Tuesday, March 26, 2013

7:36 PM

Puranpoli - Marathi recipe

Puranpoli - Marathi recipe

साहित्य :-
१) एक कप चणाडाळ.
२) एक कप किसलेला गूळ.
३) एक कप मैदा.
४) अर्धा कप कणीक.
५) सात ते आठ टेबलस्पून तेल.
६) एक टीस्पून वेलची पूड.

कृती :-
चणाडाळ (बेसन ज्यापासून तयार करतात ती डाळ) कूकरमध्ये चणाडाळीच्या अडीचपट पाणी घालून शिजवून घ्यावी. डाळ शिजली की त्यातील पाणी पातेल्यात निथळू द्यावे. हेच पाणी वापरून कटाची आमटी करता येते. डाळीतील पाणी निघून गेल्यावर ही डाळ पातेल्यात घ्यावी. व पातेले गॅसवर ठेवावे. त्यात किसलेला गूळ घालावा.

मध्यम आचेवर हे मिश्रण आटवावे. मिश्रण आटवताना ढवळत राहावे. जर ढवळायचे थांबवले, तर मिश्रण पातेल्याला लागून करपू शकते. या पुरणात आवडत असल्यास १ चमचा वेलची पूड घालावी.

मिश्रण घट्टसर झाले की पातेले गॅसवरून उतरवावे. मिश्रण गार होऊ द्यावे. पुरणयंत्रातून ते काढून घ्यावे. जर पुरणयंत्र नसेल तर मिक्सरमध्ये बारीक करावे.

मैदा आणि कणीक एकत्र करून त्यात ५-६ चमचे तेल घालावे आणि सैलसर मळून घ्यावे. पुरणपोळीची कणीक सैलच भिजवावी. कारण अशी कणीक लाटायला सोपी पडते व पोळी व्यवस्थित पातळ होते. कणीक घट्ट असेल, तर पोळी फाटू शकते. भिजवलेले पीठ १-२ तास मुरू द्यावे. पुरणाचे गोळे बनवून घ्यावेत. मैद्याचा अर्धा ते एक इंचाचा गोळा घ्यावा व त्याची पातळसर पारी बनवून घ्यावी. त्यात पुरणाचा गोळा भरावा. सर्व बाजूंनी बंद करून घ्यावा. पोळपाटावर थोडा मैदा भुरभुरावा आणि हलक्या हाताने पोळी लाटून घ्यावी. तव्यावर खरपूस भाजून घ्यावी.

साजूक तूप घालून गरम गरम खायला द्यावी. आठ एक दिवस सहज टिकतात. गार झालेल्या पोळ्या दुधाबरोबर छान लागतात किंवा आवडत असेल, तर कटाच्या आमटीबरोबर देखील पुरणपोळी छान लागते.


Saturday, February 16, 2013

12:03 AM

When Life Is A Tragedy...


When Life Is A Tragedy...


REVIEW OF THE WEEK Play: The Dream Of A Ridiculous Man Directed by: Munish Sharma Duration: 100 minutes Cast: Munish Sharma Language: English
    Unless you’re a theatre fanatic, lengthy monologues, especially those which tend to move along a philosophical trajectory can be sleepinducing and simply speaking, boring to the average mind. You might get that feeling once The Dream Of A Ridiculous Man starts off. But the superlative performance and certain engaging segments save the day.
    The play has been compiled using the works of four different philosophers — Fyodor Dostoevsky, Albert Camus, Friedrich Nietzsche, Arthur Schopenhauer and Oscar Wilde. The protagonist (the ridiculous man) is trying to resurrect his lost identity, by confronting the truth that is usually dictated by logic and reasoning.
    The Dream Of A Ridiculous Man has been divided into two acts. While the protagonist poses questions (which he eventually answers himself) on life, existence, hope etc, there are several amusing anecdotes and stories you hear in the process, especially in the first half, which is what makes it more enjoyable than the second. The character’s obsession with being the centre of attention leads to a hilarious narrative. And the story from Greek mythology about Sisyphus, a king who was punished for chronic deceitfulness, by being compelled to roll an immense boulder up a hill, only to watch it roll back
down (he has to repeat this action forever!) is another one of the little gems the play comes up with.
    The second half is somber, intended to be thought-provoking, as it chronicles his experiences where he believes that there is nothing worth living in this world and so is determined to commit suicide. Amidst this, through a dream, he enters another planet where the people are happy, blissful and sinless, reminding you of Robin Cook’s famous novel Abduction (where five people are abducted into a secret underwater world, whose inhabitants are happy and don’t know what suffering is, until the abducted people ‘corrupt’ their world too). Eventually, he wakes up a changed man.
    Director-actor Munish Sharma infuses life in this monologue, as his character, the underdog, is humorous as well as tragic at the same time, making for a brilliant combination. Definitely worth a watch.

Blame It On Yashraj (English), Sophia Hall, Breach Candy, Feb 17, 6:30 pm; Directed by Bharat Dabholkar; What happens in a mixed Punjabi/ Bengali family when their only darling daughter falls in love and decides to marry a Muslim guy? This play is a comical portrayal of a family caught up in the whirlwind of their
daughter’s wedding, which gets bigger and bigger by the day as D-day arrives. Starring: Ananth Mahadevan, Jayati Bhatia, Anchal Sabharwal, Punit Tejwani and others.
Bairi Raji To Duniya Raji (Gujarati), Zaverben Sabhagruha, Ghatkopar, Feb 17, 9pm; Directed by Imtiaz Patel. Keeping your wife happy at home is the theme of this play which contains a triple doze of comedy, suspense and thrill. Starring: Hemant Jha, Chhaya Vora, Shruti Gholap and others.
Hello Pakistani, Hun Gujarati (Gujarati), Tejpal Hall, Gowalia Tank, Feb 17, 7:45 pm; Directed by Vipul Mehta. Simran is a brave woman whose life’s mantra is ‘life is an adventure’. This Punjabi girl is to be engaged to Ankush, a Gujarati software engineer. Prior to their enagagement both families embark on a pilgrimage to the Kutch region. A bomb blast takes places in which Ankush is feared dead. But shockingly he turns up in Pakistan. Will fate bring the two lovers back together? Starring: Krishna Gokani, Amita Rajda, Parth Desai, Haresh Panchal and others.
Prem No Password (Gujarati),
Prabodhan Thackeray Auditorium, Borivali (W), Feb 17, 9 pm; Directed by Nimesh Diliprai Desai; Life is a journey of love, live life kingsize. Make the most of it with a gripping story. Life indeed is beautiful. Starring: Amee Trivedi, Bakul Thakker, Nimesh Diliprai, Sharukh Sadri and others.
Juth Bolo Jalsa Karo (Gujarati), Bhaidas Auditorium, Vile Parle (W), Feb 17, 4 pm; Directed by Jaideep Shah; Jignesh Raitatha has lost a lot in life by speaking the truth. So now he only believes in telling lies. He has become such an expert in telling lies that it has now become an integral part of his life. But what happens when the lies go out of control? Chaos, of course! Starring: Shachi Joshi, Samir Rajada, Titikshah Pandya and others.
Bhamashah (Hindi), Rangsharda, Bandra, Feb 17, 7:45 pm; Directed by Manoj Shah; The word ‘Bhamasha’ reminds us about a remarkable charater in Indian history who was a philanthropist, warrior, intelligent and a Jain shravak. But little is known about his contribution and sacrifices for our country. Starring: Dayashhankar Pandey, Dharmendra Gohil, Ahlam Khan,
Aishwarya Mehta and others.
Santu Rangilee (Gujarati), Zaverben, Ghatkopar, Feb 17, 3 pm; Directed by Dinkar Jani; A Gujarati adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s famous play Pygmalion, the story concerns a low class flower girl takes speech lessons from a language expert a phoneticst, so that she can alleviate herself in the society. The play is a comedy of manners. Starring: Sujata Mehta, Darshan Jariwala, Sameer Khakhkhar and others.
Bade Luchhe Lagte Ho (Gujarati), Chavan, Sachivalaya, Feb 17, 7:45 pm; Directed by Jaideep Shah; It is difficult to handle one oversmart (luchho) person but how do you handle a family full of oversmart (luchha) people? Starring: Rupa Divetia and others.
Maro Piyu Gayo Rangoon (Gujarati), Prabodhan Thackeray, Borivali, Feb 21, 9 pm; Directed by Sunil Shanbag; This musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Well is set in Saurashtra, Mumbai and Rangoon of the early 1900s. The play is
a heady mix of live music, dance and drama. Starring: Meenal Patel, Utkarsh Majumdar, Archan Trivedi, Manasi Parekh-Gohil, Chirag Vora and others.
The Bureaucrat (English), St. Andrews,
Bandra (W), Feb 17, 7:30 pm; Directed by Rahul Da Cunha; A senior bureaucrat, Raghuvir Gupta, is called upon by the Home Minister, to solve a national crisis — to prevent Dishoom, a young MTV VJ, from starting a massive protest, called Kapre Utaro Middle Classes, against the government. Why? Because the young VJ is the bureaucrat’s son! Starring: Bugs Bhargava Krishna, Neil Bhoopalam, Shivani Tanksale, Jaswinder Singh and others.
Pritam Pyare Pappuji (Hindi), Prabodhan Thackeray Auditorium, Borivali (W), Feb 19, 9 pm; Directed by Vipul Mehta; Pritam Pyare Pappuji is an uncommon love story of a common man. Pappuji is an estate agent with a flair for winning over anyone with his talks. Money is everything to him. To earn money he can deceive anybody. One day Pappuji meets Dimple. And suddenly his happy world turns upside down. Starring: Rakesh Bedi, Moulli Ganguly, Mazhar Sayed and others.
    — Event supported by Times Card.


Munish Sharma in The Dream Of A Ridiculous Man


Blame It On Yashraj


Pritam Pyare Pappuji
12:02 AM

REVIEWS on restaurants

Neel, Mahalaxmi: Simply amazing fares, though found cost little over, but food taste, quantity and quality compensate it —great place. My favourite dishes and drinks include the Raan, Kakori Kabab, Palak and Akrot. — Ranachitra. Food: 4, Service: 3.5, Decor: 3.5 

    
Laxmi Next, Powai: For me luxury does not always mean expensive places sometimes it means getting the best treatment in simple places like in this restaurant. Simple yet effortlessly likable I would say. Food here is Indian veg and of course they are tasty. Perfect family dining restaurant in this part of the city. — Ridhirathi. Food: 4, Service: 4, Decor: 3.5 


    
Hakkasan, Bandra (W): It is not only a good Chinese cuisine restaurant but also a great place for planning an evening party. With music and exciting lighting facility this place surely becomes a good place to have a great time with friends. In food, Fried Shell Crab, Dumplings and Mock Chicken are delectable. — Priya_rana. Food: 3.5, Service: 3, Decor: 3 


    
Guru Da Dhaba, Andheri (W): Economical meal and superb taste. Guru Da Dhaba has a special spices in the meal. They serve delicious delicacies... Certainly not to miss place. — Pandeyakansha. Food: 4, Service: 3, Decor: 3 


    
Naturally Sweet, Church Road: Unconventional and sugar free desserts heaven, it is a place that helps to keep a check on my sugar level yet have some good sweet things. Roasted Cashew Roll, Oatmeal cookies, Pishori Pista Cake and all Indian mithais are made with lovely designs and their taste is the best thing about them. — Preetyganguly. Food: 4, Service: 3.5, Decor: 4 


    
Rude Lounge, Juhu: The best part about Mumbai City is the pubs and lounges across the city. They can make any drab day so much fun and happening. So when I came across Rude Lounge on a website and the amazing discounts they had to offer, I quickly booked a table there. It was Thursday that day and we just loved the 1+1 beer offer. The music and the beer ensured we had a really good time. Food and service was efficient at all times. So if you are in for some rude time, visit this place. — Jayrathore50. Food: 3.5, Service: 4, Decor: 4
12:01 AM

Delicious Spreads @ Citrus, The Leela, Andheri (E)


Delicious Spreads @ Citrus, The Leela, Andheri (E)


What: Citrus at The Leela Mumbai, Andheri (E) is a three-time winner of ‘Best 24-hour Dining’ at the Times Food Awards. When: Every Sunday, 12:30 to 4 pm Features: Citrus — the all-day casual dining restaurant offers some of the yummiest and best spreads at lunch, dinner and the Sunday Brunch. Under the streams of natural light, an ambience of relaxed sophistication and style, Citrus invites you to indulge in sumptuous food from an over 180-dish extensive buffet and eight interactive live stations. From made-to-order pizzas, pastas, carving stations, a salad bar, live grill, a shawarma station, a Thai and South Indian station to a variety of breads and cheese, it’s all there. Those with a sweet tooth can satisfy their cravings at the delightful dessert counter. With tastes and flavours from various continents wafting around, there’s something awesome for everyone at this Sunday Brunch. Call: 022-66911324




Friday, February 15, 2013

11:59 PM

Scrumptious Meals @ Golden Chariot Outlets

Scrumptious Meals @ Golden Chariot Outlets Looking for a place where you can unwind? Golden Chariot offers dishes like Butterfly Prawns, Dum ka Murg, Subzi Sheek Kalimirch and more. Except Mondays, every night is a Ghazal Nights and candle light dinner on Mondays and Thursdays. Special Offer: Enjoy 25% off on your purchase of Indian spirits between 6:30 pm and 8 pm. Price: Rs 700 for a meal for two. Where: Mira Bhayander Road- 022 28106066/ 350. Kandivali Grovell Mall-022 28461414. Kandivali V-Mall)- 022 28547259/ 022 65614164. Goregaon – Hub Mall- 022 67988777/ 790.
11:59 PM

Scrumptious Meals @ Golden Chariot Outlets

Scrumptious Meals @ Golden Chariot Outlets Looking for a place where you can unwind? Golden Chariot offers dishes like Butterfly Prawns, Dum ka Murg, Subzi Sheek Kalimirch and more. Except Mondays, every night is a Ghazal Nights and candle light dinner on Mondays and Thursdays. Special Offer: Enjoy 25% off on your purchase of Indian spirits between 6:30 pm and 8 pm. Price: Rs 700 for a meal for two. Where: Mira Bhayander Road- 022 28106066/ 350. Kandivali Grovell Mall-022 28461414. Kandivali V-Mall)- 022 28547259/ 022 65614164. Goregaon – Hub Mall- 022 67988777/ 790.
11:59 PM

Scrumptious Meals @ Golden Chariot Outlets

Scrumptious Meals @ Golden Chariot Outlets Looking for a place where you can unwind? Golden Chariot offers dishes like Butterfly Prawns, Dum ka Murg, Subzi Sheek Kalimirch and more. Except Mondays, every night is a Ghazal Nights and candle light dinner on Mondays and Thursdays. Special Offer: Enjoy 25% off on your purchase of Indian spirits between 6:30 pm and 8 pm. Price: Rs 700 for a meal for two. Where: Mira Bhayander Road- 022 28106066/ 350. Kandivali Grovell Mall-022 28461414. Kandivali V-Mall)- 022 28547259/ 022 65614164. Goregaon – Hub Mall- 022 67988777/ 790.
11:58 PM

Scrumptious Meals @ Golden Chariot Outlets

Scrumptious Meals @ Golden Chariot Outlets Looking for a place where you can unwind? Golden Chariot offers dishes like Butterfly Prawns, Dum ka Murg, Subzi Sheek Kalimirch and more. Except Mondays, every night is a Ghazal Nights and candle light dinner on Mondays and Thursdays. Special Offer: Enjoy 25% off on your purchase of Indian spirits between 6:30 pm and 8 pm. Price: Rs 700 for a meal for two. Where: Mira Bhayander Road- 022 28106066/ 350. Kandivali Grovell Mall-022 28461414. Kandivali V-Mall)- 022 28547259/ 022 65614164. Goregaon – Hub Mall- 022 67988777/ 790.
11:57 PM

Fast Food @ Hotel Shiv Sagar, Kurla (W)

Fast Food @ Hotel Shiv Sagar, Kurla (W) Shiv Sagar is known for its Pav Bhaji and South Indian dishes. The menu also offers Chinese, Punjabi, Italian and Mexican cuisines apart from mocktails and juices. The restaurant has a capacity of seating 150 customers and the ambience is designed to give you an exceptional dining experience. Special Attraction: Free home delivery. Pure vegetarian Jain food also prepared. Where: Shiv Sagar, Level 1, Atrium 6, Phoenix Market City, Kurla (W). Call: 022 61801601/ 02.
11:57 PM

Gastronomic Delights @ Zaffran, Lower Parel

Gastronomic Delights @ Zaffran, Lower Parel The trendiest Indian restaurant in the city has opened the doors of its flagship restaurant in Lower Parel. With its repertoire of classic Indian dishes, fantastic desserts and unique cocktails, guests can indulge in gastronomic delights like their Vegetable Galouti Kababs or their Signature Butter Chicken. Timings: 11 am to 1 am. Where: Mathuradas Mill Compound, Opp. Blue Frog, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel. Call: 022 33789524/ 022 33789525.