Recipes&Masks

Chocolate chip muffins

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar (200g)
½ cup melted butter (125ml)
¼ cup vegetable oil (55ml)
2 large eggs (room temp)
1 cup milk, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla (10ml)
2 and ½ cup all purpose flour. (310g)
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 and a half cup of of semi sweet chocolate chips
Brown sugar to sprinkle on top (optional)

Ingredient:
1 tsp honey

Purpose:
Moisturising the skin

Benefits:
Below mentioned are some of the benefits of applying raw honey to your face:

1) It helps in fighting acne.
2) It helps in reducing fine lines and wrinkles. 3) Raw honey is a great moisturiser for the skin.
4) It also proves to be a good gentle exfoliator.

How to apply? :
Take 1 tsp of honey and apply it on your face for 15 minutes. Wash your face with luke warm water and dry it.

Honey cinnamon mask:

Ingredients:
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder

How to apply:
Take 1 tsp honey and 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder. Mix it well and make a paste. With the help of finger, apply it on your face, but do not rub hardly. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes then wash it off with luke warm water.
(If your face starts itching after applying, wash it off immediately as it can cause redness on your face).
Its better to first test it on your hand to see if you have any reaction from this or not.

Benefits:
1) Fights Fine Lines
Cinnamon is a fantastic anti-fine line agent. It contains compounds which promote circulation and bring more blood toward your skin, nourishing and plumping it. By doing so, the fine lines will start to fade away. For more on anti-aging check out these great smoothie recipes to keep your skin looking young.

2) Anti-Acne
Both honey and cinnamon are antibacterial, managing to combat the bacteria that causes acne bursts. Honey is particularly effective against the swollen, red pimples since its properties are greater. Moreover, cinnamon perfectly completes the picture curtsy of its excellent treatment of acne scars.

3) Exfoliation
Honey contains glycolic acid and several other types of organic acids with unique properties. They ‘eat away’ at dead cells, promoting exfoliation without your usual scrubbing process. This way, you will rejuvenate your skin in a rub-free manner.

4) Moisturizing
Honey is also really moisturizing. It acts by absorbing water from the environment and locking it underneath your skin. This is why you often see honey as a primary ingredient in various dry skin treatments.

5) Eczema
A blend of honey and cinnamon applied to patches of skin affected by eczema could help you relieve some of the irritation and itchiness experienced due to this ailment.

Onion juice (for hair growth and hair loss)

Ingredients:
1 medium sized onion
1 tsp of oil (any hair essential oil)

How to use:
Take one medium sized onion. Grate it and extract the juice with the help of a stainer. Collect the juice in a bowl and add one tea spoon of any hair essential oil.
(I have used coconut oil)
Divide your hair into sections and apply in it the scalp of your hair with the help of a cotton ball.

Oil is added in this to reduce the smell of onion. You can also add lemon in it.

Benefits:
1) Onion juice helps improve hair growth by boosting the level of an antioxidant enzyme catalase. This enzyme helps decompose hydrogen peroxide, optimizing the hair growth cycle.
2) It helps nourish your hair follicles with its rich content of sulfur. Sulfur is essential for the regeneration of your hair follicles.
3) The rich sulfur content also helps minimize hair thinning and breakage.
4) The antioxidants help reverse premature graying and delay graying.
5) Onion’s rich antibacterial properties help keep your scalp healthy and free of infection, promoting unhindered hair growth. These same properties also help control dandruff.

Mayonnaise Hairmask: -

Ingredients:
4 tbsp mayonnaise (you can take more as it depends on length of your hair)
1 tsp coconut oil
1/2tsp lemon juice (optional)

How to apply:
Mix these ingredients and make a smooth paste. Divide your hair into sections and apply this mask from roots to the tip of your hair. Cover your hair either in a bun or you can wear a shower cap too. Leave it on for 2 to 3 hours then wash it off with shampoo.

Benefits:
1) It helps in hair growth and hairfall problem.
2) It helps in maintaining the curls and removes frizziness.
3) It protects the hair color and gives a smooth silky texture to the hair.
4) It is a great dandruff and lice remover.

Butter chicken

Ingredients:
-Dahi (Yogurt) ½ Cup
-Lal mirch powder (Red chili powder) 1 tsp or to taste
-Namak (Salt) ½ tsp or to taste
-Haldee powder (Turmeric powder) ½ tsp
-Dhania powder (Coriander powder) 1 tsp
-Garam masala powder ½ tsp
-Lemon juice 2 tbs
-Chicken boneless cubes ½ kg
-Oil 2 tbs
-Makhan (Butter) 2-3 tbs
-Darchini (Cinnamon stick) 1
-Hari elaichi (Green cardamom) 2
-Pyaz (Onion) grated 1 small
-Adrak lehsan (Ginger garlic) crushed 1 tsp
-Hari mirch (Green chilies) crushed ½ tbs
-Tamatar (Tomatoes) grinded 1 Cup
-Tomato paste 2 tbs
-Zeera (Cumin seeds) roasted & crushed ½ tsp
-Namak (Salt) ½ tsp or to taste
-Haldee powder (Turmeric powder) ½ tsp
-Jaifil powder (Nutmeg powder) ½ tsp
-Paprika powder 1 tsp
-Cheeni (Sugar) 1 tsp
-Pani (Water) ½ Cup or as required
-Cream ½ Cup
-Doodh (Milk) ½ Cup
-Kasuri meethi (Dried fenugreek leaves) 1 tsp
-Makhan (Butter)
-Cream

Directions:
-In bowl,add yogurt,red chili powder,salt,turmeric powder,coriander powder,garam masala powder,lemon juice and mix well.
-Add chicken boneless cubes,mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.
-In pot,add oil and marinated chicken,mix well and cook until chicken is done & set aside.
-In pot,add butter and let it melt,add cinnamon stick,green cardamom,onion,ginger garlic,green chili and sauté until onion are translucent.
-Add grinded tomato,tomato paste and mix well,cover and cook for 4-5 minutes.
-Add cumin seeds,salt,turmeric powder,nutmeg powder,paprika powder and sugar,mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
-Add water and mix well.
-In bowl,add cream,milk and whisk well.
-In pot,gradually add cream+milk and mix well.
-Now add cooked chicken and mix well.
-Add dried fenugreek leaves and mix well.
-Garish with butter,cream & serve.

Marble cake:

Ingredients:
-Doodh (Milk) ½ Cup
-Sirka (Vinegar) 1 tbs
-Maida (All-purpose flour) sifted 2 & ½ Cups
-Namak (Salt) ½ tsp
-Baking powder 2 tsp
-Makhan (Butter) 150g (room temperature)
-Bareek cheeni (Caster sugar) 1 Cup
-Anday (Eggs) 4
-Vanilla essence 2 tsp
-Cocoa powder 4 tbs
-Doodh (Milk) 3 tbs (room temperature)
-Cooking oil 1 tbs
-Baking powder ¼ tsp
-Chocolate syrup

Directions:
-In a small jug,add milk & vinegar,whisk well and let it rest for 10 minutes.Butter milk is ready!
-In a bowl,add all-purpose flour,salt and baking powder,mix well & set aside.
-In a bowl,add butter & beat until creamy.
-Add caster sugar & beat well.
-Add eggs & beat well.
-Add prepared butter milk,vanilla essence & beat again.
-Gradually add dry ingredients & beat until well combined.
-Now divide the batter in 2 portions & reserve half of white batter for layering.
-In second portion,add cocoa powder,milk,cooking oil,baking powder & beat until well combined.
-Grease 4 x 11“ loaf pan with cooking oil,lined with butter paper,add both reserved white batter & cocoa batter alternatively with the help of a ladle and tab few times.
-Drizzle chocolate syrup and make swirls with the help of the skewer.
-Bake in preheated oven at 170 C for 40-45 minutes (on lower grill). If the oven is pre heated at a good temperature, it might take 25 to 30 minutes.

Chocolate sponge cake..

Recipe:
1 cup soft margarine
1.25 cup caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 cup flour
0.25 cup cocoa powder
4 eggs
1 tsp baking powder
Pinch of baking soda (optional)

For decoration:
Layer of melted chocolate
Frosting (same as that of cupcake mentioned)
Sprinkles

Coffee face mask

Ingredients:
1 tbsp coffee (grinded)
1 tsp honey
1 to 2 tbsp coconut oil

How to apply?
Pour the ingredients in a bowl and mix them well to make a paste. Clean your face first with water then apply the paste. If you have dark spots on your hands or feet, you can apply this mask over there as well. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it off with cold water and soap.

Benefit:
This helps in removing the darkness and dullness from your face as well as hands/feet. It gives you a clear and glowing skin.

Usage:
Twice every week.

Chicken lasagna

Ingredients:
Chicken Filling:
-Oil 2 tbs
-Pyaz (Onion) Chopped 2
-Lehsan (Garlic) chopped 1 tbs
-Chicken qeema (Mince) ½ kg
-Tamatar (Tomato) Chopped 2
-Tomato ketchup ½ cup
-Namak (Salt) 1 tsp
-Lal mirch (Red chili)/ Paprika Crushed 1 tsp
-Kali mirch (Black pepper) Crushed 1 tsp
-Dried oregano 1 tsp
-Tomato paste 2 tbs
-Chicken stock or pani (water) ½ cup
-Shimla mirch (Capsicum) Chopped 1 cup
White sauce:
-Makhan (Butter) 2 tbs
-Maida (All-purpose flour) 2 tbs
-Doodh (Milk) 2 & ½ cup
-Namak (Salt) ½ tsp or to taste
-Safed mirch powder (White pepper powder) 1 tsp
Assembling:
-White sauce
-Lasagna sheets 12 boiled as per pack’s instructions
-Chicken filling
-White sauce
-Cheddar cheese 1 Cup or as required
-Mozzarella cheese 1 Cup or as required
-Dried oregano to sprinkle

Direction:
For Chicken Filling:
-In pan, add oil and onion (chopped) and garlic (chopped), sauté for 1-2 minutes.
-Add chicken mince and sauté until mince changes color.
-Add tomatoes (chopped), tomato ketchup and mix well.
-Add salt,red chili crushed,black pepper crushed,dried oregano,tomato paste and chicken stock or water,cook for 2-3 minutes.
-Add capsicum,mix and set aside.

For White sauce:
-In pan, add butter and let it melt, add all-purpose flour and mix well.
-Gradually add milk and keep stirring and mix continuously.
-Add salt and white pepper powder and cook until sauce thickens.
For Assembling:
-Grease baking dish with oil or butter, spread white sauce, cover it with lasagna sheets, add chicken filling then again pour white sauce, sprinkle cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.
-Repeat the same process.
-Sprinkle cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese and dried oregano.
-Bake for 20-25 minutes at 180 C or until cheese is golden brown.
-Chicken lasagna is ready.