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Gotsu

Posted 20-08-2009 at 04:27 PM by oneews
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Nothing beats the hot Gotsu...
For those who are interested here's the recipe

Ingredients
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1 medium eggplant
1/2 tablespoon tamarind paste
1 large onion; chopped
2 tomato; diced
6 hot green chillies, slit & cut into; pieces
1 curry leaves
1 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 garlic (opt)
1 salt; to taste
3 tablespoon oil

Directions:
Chop the eggplant...
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Espresso Coffee

Posted 20-08-2009 at 04:11 PM by oneews

It is crucial to remember that there are two fundamental varieties of coffee: espresso and regular, or non-espresso. Coffees available in cafés and restaurants are of the Espresso type, whilst regular coffee is generally meant for the home.

The term espresso has its origin in Italy. It was initially created around 1900 and, freely translated, signifies a cup of coffee brewed specifically for someone.

An ideal espresso is achieved when the espresso coffee leaves a satisfying...
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How coffee was discovered?

Posted 20-08-2009 at 04:08 PM by oneews

Discovery of coffee took place in Eastern Africa in a region that is presently known as Ethiopia. According to a popular legend, a goat herder called Kaldi watched his goats behaving in a strangely frolicsome manner after ingesting berries from a bush. He realized that these berries provided him with a new vigor. The news of this fruit rich in energy rapidly unfolded all through the region.
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Adai is a Dosai with a difference!!!

Posted 20-08-2009 at 04:02 PM by oneews
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Dosai, like a commoner, is draped in Dothi, whereas Adai is dressed up with
different types of dals and looks as if it is clad in Armani suit.

Dosai is a little choosi in its friends - only Mulakapodi, chutney or Sambar
alone can get along with it.
Adai, on the contrary, is a boisterous extrovert. Mulagapodi, chutney,
Sambar, butter, gur and curd are its team members.

Preparation of Dosai does not need dexterity.
It is as simple as...
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Purpose of fasting

Posted 20-08-2009 at 03:44 PM by oneews

Devotees sometimes fast on certain and special days. This sort of fasting is called Upavaasa, which means to stay near. This is in regard to staying near the Lord in mental disposition by spending more time in thought of God without using the time and energy in procuring items of food to prepare, cook and eat. Food does certain things to us according to its quality. Some of it will heighten our awareness while other types may indeed make our minds clouded and dull. So on special days, a devotee...
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