'Rain, rain go away, little Jhonny wants to play.'This is a nursery rhyme we learnt in school. Well this is only a rhyme. In real life rain is always welcome.After the dust storms and scorching heat every body pines for a whiff of cool breeze and showers which lift one's mood and inspires you to dance in gay abandon.Fauna and flora , birds and animals all soaked in the drizzle seem to enjoy upto the hilt.After the dreary afternoon and gloomy evenings of summers,the little rain drops that gently fall on us make us ecstatic. The first shower of the season is
seductive and is heartily welcomed.The soothing fragrance of mud, the damp grass and little puddles formed around you instantly raise your spirit and soul.
I remenber that as children while walking outside on a rainy day we enjoyed splashing our legs in a pool of water and getting completely drenched.Now when I see my children and grand children dancing out in the rain and getting soaked in the rain.I become nostalgic.Though I protest, arguing that they will catch cold(grand parents are over protective) I dont mind their indulgence!! Rains cheer up their drooping spirits and seem to quench their thirst for fun.
We find nature in its best form.The sight of plants and trees merrily swaying in the cool breeze in gay abandon is exhilataring. The sun baked leaves seem to have aquired a new attire.Seeing nature in its glory is a sight that engulfs the whole being of the spectators in utter delight. Nature seems to be at its best.
Film makers depict rain as symbol of romance. The hero and the heroine, soaked in rain water, hand in hand singing 'Pyar hua ikraar hua'(Nargis and Raj Kapoor in Shri 420) and Kishore Kumar singing 'Ek ladki bheegi bhaagi si'and a mutitude of rain/romance songs have won the hearts of the viewers. A scene in many movies show the love birds seething in sorrow when they are separated.The rains touch the cord of their hearts and they burst into sad songs.Remember the song'Saawan ke badlon unse yeh ja kaho, taqdir mein yahi tha saajan mere naa roh'.
Rainy evenings tend to tick our palate. We yearn for hot, hot pakoras and pipng hot tea or coffee. I am giving some useful tips for preparing these items.Even though every home prepares these mouth watering dishes,a little special touch will go a long way in enhancing their taste.
Tips for making pakoras
a.The paste for pakoras must be prepared at least10 minutes in advance.
b.Add a little rice powder to the paste. It makes the pakoras crispier.
c.The oil for frying should not be over heated
d. The pakoras must be served hot. Reheating destroys the taste and crispiness
Tips for preparing coffee
a It is ideal to use fresh coffee beans.
b.For preparing instant coffee the ratio of milk and water should be according to an individual's taste.Same proportion should not be used for every one.
c.The water used for coffee should be filtered.
d.Coffee must be served piping hot.
Tips for preparing tea
a.Water should be fresh
b.Milk and water must be boiled separately.
c.Sugar must be served seperately.
d.Tea leaves should not be boiled
Though the first showers of rains are welcome, they become destructive if they last for long periods. Floods and certain diseases are associated with rains.This proves the maxim that every thing in excess is bad.
seductive and is heartily welcomed.The soothing fragrance of mud, the damp grass and little puddles formed around you instantly raise your spirit and soul.
I remenber that as children while walking outside on a rainy day we enjoyed splashing our legs in a pool of water and getting completely drenched.Now when I see my children and grand children dancing out in the rain and getting soaked in the rain.I become nostalgic.Though I protest, arguing that they will catch cold(grand parents are over protective) I dont mind their indulgence!! Rains cheer up their drooping spirits and seem to quench their thirst for fun.
We find nature in its best form.The sight of plants and trees merrily swaying in the cool breeze in gay abandon is exhilataring. The sun baked leaves seem to have aquired a new attire.Seeing nature in its glory is a sight that engulfs the whole being of the spectators in utter delight. Nature seems to be at its best.
Film makers depict rain as symbol of romance. The hero and the heroine, soaked in rain water, hand in hand singing 'Pyar hua ikraar hua'(Nargis and Raj Kapoor in Shri 420) and Kishore Kumar singing 'Ek ladki bheegi bhaagi si'and a mutitude of rain/romance songs have won the hearts of the viewers. A scene in many movies show the love birds seething in sorrow when they are separated.The rains touch the cord of their hearts and they burst into sad songs.Remember the song'Saawan ke badlon unse yeh ja kaho, taqdir mein yahi tha saajan mere naa roh'.
Rainy evenings tend to tick our palate. We yearn for hot, hot pakoras and pipng hot tea or coffee. I am giving some useful tips for preparing these items.Even though every home prepares these mouth watering dishes,a little special touch will go a long way in enhancing their taste.
Tips for making pakoras
a.The paste for pakoras must be prepared at least10 minutes in advance.
b.Add a little rice powder to the paste. It makes the pakoras crispier.
c.The oil for frying should not be over heated
d. The pakoras must be served hot. Reheating destroys the taste and crispiness
Tips for preparing coffee
a It is ideal to use fresh coffee beans.
b.For preparing instant coffee the ratio of milk and water should be according to an individual's taste.Same proportion should not be used for every one.
c.The water used for coffee should be filtered.
d.Coffee must be served piping hot.
Tips for preparing tea
a.Water should be fresh
b.Milk and water must be boiled separately.
c.Sugar must be served seperately.
d.Tea leaves should not be boiled
Though the first showers of rains are welcome, they become destructive if they last for long periods. Floods and certain diseases are associated with rains.This proves the maxim that every thing in excess is bad.
Beautifulyy written peice.
ReplyDeleteBut,Pakoras intersts me the most here.