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WASHING MACHINE CARE: Washing machine saves time and effort both that is why the washing machine is the most helpful gadget at home for all housewives. A washing machine is of two kinds- 1. front load and 2. top load. whatever may be the model this important gadget needs total care. If we follow some basic rules then this gadget will serve yo for long uninterrupted. Here are a few tips: Before you start using the washing machine, read the washing manual thoroughly. Don't rush to use the machine. Since switches of the washing machine are feather touch kind use it delicately. Also, shut and open the washing machine door softly with care. Segregate the clothes you want to wash. there are different mode to wash different kinds of clothes. Never overload your machine. Understand the weight of the clothes and put into the machine, so that it doesn't get overloaded. Every time you use the washing machine clean it daily. Sometimes it is seen leftover  detergent in the was

Chingri macher malai curry (PRAWN MALAI CURRY)recipe  Course: Main course Cuisine: Bengali Prep time: 25 mins Cook time: 20 mins Served for: 5 people INGREDIENTS For tempering  bay leaf : 1 2 cloves, 2 cardamoms and 1/2 inch cinnamon stick(half crushed)  Golda chingri (approx 600 gms):5 Pieces Onions paste: 2 medium    Ginger: 3/4 Tsp Garlic:1 Tsp Curd:   4 tbsp  Cumin powder: 3/4 Tsp  Coconut milk: 2 cups  Green chillies: 3  Sugar: 1 1/2 Tsp  red chilli powder: 2tsp  turmeric powder: 1 1/2 Tsp garam masala powder salt (as per taste)  mustard oil: 5Tbsp METHOD: How to clean the Golda Chingri  First, take the prawns first cut its sharp part(called rostrum) by a scissor. Then cut the antennas and both eyes. Now remove all the small legs from its abdominal portion, but the large legs should be intact.  Then take a toothpick or a sharp edge knife and insert it through its skin (between the joints of the shell)