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Kachori

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Kachori: From the Famous Pyaaz ki Kachori to the Sinful Mawa Version Does anyone remember reading about Air India pilot, Captain Smriti Trehan? Two years ago, Ms Trehan was ordered to commandeer Air India's Mumbai-Delhi flight, but contravened the order and flew a Mumbai-Jodhpur-Delhi flight, leaving the airline and its passengers in disarray. The reason for this hullabaloo was her penchant for  kachoris , specifically  Jodhpur 's famous Pyaaz Kachoris that she had ordered a parcel of. No doubt the case was more complicated than that, but the only part that interested me was how the humble  kachori  brought the mighty airline empire to its knees (if only for a couple of hours). I have a sneaking sympathy for Ms Trehan's misdemeanours - I too, am powerless in the face of a good  kachori . Although I haven't tried the Jodhpuri Pyaaz Kachori, I have been to Jaipur's famous  Rawat Kachori  and tasted its moreish Pyaaz ki Kachoris - brittle,  ghee -soaked ballo

A Tailored Meal Plan for Weight Loss

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The 1200 Calorie Diet: A Tailored Meal Plan for Weight Loss A 1200 kcal/day diet for an adult is a calorie-restricted meal plan for weight reduction and should not be made a way of life. National institute for Nutrition, recommends a healthy 1900Kcal/day for a woman (sedentary) and 2300Kcals/day for Men (Sedentary). Very low calorie diets i.e. below 1000Kcal/day should be under medical supervision only. If you have been recommended to go on the 1200 calorie  diet , this what your day's food chart should ideally look like: Breakfast Is the morning cup of tea a custom for you? By all means, indulge in a cup but try cutting down on sugar.  Breakfast  is the most important meal of the day and you must fuel up well. You can start your day with a glass or milk or even buttermilk. Team it with wholesome cereal like oats or a slice of bread along with a slice of  paneer  or a protein packed  cheela . (Breakfast like never before, shop now for healthy, low-cal, delectable