Paratha Samosa

Is this a Paratha or Samosa! These Paratha Samosas are a delicious twist on traditional samosas and aloo parathas. Who doesn’t enjoy samosas or aloo parathas? Although the ingredients are the same as samosas, they are made like a paratha. And they taste absolutely delicious!  You can now enjoy both your favorites (samosa and paratha) at the same time.

This recipe will make 4

Ingredients:

Dough

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (plain flour, maida)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons clarified butter or ghee (if you follow vegan diet use oil)
• 1/3 cup water

Filling

• 3 medium potatoes, boiled peeled and cubed into very small pieces, this will make about 2 cups of cubed potatoes
• 1/4 cup green peas, I am using frozen peas thawed
• 1-1/2 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder (dhania)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 tablespoon green chili finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon mango powder (amchoor)
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (hara dhania)

Also need about 1/4 cup oil for cooking

Method

Dough

1. Mix flour, salt, and oil, add the water as needed to make firm and smooth dough. Knead the dough on a lightly oil surface for about one minute. Cover the dough and set aside for at least 10 minutes.

Filling

2. Heat the oil in a frying on medium heat. Oil should be moderately hot. Add cumin seeds, as cumin seeds crack add green chili and green peas stir-fry about a minute add the potatoes and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes. Stir in garam masala, mango powder, and cilantro. Add more pepper, salt or mango powder according to taste. Turn off the heat.
3. Let the filling cool to the room temperature. Lightly mash the filling.

Making Paratha Samosa

1. Divide the dough in four equal parts and form into balls. Roll dough ball into about 7” circle. Place about 1/2 cup of the filling in the center and spread it over leaving 1” dough circle all around. Pull the edges of the dough in the center cover the filling. This will make about 4” thick pattie. Repeat and fill all the balls.
2. Gently roll them in about 6” circle. If needed sprinkle little all-purpose flour to help it roll.
3. Heat heavy sauce flat pan over low medium heat. Add about 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil to the pan depends on the size of the pan.
4. Place the rolled paratha on the pan. When the paratha start to change color from sides, flip it over. Parathe will be light brown.
5. Lightly press the paratha all around and flip. Shallow fry the paratha both sides until golden brown. You will have to flip the paratha 3 to 4 times.
6. Paratha Samosa is the best served hot and crispy.
7. If they are made in advance re-heat using a skillet or oven.
8. Enjoy with hari cilantro chutney.

MS Office 2016 Pro ISO

Microsoft Office 2016 Professional Plus has come up with new interface. The 2016 version has introduced two new themes and now it has got a total of five themes which are Colorful, Light Grey, Medium Grey, Dark Grey and White. There were issues in the 2013 version of too much CAPS in tab titles of ribbon but in Microsoft Office 2016 Professional Plus, there is no CAPS in tab titles. There is a Search box present in the ribbon which is known as Tell Me tool.

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MassTube 12.9.2.312

MassTube is a handy and powerful tool to download videos from YouTube. MassTube is a powerful application that allows you to download, through your favorite browser, videos from YouTube, including HD (720p), Full HD (1080p), Ultra HD (4096p), Vevo, Age Blocked and other login skip content.

Features:

• Download with a single click.
• Supported videos: YouTube, Vevo, Age Blocked content (without YouTube login) and more.
• Supported formats: MP4, 3GP, FLV and WebM.
• Supported resolutions: 144p, 240p, 360p, 480p, HD 720p, Full HD 1080p, Quad HD 1440p and 4k 3072p/4096p.
• Designed for XP, Vista, 7 and 8/8.1.
• Integrated history manager.
• Much more!

Requirements:

• Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8.
• Internet connection.
• YouTube video links.

Changes in v12.9.2.312:

• Added preliminary minor support for Windows 10 Insider Preview. The drag and drop link feature from new Microsoft Edge browser is not supported currently, so, we will try to added it, if possible, in future versions of MassTube.
• Added support for more YouTube video URLs variants.
• Improved several issues for video extraction algorithm and library.
• Removed "Basic Mode" (deprecated) item from "Link Scan Engine" option. "Brute mode" from now is a stable and final release feature developed by Havysoft and the unique scan engine and technique that will be used by MassTube.
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Dua when wearing new clothes

Abu Saeed Al-Khudri, Allah be pleased with him narrates that when the messenger of Allah, Allah be pleased with him would wear new clothing he would recite the following, mentioning the name of the item of new clothing, for instance a Turban or shirt or cloak.

Coconut Sandwiches

Coconut Sandwich is a simple, yet delicious sandwich recipe that all kids will love to eat.

Ingredients

• 4 Slices of Bread
• 1 Cup Grated Coconut
• Jaggery – Lemon size or according to taste
• 1/2 cup Dry roasted Almonds, Cashew and Raisins
• ½ Tbsp Dry roasted Sesame seeds
• 1 Tbsp Coconut water (optional)
• ½ Tbsp Cardamom powder
• 2 Tbsp Ghee
• 2-3 Tbsp Water

Method

1. Crush Jaggery in a bowl. Add 2-3 tbsp. of water and mash it with a fork.
2. On a medium or low flame, heat up the jaggery until it is all dissolved.
3. Add Cardamom powder and roasted nuts. Stir continuously for a minute.
4. Keep flame in medium low. Add grated coconut and coconut water and stir well continuously, until it starts leaving sides of pan.
5. Switch of the flame and add roasted sesame seeds .Let it cool
6. Spread Ghee on both sides of the bread.
7. Toast bread using Bread toaster or in Tawa
8. Spread the prepared mixture.
9. Garnish with Grated coconut and Almonds.

Masala Khichdi

Masala Khichdi is a spicy variation of simple khichdi. This is healthy but ultimate comfort food. Khichdi is basically prepared with rice and lentils. Every hosehold has their own recipe for khichdi. Adding a few vegetables with spicy tomato seasoning makes khichdi a complete meal. Usually khichdi is served with yogurt, pickle and papdam.

This recipe will serve 3.

Preparation time: 10 minutes.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup moong dal washed and split
• 1/2 cup rice
• 1/2 cup green beans cut into about 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 potato medium size washed peeled and small cubed this will make about 1/2 cup of cubed potatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (haldi)
• 1 tablespoon clarified butter (ghe)
• 3 cups water for cooking

For spice mix

• 2 tablespoons clarified butter (ghe)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (rai)
• 1/8 teaspoon asafetida (hing)
• 1-1/2 cups tomatoes finely chopped
• 1 green chili finely chopped adjust to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (lal mirch)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon ginger finely shredded
• 2 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
• ¼ teaspoon garam masala

Method

1. Wash rice and moong dal changing water 3 to 4 times, drain the water. Use the pressure cooker to save time. In preassure cooker add rice, beans, potatoes, salt, turmeric, clarified butter, and 3 cups of water.
2. Close the pressure cooker and seal the exhaust, or put the weight. Cook over high heat.
3. After the pressure cooker start steaming lower the heat to medium and cook for about 4 minutes.
4. Turn off the heat and wait until steam has stopped before opening the cooker.
5. Mix the khichdi well, dal and rice should be very soft, little mushy.
6. Heat the clarified butter in other saucepan over medium heat, Test the oil by adding one cumin seed to the oil; if it cracks right away oil is ready.
7. Add the cumin seeds, black mustard seeds, and asafetida as seeds crack add tomatoes, green chili, ginger, salt and red pepper stir.
8. Let tomatoes cook over medium heat until they are tender and mushy. This should take about 6 to 7 minutes. Lower the heat to low. Add cilantro and garam masala, stir for a minutes.
9. Add cooked rice, mix gently, and add hot water slowly as needed. Consistency of the khichdi should be like runny dough. Note: as khichdi cools will become little thick.
10. Serve khichdi hot, and serve the khichdi with pickle, yogurt and papdam.

Enjoy!

Share Your Computer Screen Without Any Software

Most of the times, when we face some problems in our computer, we have to get it fixed by any tech expert or by any of our geek friend. Usually they use TeamViewer or LogMeIn software to connect to our pc and share our screen to fix the problem. But you have not installed any of these softwares in your computer and want to share your computer screen, I'm going to tell you about a website which allows you to share your screen without any software.

Follow the instructions:

1. Visit http://www.screenleap.com/
2. Now click Share Your Screen Now button.

3. Now it will ask you to run java plugin, allow it to run.
4. Now it will give you a code. Tell the person who wants to share your screen to go to http://www.screenleap.com/ and enter that code to connect.

5. Now after entering the code, the other person can access your desktop and troubleshoot your problem.
6. You can pause or stop screen sharing anytime.

Enjoy.

Best YouTube Search Tricks

Youtube

 is the most popular site where users upload and share videos with other people. Millions of videos are being uploaded on youtube per day. We can find any video of our choice by using the search bar of youtube. Here in this post, I'm presenting some best youtube search tricks to get the desired results easily and quickly.

Best YouTube Search Tricks

1. Find Any YouTube Channel

If we type any keyword in the youtube search bar,it shows the video results mixed with channel results. But if you want to search only the youtube channel, then use the following keyword:

channel name, channel

As an example, if you want to search for the youtube channel of PC Tricks Guru, then you must use the keyword :pc tricks guru, channel

2. Find Videos With Long Playback Duration

If you are searching for any long video, then you must use the following keyword:

video name, long

As an example, spiderman game, long

3. Find videos with length less than 4 minutes

If you are searching for small videos on any topic, then you must use the following keywords:

video name, short

As an example, spiderman trailer, short

4. Find HD videos

If you are searching for HD videos on youtube, then you must use the following search keyword:

video name, hd

As an example, man vs wild, hd

5. Search Video Playlists

If you are searching for video playlists, then you must use the following search keyword:

search query, playlist

As an example, britney spears, playlist

6. Search 3D videos on youtube

If you are searching for 3D videos, then you must use the following search keyword:

search query, 3d

As an example, avatar, 3d
Note : Make sure your monitor supports 3D videos and you are wearing 3D glasses to enjoy 3D videos.

7. Search for movies

To search for full length movies in youtube, use the following keyword:

movie name, movie

As an example, the amazing spider man, movie

8. Search for videos which are uploaded recently or within a time range

If you are searching for the videos which are recently uploaded on youtube or you want the videos from within a time range, then you must use the following search keyword:

video name, time range

As an example, motorola, week

9. Search for youtube videos which are streaming live

If you are searching for videos which are currently streaming live, then you must use the following search keyword:

search query, live

As an example, facebook, live

10. Search for videos containing search keyword in the video title

To search for the videos which contain the exact searched keyword in the title, you must use the following search keyword:

allintitle: "search query"

As an example, allintitle: "Make Money Online"

11. Exclude some words from search results

If you are searching for some videos on any topic but don't want to include some words in the search results, then you must use the following search keyword:

search query -word to exclude

As an example, web designing -dreamweaver

12. Find TV shows on youtube

If you are searching for TV shows on youtube, then use the following search keyword:

tv show name, show

As an example, man vs wild, show

13. Find videos from official channels

If you are searching for some videos which are uploaded by the official channels, then use the following keywords:

search query, partner

As an example, midi editing, partner

14. Use all of the above keywords to search as you wish

You can use all of the above search keywords to make your searches more accurate and according to your wishes.
As an example, action games, long, hd

Dua when visiting the sick

Ibn Abbas, Allah be pleased with him narrates that the Prophet, Allah send peace and blessings be upon him visited a sick Bedouin. Whenever he visited someone sick he would say

No harm will afflict you, it is a means of purification by Allah’s will

Dua for morning and evening

Ibn Umar, Allah be pleased with him narrates that the messenger of Allah, Allah be pleased with him would not leave the following supplications every morning and evening

O Allah! I ask You for well being in this world and the hereafter, O Allah! I ask You for forgiveness and security in my religious affairs, worldly affairs, family and wealth. O Allah! Hide my faults and keep me safe from the things I fear, O Allah! Protect me from in front of me, from behind me, from my right, left and from above me. I seek protection in Your greatness from receiving unexpected harm from below me
Waki explained (From receiving unexpected harm from below me) means to be swallowed by the earth

Oat Dosa (Spicy Pancake)

Instant Oat dosa is an easy recipe that is perfect for busy families. Sometimes you want to make something that is easy and hassle free and of course healthy.  Oat dosas are instant dosas and make a great breakfast or any time snack. This gluten-free dish is made with oats, rice flour, yogurt, and a few spices. I am also adding cabbage and carrots for texture.  This will definitely be a staple in my house.

This recipe will serve 2.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quick oats
• 1/2 cup rice flour
• 1/2 cup yogurt whipped
• 1/8 teaspoon asafetida
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 green chili finely chopped
• 2 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger finely shredded
• 1/3 cup cabbage shredded
• 1/3 cup carrot shredded
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1-1/2 teaspoon ENO
• 1-1/2 tablespoons oil

Method

1. Grind oats to make fine powder. Add all the dry ingredients except ENO rice flour, asafetida, salt, and cumin seeds mix it well. Notes: ENO is added just before making dosa.
2. Add yogurt mix, add water as needed to make batter consistency of dosa or pancake mix. Set aside for about fifteen minutes.
3. Add green chilies, cilantro, cabbage and carrots mix it well.
4. Place a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Grease the skillet lightly. Test by sprinkling a few drops of water on it. The water should sizzle right away.
5. In a small bowl take about ½ cup of batter and add ¼ teaspoon of ENO mix it well batter will become little frothy.
6. Pour the batter mixture into the skillet and spread evenly with the back of a spoon, about seven inches in diameter.
7. When the batter begins to dry, gently spread one teaspoon of oil over it. Wait about 30 seconds, then flip the dosa using a flat spatula.
8. Press the dosa lightly with the spatula all around to assure even cooking, turning two to three times. Dosa should be golden brown on both sides.
9. Repeat for the remaining dosas.
10. Serve oat dosa with your choice of chutney.