Rs: 80 FOOD PARADISEMagazine YOU CAN’T LIVE A FULL LIFE ON EMPTY STOMACH FEED YOUR SOUL CHEESY HITS Pizza Pasta FOOD & more & DRINKS Editors page Hello I Mahima Roukhar, wel- come all you readers, to the new, hot-of-the-press edition of FOOD PARADISE & am de- lighted to share my magazin and my work experience with you.To say that I am excited to writing for you for the first time would be an understate- ment.The journey of making this magazine was an amazing for me & I learned a lot while making this magazine. I have been through a lot of ups & downs while making the mag- azine. My family and friends helped me a lot while going through this journey & am very greatful for their support. I have work very hard for this magazine. Edior Contents 1. Summer Coolers 2. Starters 3. Main Course 4. Dessert 5. The heart of Delhi: Chandni Chowk 6. Pros & Cons of Coffee 7. Upcoming Blogger ( Niharika Nanda) 8. Fast Food 9. Evolution of Paan 10. Different types of toppings on Pizza 11. Street Food 12. Food has story (Nihari) 13. Akash Jagga (Blogger Interview) 14. Different ways of having ice- cream Summer Coolers Kaanji is a nutritious traditional Indian mocktail made with the simple ingredients. The fermented Punjabi drink has a tangy flavor and a beautiful pinkish red color. It is the result of naturally occurring bacteria and yeast. Kaanji is also known as the Indian Kombucha. It is the winter drink made with kala gajar or black carrots, which is used to make this typical exotic- coloured and delicious drink which has a unique taste. The drink also provides powerful anti-oxidants and is also a healthful drink. Besides this that is the refreshing beverage it has various health benefits like healthy gut flora, it is also a cooling drink and a diges- tive aid. It is usually a combination of water, mustard seeds, beetroot and carrots. kaanji is often enjoyed before meal, likely because its full of digestion- boosting friendly bacteria and enzymes- great for breaking down and assimilating a meal to come. It has a punget, zingy flavor that will be en- joyed by folks who like pickled foods and beets. Oreo Milkshake is a delicious treat which is enjoyed worldwide both in restaurants and at homes also. It is the great milkshake for the hottest of days. A super easy milkshake made with vanilla ice cream, milk and Oreo cookies. If you are an Oreo fan, then this milkshake will be like heaven in a glass! This cookies and cream milkshake is apt for any occasion and makes it for a treat time and specially it would be a big treat for the kiddos. 3 Mojito remains one of the most popular mocktail or a great summer drink. The sweet taste accompained by fragrance of mint and additional of tangy lime makes for a really refreshing summer beverage. This is non- alcoholic drink so it is perfect to serve at family friendly gatherings. It is garnished with fresh mint leaves, lime wedges and colourful straws. Mocktail is made by muddle lime, sugar and mint mixed with soda. The drink helps in di- gestion and weight loss and flushes out all the toxins from the body. Mojito is also helps in removing the acne one mo- jito a day, keeps your acne away. It has different flavors like coca- cola, green apple, and orange also. The pride & joy of Punjabi cuisine- the mighty Patiala peg lassi , is probably one of the most loved beverage. Lassi is a blend of yogurt, water, spices and occassionally fruit. Sweet lassi however, carries sugar or fruits instead of spices. These are enjoyed chilled as a hot weat- er refreshment, mostly taken with lunch. With little turmeric powder mixed in, it is also used as a folk remedy for gastro- enteritis. In Dharmiic religions, yogurt sweetened with honeyis used while performing re- ligious rituals. Benefits of lassi- ~Improve digestion and appetite. ~Helps to build muscles. ~Enhances bone health. ~Beneficial during pregnancy. ~Rich calcium provider. ~Factory of essential macro-nutrients. ~Rich source of vitamins. If you are bored of the regular lassi, then try this new refreshing flavours- mango, rose, saffron, raspberry, pineap- ple, coconut. Picture Credit: Pinterest 5 5 Starters Starters mean Kebabs Like for the vegetarian nothing else can ever take starters they can go for its place. A starter is sup- dahi kebab or the hara posed to whet your ap- bhara kebeb although, petite, not kill it. It’s sup- kebabs are more famous posed to gently prepare for non- vegetarians you for the main course. made of chicken, mutton, It is like a food warm-up. lamb and beef like the fa- Hence, kebab is the best mous galouti kebab, tun- option as a starter. day kebabs and the most They are delicious and popular seekh kebab. self-sufficient and they They are healthy consid- don’t need any foreign ering that one serving of preparation to enhance or mutton kebabs only have better the taste and hon- 112 calories. estly, if you are talking Kebabs arrived in India about variety, there are so by the Afghan Invaders Sandwiches are one of ~ 1/2 medium carrot much that kebab has to but they are originating the most popular snack. ~ 1/2 medium onion offer. Kebabs are not only in the Turkish kitchen They are easy to make, ~ 1/2 medium cucumber for the non- vegetarians and later popularized are ready in few min- ~ 1/2 tsp black pepper but they are even for the by the Mughals. If you utes and they are just ~ Salt according to taste vegetarians. are having kebabs in the perfect for calming the ~ 1 tsp butter starter you won’t regret it. hunger pangs. The bread How to make:- can either plain, or coat- Step 1 ed with mayonnaise or Take chopped mixed mustard, to enhance the vegetables in a bowl and flavour and texture. They add salt and pepper. are both types savoury sandwiches as well as Step 2 sweet sandwiches. They Toss and assembl by can served either hot or placing a cheese slice on cold. Sandwiches have al- a bread and spread 2-3 ways dominated the food table spoons of mixed realm. Stuffed with gen- vegetables on it and cov- erous filling, and coupled er it with another bread with delished sauces are slice. the perfect hunger sav- iour. Step 3 Recipe of Mix vegetables Add little butter to a pan and cheese sandwich:- and tost the sandwich Ingredients:- until it turns crisp on 1 Serving both the sides. ~ 3 breads ~ 1 & 1/2 slices of cheese They are ready to serve. ~ 1/2 medium tomato 6 Nachos is a dish of tortilla chips topped with melted cheese & often also with savoury toppings. It is a Mex- ican dish from north- ern Mexico. There is nothing more satis- fying than a loaded tray of nachos. It is a delicious starter. The dump chips and cheese together and expect crunchy- melty- salt- spicy excellence taste you will never forget. Chicken Tikka, also known as Murgh Masala, is a classic Indian dish that always features as a starter. The dish is orginated from the punjab re- gion.Tikkas are the small chunks of chick- en which have been marinated in yogurt and spices and then threaded onto skew- ers and cooked in a tandoor. The dish is most popular in India, Bangladesh. It is most popular chicken starter or appetizer from Indi- an cuisine. Tikkas are most popular across the world. It is typi- cally eaten with green chutney and served with onion rings and lemon. 7 Main Course Pasta has topped a global survey of the world’s favourite food. It is a staple food of Italian cui- sine and has made its way to our hearts. Pasta can be a nourishing dinner main course for you and your family. It comes in a variety of shapes and sizes and there are million of ways to cook. Pasta is the perfect foundation for a healthy, nutrious and satisfying meal. Benefits of Pasta:- ~ It sustained energy. ~ Low sodium and cholesterol free. ~ It a part of well- balanced diet. ~ It heps in the development of Red Blood Cells. ~Enhanced digestion. Biryani is an evergreen classic that really needs no introduc- tion.Chicken Biryani is a bold & flavorful Indian dish with crazy tender bites of chicken pe- ices with the deliciously spiced & fragrant rice. It is made with Indian spices, rice, meant & vegetables. It is also known as “ Nawab of dishes is the Biry- ani”. The aroma of the basma- ti rice, steamed with authentic Indian spices, chunky pieces of Ghosht gives the proper treat to the mouth & tummy. Every city of India has its own version of biryani & there are vegetarian versions of it too now. “BIRY- ANI” the word is just enough to make oneself ravenous, desirous & happy. It connects your soul to the heaven. Picture Credit: Pinterest 8 Dosas are a typical part of the South India but it is now popu- lar all over the India. It is type of pancake orginated from India & madde from fermented batter. Tradionally, dosas are served hot with the stuffings of potatoes along with sambhar and a coco- nut chutney. A properly made crisp an savoury Indian dosa is wonderfully delicious. Dosa is a thin & crispy crepe made from rice and urad dal. It is one such food item which is extremely appetizing and rela- tively light, adding low calories in your food, low in fat and it decreases the risk of heart dis- eases.