Student Biryani, Karachi

                                                                                                         Cooking Time: 1 hour
                                                                                                                    Serves : 6

Student Biryani is started in October 1969, now it becomes the most popular and most visited Karachi restaurant with a capacity of 600 people eat. There building having 3 floors. Student Biryani also offer variety of other food including chicken nuggets, chicken shots fries, zarda, drum sticks and much more. Student Biryani restaurants are also having an additional offers including takeout, free home and office delivery, outdoor dining, events and for wedding.

Ingredients :

• Mutton ½ kg 

• RIce ½ kg 

• Salt (for rIce) 3 tsp... 

• Potatoes 3 

• Tomatoes 3 chopped 

• Onion brown 1 cup 

• Green chilies 12 small ones 

• Coriander leaves ½ cup 

• Mint leaves ½ bunches 

• Dried plum 10 

• Kewra Water 1 tsp 

• Yellow color ¼ tsp 

• Oil ¾ cup 

• Salt 1 ½ tsp 

• Chili powder 2 ½ tsp 

• Coriander powder 1 ½ tsp 

• Turmeric powder ¼ tsp 

• All spIce 1 tsp heaped 

• Black Cumin seeds ½ tsp 

• Bay leaf 1 

• Ginger Garlic paste 3 tbsp 

• Yogurt 1 cup beaten

 Method:

1. Heat ¾ cup oil, fry 1 cup onions, when light golden, add 3 tbsp ginger garlic paste,
     ½ kg mutton, 3 chopped tomatoes, 12 green chili whole, 1 cup yogurt, 1 ½ tsp salt, 2 ½ tsp
    chili powder, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, 1 ½ tsp coriander powder, fry well till water dries.

2. Add 1 ½ cup water and cook till mutton is half done.

3. Remove oil from the curry and keep aside, add 3 fried potatoes, ½ cup chopped coriander,
    ½ bunch mint leaves, 1 tsp all spice powder, 1 tsp kewra water and 10 dried plum, cook
   till all done, boil water with 3 tsp salt, ½ tsp black cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, add ½ kg rice
   and boil rice till ½ done, drain and spread rice on top of meat mixture, add the oil which we
   took out from the curry and yellow color, put to cook on high flame for 10 min, the lower
   heat completely and simmer for 15 minutes.

Banana -Tips

Buying:

Bananas are available from supermarkets all year round, but are at their best in summer and autumn. Look for firm fruit with unblemished skin.

Storing:

Store at room temperature out of direct sunlight. Keep bananas away from avocados, apples and other fruits that release ethylene gas, which accelerates ripening.

Cooking:

Bananas are usually eaten raw, but they can also be fried and served with ice-cream, or mashed and added to cakes. Great with cream, maple syrup, honey, cinnamon, chocolate and yoghurt.


Easy Banana Beauty Tips:

• If you want to moisturize your skin instantly, take a ripe banana and smash it. Apply the pulp
  on your skin and wait for fifteen to twenty minutes. Your skin will feel moisturized and soft.

• Mash a ripe banana till it becomes creamy. Apply it on your face and wait for fifteen minutes.
  Rinse with lukewarm water followed by cold water. Regular practice would prevent wrinkles.

• If your feet feel dry, application of banana pulp on the cracked and dry areas would help. Just
   wait for ten minutes after application and wash off alternately with trepid and cold water.
   Your feet become softer.

Benefits Of Banana Skin & Hair

Skin Benefits Of Banana:

Banana fruit has nutrients that are essential for the skin. They contain significant amounts of vitamin C and B6 which plays vital role in maintaining the integrity and elasticity of the skin.
In addition, the large amount of antioxidants and manganese present in banana protect the body from damage caused by oxygen free radicals which lead to premature aging of the skin.

So a major benefit from banana is younger looking skin. Banana has about 75 per cent water by weight. Thus banana helps hydrate your skin and prevents it from drying and peeling.
Here are some benefits of banana for skin care:

1. Natural moisturiser:

Banana is a great natural moisturiser for your skin. The Vitamin A present in banana restores the lost moisture and repairs the damaged, dull and dry skin. To instantly moisturise dry and dull skin, mash a ripe banana and apply it on your face. Avoid contact with eyes. Leave it on your skin for 20-25 minutes and then wash it away with lukewarm water. You will instantly have soft and supple skin.If you have extremely dry and flaky skin, you can also add honey to this face mask.This banana and honey mask also helps in getting rid of skin pigmentation.

Another easy face mask to get moisturised skin is to mash half a ripe banana and mix it with 1 tbsp. yogurt and 1 tsp. Vitamin E oil. Apply it generously on a clean face and wash it away after 30 minutes

2. Banana skin scrubs:

Here are some banana based scrubs that you make using ingredients available in your kitchen

Take mashed banana and 1 tbsp. of sugar and mix them well. Apply it on your skin and rub it in circular motions. Banana will moisturise the dry skin while sugar granules will get rid of the dead skin.
Mash a ripe banana; add 2-3 tablespoons of oats, 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon milk. Apply it on your face and leave it 5 minutes, then slowly rub it on your skin. Wash with cold water. In case you have extremely dry skin, you can substitute milk with fresh cream.
Take half a ripe banana, 1 tbsp. coconut milk, 2 tbsp. uncooked rice, blend everything together to get a thick paste. Gently massage your face with this paste and wash with cold water afterwards.
To make a body scrub, mash 2 bananas with 4-5 strawberries using a blender. Mix 3 tablespoons of sugar and use it as a body scrub when you take a bath.

3. Foot care:

The moisturizing property of banana can be used to get rid of cracked heels. All you need to do is mash the pulp of two ripe bananas and apply this pulp on clean, dry feet. Leave it on for 10 minutes and rinse the feet clean. The banana pulp will penetrate deep into dry, cracked skin to create soft and supple feet.



4. Goodbye puffy eyes:

Mash half a banana and apply generously around the puffy eyes. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes and then rinsing with cool water. The puffiness will vanish instantly. The potassium rich banana draws out excess fluid from under my skin and reduces the swelling immediately.

You can also apply the banana peels instead of mashed banana. This tip can also be used whenever you apply any face pack and think about putting cucumber slices on your eyes.


Benefits Of Banana Peel for Skin:

Banana is a very popular natural element when it comes to beauty as it is not just the fruit that you can use but the peel itself is full of anti-oxidants and can be used for a lot of home remedies.

1. Pack For Acne:

To treat acne with banana peel, cut a small piece of the peel. Rub the inside of the peel gently over the acne affected area. Rub for about 5 minutes or until the inside of the peel gets brown. Clean the skin around with lukewarm water but let the banana dry out on the affected area to do. Repeat this at least 3 times a day and the acne and pimples will subside within a week.

2. Treating Itchy Skin:

If you suffer from itchy and swollen skin, just rub the banana peel on the effective area and you will feel the itching and swelling subside.

3. Pack For Wrinkles:

Banana peel can also be used to get rid of wrinkles. Apply fresh peel on the affected area for 15 minutes every day



Hair Benefits Of Banana:

Banana is rich in potassium, natural oils, carbohydrates and vitamins which help in softening the hair and protects the hair’s natural elasticity preventing split ends and breakage. Banana creates manageability, shine, growth and controls dandruff. Just like a banana facial mask enhances the glow of your face immediately, the following banana hair masks will also improve your hair dramatically. Here are some of the banana for hair benefits.

1. Pack For Soft Hair:

Mix ripe banana with avocado and add coconut milk to the mixture. Apply it on your hair and wait for 15-20 minutes. The pack conditions damaged hair and makes the hair soft. Instead of avocado, you can also make the same mask by adding cocoa. Presence of cocoa helps in bringing out the natural colour of the hair.

2. Pack For Dry Hair:

Just like the way honey and banana face pack nourishes your dry skin, the same works great for your dry hair as well, mix three spoons of honey with ripe banana and apply it on your hair while it is still wet. Let the hair pack sit for 15-20 minutes followed by the usual hair wash.

3. Pack For Dry And Damaged Hair:

Another simple yet effective hair mask to repair dry and damaged hair is to make banana pulp with a few drops of almond oil. Leave it for 10-15 minutes. The vitamin A and C present in banana along with Vitamin E of the almond oil leave your hair silky and shiny not to mention extremely moisturized and soft.

4.Hair loss control with the banana:
Take the ripe banana and mesh the banana into paste add the ½ cup of curd to it. Apply this smooth paste on the scalp. It helps to control the itchy scalp and prevents the hair loss.

Banana Hair Mask (Honey Version)


There are many different variations to this recipe and they all work nicely.   This is the honey version.   Please note, to avoid little chunks of banana hovering all over your hair strands, you need to puree the banana in a food processor properly.   Do not apply it if you see any chunks or strings at all.
Ingredients:
3 ripe bananas (over ripe is best)
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons yogurt
1 tablespoon milk (optional)

Directions:  

Blend these ingredients thoroughly in a food processor or blender.   If you need to add liquid, add a tablespoon of milk.   Rinse hair with warm water before you apply the mixture and lightly pat it to remove excess water.
Add the mixture to the hair massaging the mixture into your scalp as you add, and leave on for an hour or more under a plastic cap, and then a towel for added heat.   Rinse out and shampoo and condition as you wish.
You can add other things to this recipe like your essential oils or carrier oil.   An addition of coconut oil or olive oil can really jazz up this mixture.

Benefits Of Banana

1. Gives instant surge of energy:

It does this by converting the natural sugars into instant energy and this is one of the reasons sportsmen consume it during intervals.  Bananas are an excellent breakfast for kids and adults as it provides required energy throughout the day. This probably the most popular health benefit of banana.

2. Helps keep blood pressure under control:

Research indicates that potassium keeps blood pressure under control and improved consumption of calcium, potassium and magnesium can also help decrease high blood pressure. Bananas are rich in potassium, calcium & magnesium, so it is a healthy option for keeping blood pressure in check.

3. Supports renal health:

Bananas being a rich source of potassium, if consumed regularly in moderation, promote renal health. The International Journal of Cancer states that Bananas being a rich source of antioxidant phenolic compounds, if consumed together with cabbage and root vegetables protect renal health.

4. Improves nerve function and enhances brain power:

Banana is a rich source of B vitamins and therefore perks up nerve function.  Potassium, in banana keeps the mental faculties vigilant and boosts learning abilities.

5. Decreases the risk of stroke:

Studies indicate that regular intake of bananas in daily diet helps reduce the occurrence of stroke and this is due to the high amount of potassium.

6. Reduces the risk of cancer:

Rich in antioxidants and dietary fibre, consumption of bananas reduce risk of various types of cancer, especially bowel cancer.

7. Helps build healthy bones:

Probiotic bacteria present in bananas is said to have astonishing ability to absorb calcium in the body. Hence, consuming bananas help in building better bones.

Chicken Korma

                                                                                                     
                                                                                                    Cooking Time: 25-30
                                                                                                              Serves: 6-7

Chicken Korma is really healthy traditional cooking recipe. It is very easy to prepare and gives you unique taste of Beef & Mutton Recipes

Ingredients :

1 whole Chicken (cleaned) 

2 tsps poppy-seeds 

10 blanched Almonds 

2 piece dry Coconut 

1 tblsp Coriander seeds 

4 Cloves 

2 large Cardamoms 

1` piece Cinnamon stick 

1 tsp Cumin seeds 

a large pinch each of Nutmeg and mace 

6 flakes Garlic 

2 piece Ginger 

2 cups curd (beaten) 

1 tsp Turmeric powder 

Salt and Chilli powder to taste 

1/2 cup Ghee 

3 large Onions (minced) 

8 Green chillies (minced) 

1/4 cup thick Coconut Milk 

50 grams Cashewnuts (fried 1 handful Coriander leaves (chopped)

 Method:

Disjoint the chicken. Grind the poppy-seeds, almonds and coconut to a paste. Powder all the spices together. Also grind the garlic and ginger to a paste. Mix the ginger paste into the curd, along with the turmeric, salt and chilli powder. Mix into the chicken and set aside for 2 hours. Heat the ghee and fry the onions and coconut paste till golden-brown. Add the chicken, along with the curd mixture, green chillies, and all the spices (powdered together). Cover tight and cook till the chicken is almost tender. Now add the coconut milk,and continue cooking till the gravy turns dry. Remove from fire, garnish with fried cashewnuts and fresh coriander leaves

Pomegranate-Tips

Pomegranate Uses Tips:

 Pomegranate, with its glistening red seeds and dark red juice, provides a unique taste to salads, soups, marinades, dessert and beverages.

To experience the rich taste of pomegranate, eat the fresh fruit without any addition. If you’re feeling hungry between meals, grab a pomegranate instead of binging on a packet of chips. Pomegranate juice is a refreshing treat at any time of the year. While making pomegranate juice, choose the largest and heaviest fruit. Pomegranate juice is also used in the preparation of soups, jellies, sorbet, soups, cakes and baked apples. Pomegranate juice is used as a glaze or syrup in meat preparation. For pomegranate glaze, all you have to do is simmer pomegranate juice and use this glaze for your meat before placing them in the oven.

Kick start your day on a healthy note by preparing a smoothie. Mix half cup of pomegranate juice with some berries and 2 teaspoons of yoghurt. Blend it thoroughly to make a tasty beverage.

Pomegranates make a great garnish, be it in raita, salads or sweets. The sweet and tangy taste of pomegranate makes it a perfect complement to vegetable salad and snacks. They glisten like little rubies and dress up any salad. Just sprinkle a few pomegranate arils in your favorite salad. You can also add a handful of pomegranate arils to your breakfast cereals for a healthy and nutritious breakfast.

Pomegranate tea tastes great and offers an array of health benefits. Pomegranate tea is found in different forms like white pomegranate tea, Echinacea pomegranate tea and many more. The tea has a strong astringent and tangy taste, which can be slightly overwhelming in the first sip.

Roasted pomegranate chicken is a favorite amongst Europeans. It infuses the chicken with sweet and tangy flavor and is very easy to prepare.

Pomegranate is extensively used to prepare traditional Persian recipes like rice pilaf, fesenjan- made with pomegranate juice and ground walnuts and delicious pomegranate soup. Pomegranate concentrate is a popular item used in Middle Eastern cuisine.

Pomegranate fruit parfait is the perfect dessert to complement any meal. It combines the tartness of pomegranate with the juice of papaya and orange. Sprinkle some nuts into the parfait for a healthy treat. You can also sprinkle pomegranate arils on frozen yoghurt, ice cream and sorbet.

Grind some pomegranate seeds with roasted onion, red bell peppers, walnuts and olive oil. Season it with salt and pepper to make a tasty dip. You can serve this dip with crackers and nachos.

Pomegranate granita, also known as Italian sorbet is a tasty and healthy dessert you can prepare. Skip the herbs and top the stir fried veggies with fresh pomegranates arils instead. They taste amazing with roasted carrots and srussels sprouts salad

Pomegranate is good for the Skin & Hair

Pomegranate is good for the Skin:


We all know that pomegranates are loaded with myriad health benefits, but have you ever wondered if pomegranate juice can do wonders for your skin. The fact that this delicious fruit is packed with powerful antioxidants makes it a natural anti-ageing agent. (Read: 8 reasons why you should start eating pomegranates) Wren Holmes, brand manager of natural ayurvedic skincare Urban Veda, reports femalefirst.co.uk about 5 reasons why this tasty fruit is good for the skin –

Powerful antioxidant :

 One of the key measures for tackling ageing of skin is through rendering better skin nutrition. As  pomegranates are rich in antioxidants, they not only nourish the skin, but also prevent damage caused due to free radicals.

Cellular regeneration :

 In addition to being effective anti-inflammatory and high in essential fatty acids, pomegranate possesses potent anti-aging compounds, which helps in stimulating keratinocyte cells (skin cells) thereby aiding cellular regeneration.

Anti-ageing :

 Vitamin C present in pomegranate plays a key role in formation of collagen (skin is made up of collagen and elastic fibres), thus enabling various proteins responsible for making healthy and stronger skin. One pomegranate possesses 48 percent of the daily recommended dose of Vitamin C.

Moisturizer :

 Organic pomegranate juice is extremely beneficial for skin. It not only penetrates deeply into the skin, but also moisturises the skin with micronutrients and phytochemicals.

Exfoliation :

The crushed seeds of pomegranate acts as an excellent natural aid for exfoliating dead cells present on skin.


Improves the Texture of Skin:

Pomegranates are also known to extend the life of fibroblasts which are responsible for the production of collagen and elastin that tighten the skin and prevent the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. Collagen and elastin provide strength and support to the skin. When the fibers of collagen and elastin break down, the skin develops laxity which causes wrinkles and jowls. Pomegranate is also very useful for lightening the skin tone. Drinking a glass of pomegranate juice daily gives a fair and glowing skin tone.

 Pomegranate Face Mask for Glowing Skin:

Mix 1 teaspoon each of powdered green papaya, grape seed oil, and grape seed extract with 2 teaspoons of pomegranate juice and apply it on the face. Leave it on for about an hour and wash it off with lukewarm water.

You can also use a cotton ball to apply pomegranate juice directly on the face after cleansing.

Prevents Skin Cancer:

Pomegranate contains anthocyanins and hydrolysable tannins which possess strong anti-oxidant and anti-tumor promoting properties. When applied directly on the skin, ellagic acid, a polyphenol antioxidant found in pomegranates inhibits the growth of cancer of the skin.


Dry Skin:

 It is a great ingredient for skin care because its small molecular structure allows it to penetrates deeply into the skin. It works for most skin types, (which depends on the skin care ingredients pomegranate is combined with).

Since pomegranate oil penetrates deeply into the skin, it is effective for treating dry skin. It soothes dry, cracked and irritated skin. It contains punicic acid, an omega 5 fatty acid that hydrates and prevents moisture loss.

 Oily Skin/Combination Skin:

 Pomegranate oil even works for oily skin and the use of pomegranate have been beneficial in skin care products for acne prone skin, to combat breakouts, reduce scarring and sooth minor irritations.



                                            Pomegranate Benefits for Hair

This delectable fruit contains several nutrients, which can benefit your hair in multiple ways. Some of the benefits of pomegranate for hair include:

Pomegranate is Good for your Hair:

Pomegranate peels are really good for your hair. According to researches, they accelerate the growth of hair. They effectively fight against loss of hair. Moreover, by using pomegranate peels, you can also get rid of dandruff. All sorts of hair problems can be cured by pomegranate peels.


Prevents Hair Fall:

Drinking pomegranate juice regularly strengthens the hair follicles which in turn prevent hair fall, thus giving the hair a healthy and lustrous appearance.


 Vitamins:

Pomegranates contain vitamin A and K, the hair friendly nutrients, which are very beneficial for the growth of hair. Vitamin K keeps the strand and roots strong while Vitamin A encourages the scalp to produce more hair.

Selenium:

Selenium in pomegranate helps to kill Malassezia, a fungus, which shed dry and flaky fragments from the scalp. This helps to ward off dandruff and remove the debris from the scalp, encouraging hair growth.

 Zinc:

Pomegranates contain zinc, a nutrient, which is required for the production of sebum in the scalp. This promotes regeneration of the scalp cells and keeps the roots and strands hydrated.

 Strengthens Hair follicle:

Consuming pomegranate foods help in strengthening hair follicles. Pomegranate seed oil contains punicic acid which makes the hair healthy and strong. It also improves the circulation in the scalp, promoting hair growth.

 Iron:

Pomegranate contains high levels of iron, a nutrient required for maintaining the health of the hair. Hair that is starved from proper levels of iron may weaken and fall out. A major deficiency in iron can lead to dull and lifeless hair. It can also lead to severe hair loss. Iron improves blood circulation in the scalp, accelerating hair growth.

Vitamin C:

Vitamin C in pomegranate facilitates the absorption of hair friendly nutrients and nourishes the scalp to maintain the natural colour of the hair. It also maintains the health of the connective tissue, better known as collagen to promote hair growth. It also destroys the free radicals in the body, which makes the hair brittle, weak and thin.

Magnesium:

Magnesium in pomegranate inhibits inflammation, treating scalp conditions like dandruff, eczema and psoriasis. It also helps in ameliorating metabolic syndrome, one of the main causes premature balding in men. Stress is one of the major causes of massive hair shedding. Pomegranate contains magnesium, a mineral which reduces cortisol levels in the body.

 Antioxidants:

Oxidation of tissue often causes premature greying if the hair. The antioxidants in pomegranate prevent the corrosion of tissue, thereby, reducing the possibility of premature greying.