HAPPY LIVING WITH SOKHI

FIGHT AGAINST HEARTBURN AND INDIGESTION: Most of us once in a while suffer indigestion and heart-burn feelings. First, we have to understand or find out the reasons for indigestion or heartburn sensation. What is heartburn? Heartburn is the condition caused due to acidic reflux which is a result where some of the food content of the stomach is forcibly pushed back up to the esophagus. This causes a burning feeling in the chest. What is indigestion? Indigestion is not a disease rather its symptoms we experience such as bloating, heartburn, abdominal pain, gas, nausea. It is also called Dyspepsia or stomach upset commonly said as discomfort in the upper abdomen. Both of these mostly have common reasons now let us discuss those. Fried and oily food is the main reason and one should stop eating it immediately.  Next is to watch our eating habits and lifestyle. Eating large meals at one time. Drinking water while eating food dilutes our digestive juices which slow th...

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH APPLES & POTATOES : PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES ROASTING: 1 HOUR(APPROX) SERVES: 8 INGREDIENTS: Chicken:11/2 kg (boneless or with bone as you prefer, skinless)cut into big pieces. Butter : 3 Tbsp (softened) Coriander leaves: 2 to 3 Tbsp (chopped) Onion: 1large(chopped or finely sliced) Apples:3 to 4 medium sizes (750gm), cored and cut into 8 wedges. Baby Potatoes: 10 to 12(750 gms), cut into half. Lemon juice: 2 tsp Salt and Pepper as per taste. METHOD: Preheat oven to 230 degrees. In a bowl take 1 Tbsp butter, 1Tbsp chopped coriander leaves, 2 tsp of lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp of coarsely ground pepper. Mix all ingredients well. Now pour this mixture over the chicken and rub it nicely.  In a baking pan, melt the remaining butter in the oven. Now remove the pan from the oven, add potatoes, onions,1/2 tsp of salt and remaining chopped coriander leaves.  Push the potatoes and onions at the edge of the pan and make spa...

CARE FOR YOUR LIPS: Since winter is approaching we need to take a little more care of our lips. We must care for our lips the whole year as it increases the face value. FOUR GOLDEN RULES TO BE FOLLOWED: DRINK ENOUGH WATER. NO LICKING OR BITTING. CLEANSE, EXFOLIATE, AND MOISTURIZE. CHANGE YOUR LIPSTICK. CLEANSING: Take any make-up remover and remove the lip colour then clean it thoroughly with any cleanser. EXFOLIATE:   Take a little petroleum jelly(any brand)and a pinch of sugar on a dry and clean soft-bristled toothbrush, now gently brush your lips for a few seconds. Then wipe it with a soft towel or tissue. CONDITION: Put a thick layer of lip balm, preferably Beeswax or glycerine mixed with vitamin C and E  in your lips. Lemon juice will provide Vitamin C and Evion 200 for Vitamin E. LIPSTICKS: Alternate lipsticks from time to time. using one kind of lipstick may cause harm especially the matte ones. Matte shades tend to have more pigmentation and lesse...

USEFULNESS OF BATH: Our life is full of stress and tiredness. To get rid of these, take a bath relaxingly and in luxury. The only way by which one can keep its mind, body, and soul rejuvenated. As we get up in the morning we have loads of work in house and offices, Be it sending your child to school, preparing breakfast or getting ready for the office. Whole day meeting, deadlines, accounts dealing, etc or maybe whole day household chores and managing home totally makes a person exhausted end of the day.  Be it, men or women, all get exhausted and tired after whole day work. After all these exertions our body needs to pampered and relax. Bathing is the best option to relax your mind and body both. Especially during the summer, we need to take a shower more than twice. Bath to get freshen up from tiredness: We need to feel fresh after each bath along with getting cleansed. Cleaning is not only a purpose solved by bathing. Bathing keeps the body temperature regulated, increase...

SANDESH: SANDESH Bengali dessert (mishti) is incomplete without a Sandesh. It is easy to make at home and almost every Bengalee knows to make it. Since its main ingredient is fresh paneer it needs to be consumed quickly as it tends to get spoiled. A mold is used to make a different pattern. Mishti Doi(sweet curd) and Sandesh is the most famous dessert among other Bengali desserts known to the world. Prep time:15 minutes. Cook time: 10 minutes Serves: 10 to 12  INGREDIENTS: Fresh Paneer/Chana: 400 gms Almonds: 12 cuts in slices Saffron strands: 4 Milk(warm): 1Tbsp(to soak saffron) Powdered Sugar: 1/2 cup Milk Powder: 2 tsp Pistachio essence: 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder: 1/2 tsp Ghee: 1Tbsp METHOD: Soak almonds, saffron, pistachio essence in warm milk. Mix paneer and milk powder in a pan and cook in medium flame for almost 5 to 7 minutes. After cooking for 5 minutes allow it to cool down. Now add powdered sugar, essence, cardamom powder, and mi...