a plate and set aside. • In the same frypan add another 1 tablespoon of oil. • Add asafoetida, curry leaves, mustard seeds and cumin seeds; mix well with the fork. • Add water in tablespoons and keep mixing while adding the water ( the batter should not be very thin, it should be of thick pouring consistency ). when the seeds start to splatter. • Add peeled, washed and chopped onions and sauté until translucent. • Add washed and chopped green chillies and sauté for a minute. • Lower the flame and add diced potato and peanuts, mix well. • Sprinkle turmeric powder, sugar and salt, mix well again. • Add poha, mix everything until well combined. • Cover and let simmer for 1-2 minutes on low flame for everything to get infused. • Squeeze lemon on top. • Spread fresh chopped coriander. • Serve - 2 • Cover and leave it to rest for 15- 20 minutes. • Heat a tbsp or so of oil in a heavy base frying pan over medium flame. • Keeping the flame high pour some batter in the centre of the frying pan, spreading it out a little like a pan cake. • Lower the flame and let cook till the edges are little brown and can be lifted easily. • Dribble a little oil around it, turning the pan so the oil goes under the pan cake ( cheela ). • Flip it over to cook slightly on the other side. • Serve hot with a green chutney. • FOR LUNCH BOX; spread chutney all over the cheela; roll it, then wrap it in the foil. • TIP: you can prepare cheela a night before and refrigerate. • Serves - 2 TIP OF THE WEEK Left over roti from the night before can also be used again for the lunch box. Spread 1 teaspoon of oil on the hot tawa. Break an egg on the tawa; spread it with the fork then place the roti on top of the egg and press slightly with the flat spatula for the egg to stick to the roti. Then flip it over and cook the other side of the roti for few seconds and remove it from the tawa. Place roti with the egg side on the top in the plate. Spread anything leftover from the night before; roll it and pack it for the lunch box. Or just spread the chutney and roll it. Three Home remedies to deal with dry cough while home quarantining with COVID 19 Dry cough causing discomfort? Here are 3 effective home remedies you should try to soothe the sore throat. One of the early symptoms of the Covid-19 virus is a dry cough. For the unversed, dry cough a kind of cough that does not produce mucus or phlegm. It is when the throat feels dry, scratchy, sore and rough. One could even experience a tickling sensation in the throat which makes gulping or swallowing extremely difficult. Finding relief with a dry cough can be difficult. There are various different medical reasons that could be the cause behind the dry cough including Covid-19. Medication prescribed by a health professional need to be taken, there are a few home remedies that could help soothe it. Honey Honey is filled with anti-bacterial and antifungal properties that help soothe the dry and sore throat. It is filled with antioxidants that aid healing. Mixing 2 tablespoons of honey with hot water can help relax the sore throat. Make sure to drink this concoction twice a day for improved results. Ginger In Ayurveda, ginger is considered as a great remedy to a lot of medical conditions including dry cough. Its medicinal properties help reduce inflammation and its anti-bacterial properties help protect the body against different kinds of viruses, Drinking hot ginger and clove tea can help soothe the roughness and helps soothe the irritated throat. Saltwater gargles Salt helps with killing the bacteria and loosening the mucus caught in the throat. Gargling with warm salt water will not provide immediate relief but will help kill the bacteria in the long run. It is an old-age therapy that still seems to work just fine. Add one tablespoon of salt in one cup of hot water and gargle for 20 seconds 3 times a day and you’ll see the difference yourself!
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