How to make Tamarind Rice (Andhra pulihora recipe)

ANDHRA PULIHORA RECIPE

Andhra pulihora recipe or tamarind rice is called as chintapandu pulihora or avapettina pulihora. Often prepared during festivals and is offered as naivedyam to the gods. Pulihora is one of my favorites among rice dishes.Cooked rice is seasoned with tamarind paste and other basic ingredients.

Ingredients needed:

1. Rice                        -  1/2 kg
2.Green chillies           - 6
3.Ginger pieces           - 1 tsp
4.Curry leaves             - 2 stems
5.Tamarind paste         - 6-8 tsp
6.Oil                             -1/4 cup
7.Salt                            - 2-3 tsp
8.Turmeric powder       - 1 tsp
9. Ground nuts              -25 grams
10. Bengalgram             - 2 tsp
11.Blackgram                - 1 tsp
12. Mustard seeds          - 1 tsp
13. Red Chillies             -2 or 3


Procedure:

Step 1 : Cook 1/2 kg rice in rice cooker.


Step 2 : Mean while cut green chillies, allam.

Step 3 : Take cooked rice in a vessel, add litle curry leaves, 1tsp salt, add 1 tsp oil to turmeric powder and mix all these into cooked rice.

Step 4 : Heat 1/4th bowl oil in a pan, add ground nuts and red chillies let them fry, separate them from oil, add to rice.

Step 5 : Add 2 tsp Bengal gram to oil, let it fry till golden colour, now add 1 tsp Urad dal, 1&1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds, Green chillies, 1 tsp ginger pieces, 2 stems curry leaves.

Step 6 : Add 6-8 tsp Tamarind paste (1 pinch sugar or Jaggery added if necesarry), 2 tsp salt let them fry for 1 min.

Step 7 : Mix the ingredients to rice thoroughly.

Chintapandu Pulihora is ready to serve, you can have it as breakfast or as a special item on festivals. It tastes great after 2-3 hours of preparation. 

Note:-The tamarind paste or pulikachal can be stored in a bottle and refrigerated for a week. Mix it with rice when needed.

HOW TO GLUE YOUR QUILLING TO A BACKGROUND SURFACE.

Unless you are creating a stand-alone, 3D paper sculpture, you will probably be attaching your finished quilling to some type of backing. This might be a card, scrapbook page, or a piece of mat board that you intend to frame. No matter what the surface, you will want to glue the quilling securely and cleanly with no glue showing to detract from your art.

There are several methods for applying the glue to the back of your quilling.

1. Spread a very thin layer of glue as large as your quillwork onto a flat surface like a plate or plastic lid. Using a pair of tweezers, pick up your quilling, touch the bottom edges of the paper to the glue, then place it on the desired backing.

 A thin glue  works best for this technique. If you normally use a thick, tacky glue for quilling, you might try thinning it with a drop or two of water. You want the glue thin enough to spread thinly and evenly over your flat work surface. A foam brush helps to spread the glue. If the glue is too thick, the loose center of the coils will stick to the gluing surface, pulling them apart and ruining your piece. This method works especially well when tendrils and vines are part of the design. Once you have the glue on the back of your quillwork, you need to attach it exactly where you want it. If you try and slide your quilling into the correct placement, you will leave glue smudges. Any glue you see will turn shiny and even though it is clear, it will be noticeable.

2.You can also use a small paintbrush to paint the glue onto the back of your   quilling.

 Use care in touching only the bottom edges of the paper with the glue to avoid unwanted globs or smudges. Again, a thinner glue is easier to spread with the paintbrush. Tweezers are useful to help hold the quilling and assist in placement when glued.  

3.We actually don’t use either of these methods.

 I spread glue on the back of my quilling using a toothpick. we pick up a little glue on the tip of the toothpick and roll the toothpick over the quills. Depending on the design, I apply glue to the tight rolls and centers of the quills to allow a little more “wiggle room” when placing the quilling on my background. If glue is not over the entire back, I can slide the quilling just a tad if needed without the glue showing. If I do end up with a bit of glue on the background, I slightly moisten a fresh toothpick (you don’t want it dripping) and gently wipe up the glue. 

Best Home Remedies to aviod pimples

What are Pimples?

Pimples usually occur on the face, back, shoulders and neck.Pimples are one of the most common skin conditions that you will see in many people especially in teenagers. It is nothing but the inflammation of the skin caused by the attack of bacteria on the oil glands. The bacteria infect the skin and this makes the skin to swell up by forming a puss inside. The main reason for the occurrence of pimples is teenagers are due to the excess secretion of sebum by the oil glands during their puberty stage when they undergo a lot of hormonal changes. It normally is seen on the face, neck, back and shoulders. Pimples are not a critical problem at all but it makes you look very miserable and poor in appearance. There are lots of products in the market for erasing the  pimples and pimple marks, but the preferred method should be to use home remedies because they come without any side effects and are extremely pocket friendly. You can see numerous products of pimple marks removal cream that are available in the market. But, they are based with harmful chemicals. Try to avoid these creams and use natural home made tips to reduce pimples and pimple marks.

Causes of pimples:
Some of the common causes of pimples are...

• Pimples are generally caused during puberty and teenage years when there is an increase in the sex hormones and androgen.
• Too much consumption of oil and junk foods also causes pimples to easily appear in teenagers.
• Hereditary and dirt factors also cause pimples in men and women.
• Over use of cosmetic products on the face and inadequate cleansing of these products also causes pimples to appear on the face and neck.
• Accumulation of dead skin cells and overgrowth of bacterial tissues in the body causes pimples.
• Pressure on the face due to use of helmet straps and so on can also cause pimples.

 Home Remedies to treat pimples:

1.Turmeric Powder Paste

Turmeric has antiseptic properties that will fight the bacteria that cause pimples and reduce the production of pimples on the skin.

• Take a tablespoon of turmeric powder and mix it with a few drops of water to make it a thick paste.
• Apply this paste on the affected areas of your face and neck and leave it there for a few minutes.

• Rinse it off with cold water. Repeat this process for five to six days to effectively reduce pimples.

2.Lemon Juice

One of the quickest ways to treat pimples is the use of lemon juice. It is rich in Vitamin C and helps to easily dry out pimples.
• Extract 2 tablespoons of lemon juice from two medium sized fresh lemons.
• Dab a generous amount of lemon juice on a cotton ball and apply it to the pimples on your face and neck. Leave it there for 20 minutes and wash it off.

• Repeat this two to three times a day for three to four days to see visible results.

3.Orange Peels:

Most people toss orange peels in the garbage without a second thought. But did you know that orange peels contain nutrients and phytonutrients that are extremely beneficial to the skin and can heal many skin conditions? In fact, orange peel extract is an ingredient in many beauty products today because of its effectiveness in brightening skin and reducing acne.

• Grind orange peels and mix them with a few drops of water.

• Make it into a paste and apply it on the affected areas of your face.

• Leave it to react with pimples for half an hour and wash it off to see effective results.

4.Honey:

Honey is a rich source of natural antibiotics and helps to heal pimples effectively.

• Dip a clean cotton ball in pure honey and apply it generously on the pimples on your face and neck.

• Leave the honey on your pimples for 15 to 20 minutes and wash it off with lukewarm water.

• Repeat the process three times a day to see effective results.

5.papaya:

Papaya can be a boon for those with dry skin. Using a papaya face pack can make your skin supple and soft.

• Cut raw papaya into pieces and crush it in a blender.

• Squeeze this paste to extract raw papaya juice and apply this juice over the pimples.

• Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it off to see effective results.

6.Neem Leaves Paste:

Neem leaves were popular to treat acene and other skin problems..

• Grind neem leaves and then extract its juice. Now add a teaspoon of turmeric powder to this juice and mix well.

• Apply this mixture on the pimples and leave it there for 15 minutes or even overnight.

• Wash it off and repeat every day to get rid of pimples.

7.Tomato Juice:

Tomatoes are natural antioxidants and will help in easily removing pimple scars on your skin.

• Cut tomatoes into halves and apply the juicy area of the tomato on the pimples. Hold it for two to three minutes and repeat the same after five minutes.

• Do this twice a day for three to four days to effectively remove pimples.

8.Toothpaste:

Toothpaste that you use to brush your teeth is found to be very effective in treating pimples. You must only use the white toothpaste on your pimples for good results.

• Apply  toothpaste on the affected areas of your face and neck overnight before going to bed.
• Wash your face with water and see if there is some reduction in the size of the pimples.

• You can also do this procedure during day time and make sure that toothpaste remains on the pimples for about one to one and a half hours to see visible results.

9.Garlic:
Garlic is a natural remedy to treat pimples as it has antifungal, antiviral and antiseptic properties. The sulfur in the garlic will help to heal pimples quickly.

• Cut a big clove of garlic into two pieces.
• Now apply the cut end of the garlic on the pimples and leave the juice on the pimples for five minutes.
• Wash this off in lukewarm water and repeat this treatment several times a day to quickly see effective results.

• You can also eat one or two cloves of raw garlic a day to purify your blood and this will help reduce pimples.

Some quilling samples

7 Tips for the Paper Quilling Beginner

7 Tips for the Paper Quilling Beginner

Paper quilling, also known as paper filigree, is the art of shaping paper into intricate and interesting shapes. This is achieved by rolling strips of paper and pinching or curving them into various forms. A completed quilled project may look complicated, but the basics of this paper craft are actually not hard to master. If you have ever wanted to give paper quilling a try, here are seven tips for getting started!

                    1. Use quilling paper
Paper quilling starts with rolling paper strips, and so naturally, the No. 1 item on the supplies list is quilling paper. You can buy packs of pre-cut quilling paper in most major art and crafts stores, but you can also cut your own strips of papers. The length and size of the paper will determine how the paper quilled project eventually looks. A paper quilling pattern will tell you the size you need.

                    2. Choose the right tools:

a)needle tool
b)slotted tool

To paper quill, you need the right tools. A slotted tool is usually recommended to the paper quilling beginner because it is easier to roll paper with it. However, the slotted tool tends to crease the paper strips. Those who are more experienced in paper quilling may prefer the needle tool. Even though it is slightly more tricky to use, many crafters prefer the needle tool as it tends to result in a neater, crease-less paper roll.

                  3. Learn basic shapes:

step 1:  Tight Rolled Coil!

  

Insert the tip of your paper strip into the slot of your quilling tool (or wrap around the quilling needle) and wind tightly.Secure with glue before sliding the coil off.

       and start doing basic shapes..




a)open coil:

 Begin as you did with the closed coil.Slide the 
unglued coil from the tool and allow to  gently open into circle .Glue end to secure.

The open coil is the base shape for all the other shapes in this tutorial.You may wish to make a bunch and then further practice the remaining quilling shapes.

b)Tear Drop.

Begin with an open coil.Pinch one side to create the tear drop shape.

c)curved tear dropes:

By different methods of bending, you can manipulate the tear drop shape into curved shapes.By bending slightly with your fingers, you can achieve a slight  curve as pictured to the right i.e. 1st one.Wrap and press the tear drop around a pen to create a more closed curved tear drop shape i.e. 2nd one.Roll the tip of your tear drop in towards the center to create a paisley i.e. 3rd one.

d)Marquis

             
                     

Squeeze both ends of an open coil to create a marquis shape.

Play with where you put your finger pressure to create different centers

e)Slug.

Begin by making a marquis.Curve each tip in opposite directions.

f)Tulip.

Begin with the marquis. Push in one side with two fingers as shown, to make a point.

The most basic shape of paper quilling is the rolled paper coil. By pinching and adjusting the tension of the paper coil, different quilled shapes are made. Some

of the most basic paper quilling shapes are shown in the picture above.

4. Try a simple card:

like..

Once you have practiced and are happy with your paper quilled shapes, it's time to make something with them! You don’t need a lot of shapes to make something fun with paper quilling. Even the simplest of the shapes can be used for a paper quilling project. For example, in the card pictured above, five simple loose coils were used for the monkey’s juggling balls to make a fun greeting card.

5. Experiment with other creative applications:

Paper quilling is frequently used for making greeting cards or in wall art, like decorative canvases or framed art. Some folks even make wearable art-like earrings  out of their paper quilled shapes!Personally, I like to combine paper quilling with my other paper crafts, like die cutting and rubber stamping. For example, in the picture above, I combined paper quilling with a vellum cutout of a jar that I had cut with my electronic die cutting machine.

6. Find the best resources:

Paper quilling instructions and idea books can be found in many book stores. Some paper quilling books that were written for kids have great instructions that can be used for beginners of any ages. Even though they were intended for a young audience, children’s paper quilling books are not only easy to understand, they are usually filled with quick and easy projects that are great for any beginner.

In addition, this blog has a growing collection of paper quilling information. This class is a great starting point, and you can subscribe to this blog  to see the latest quilling tutorials and tips.

7. Practice, practice, practice!!!

Paper quilling takes a lot of patience and a lot of practice, but the results can be very rewarding. The more you practice, the better you will be at it.

ALL THE BEST.............:-)