Jala neti is a powerful yoga practice that helps clean the nasal passages, the sinuses and even the throat area. Mucus and pollutants stuck in these areas get washed away with the warm saline water used in Jal neti. Thus, air flows without any obstruction, and the nostrils feel clean, hydrated and allergy free. For people who are prone to allergies, colds, asthma or sinusitis and to prevent serious respiratory tract diseases like pneumonia and bronchitis, it is a healthy practice to do Jal Neti twice or thrice a week. The technique should be learnt from a yoga specialist or yoga doctor. Online tutorials are helpful, but one needs to be careful that the water used should not get stuck in the ear or in the sinus. This can then cause problems. Hence water must be flushed out thoroughly and nasal passages should be dried fully after Jal neti. When the head is turned sideways, water sent in from one nostril flows out from the other bringing out allergens with it, mucus stuck on the wall of the nose and pollutants too. If the head is tilted backwards, the water which is poured into the nostril comes out from the throat, clearing that area.

For people prone to asthma or seasonal bronchitis, or any more serious pulmonary problem (like COPD), the portable nebulizer is a "must-have" when travelling or away from home. The device converts liquid medicine into a mist so that it can be inhaled directly into the lungs. It can be easily carried in a purse or any handbag to school or office or kept in the car too. Medicines like asthalin, salbutamol or emergency medicines, like budecort, which are steroids used to cure inflammation in the respiratory tract and in the lungs, can be simply poured into a slot in the nebulizer. The nebulizer throws out the medicine in a mist form which can be inhaled easily and is more effective in lesser time than oral medication. It is better than an inhaler since it requires less effort from the patient to inhale the medicine, there is little scope of error while using it and, it is useful when the quantity of medication to be given is more. Both plug-in and battery ones are available; AA battery ones are the most convenient. In some, the machine can be used for up to 4 hrs on a battery without a charger.

A pill cutter is usually a small plastic body container with a blade in the inside. It has a place to hold a tablet firmly and normally a place to store the other half of the pill. It is very useful to keep at home because sometimes, we need to have half of a medicine, but we find it very difficult to cut the tablet in half. We try to use a knife or bite it with our teeth but the tiny tablet flies away while we attempt to hold it! Some pill cutters have the option of pill crushing too, which is sometimes required to make the medicine dissolve easily in water.

An old hand or foot manually operated sewing machine can be easily motorized making it faster and easier to use. Attaching a motor to the sewing machine is not too complicated. The motor is attached to the machine's body by simply screwing in an L-shaped metal bracket. A belt connects the motor to the hand wheel after the hand crank is removed (in case it is a hand-operated machine). In a few steps, the machine is an electric machine which has a foot pedal to control the speed and movement of the machine. A foot pedal is much more convenient than a hand crank plus, the motor makes stitching much faster!

Air purifiers are used to clean the air around us at home, but what when one is commuting or travelling? The portable Air purifier is a small device which can be plugged into the USB drive in a car. It is convenient and some claim that 99.97% of the pollutants are cleared away. Some portable air purifiers are corded electric, while some smaller ones are battery-powered. There is even an air purifier necklace which can be worn around the neck, but its efficacy is still questionable.

The AC filter, a thin white sheet, when simply placed on top of the mesh of the AC, makes the AC filter air like an Air purifier. Hence, the Anti Pollution AC Filter almost converts the AC into an Air Purifier too. So, the AC, along with delivering cool air, purifies it too. Hence no need for a separate purifier in the room. The AC filter captures PM2.5 pollutants like house dust, pet dander, polluted air and so on. With increasing construction activities, traffic pollution, erratic rain and depleting greenery, the air quality inside our homes is also poor. Over and above this, it is known that sometimes Indoor Air can be more polluted than outdoor air. Thus, an AC Filter enables the air conditioners to remove PM2.5 and other Micro-Particle pollutants from the air inside our home so one can breathe clean air while the AC cools us down too. The AC filter is simply placed on the mesh of the AC, and in some hours of use, one can feel the difference in air quality. Within a few months, one finds the filter has turned black with all the pollutants trapped in it and then it has to be replaced. The filter can be cut to smaller sizes easily with a pair of scissors and, one can use it to cover only 50% of the AC mesh or less in case it reduces airflow of the AC to a large extent.

A bandage spray comes in an aerosol can. When sprayed, the liquid spray gets sprayed onto the skin where there is a cut or wound, and within minutes i

BP needs to be monitored at home sometimes when one has symptoms (like frequent headaches), and the doctor suspects you have high or low blood pressure. Sometimes, the doctor prescribes medicines for blood pressure and instructs the patient to regularly check the BP for dosage adjustment. A digital BP monitor is an easy way to check one's own BP at home without anyone's help. The cuff is wrapped around the arm as per instructions, and a button is pressed on the monitor. The cuff inflates on its own, and the monitor shows the reading to which the cuff inflates. Then the cuff starts to deflate gradually till it deflates fully. While deflating, the monitor records the Systolic (Higher reading) and Diastolic (Lower reading) BP and displays it on the monitor screen. A reading of 120 by 80 is a normal reading. But readings vary according to stress levels, exercise, sleep and other factors. Some BP monitors (also called sphygmomanometers) have the feature of saving the last 20 or 30 readings in the monitor.Very useful when sharing with the doctor.

Nowadays, having a good screwdriver set is very handy when we try to repair gadgets on our own. When we try to solve various DIY problems for mobile phones, laptops, old radios, toys, etc., the multiple magnetic screwdrivers (sometimes 32 of them or more) of various sizes and the tweezer are really helpful.

A step up voltage convertor is a very important device that allows us to use gadgets designed for US, in India. Electric and electronic gadgets in the US normally need 110 Volts whereas, in India they are designed to use 220 Volts. By using a step up voltage converter, the gadget can also be used in India. Similarly, a step down adaptor is needed to use gadgets made in India, in US.

If you have some old VHS tapes or mini DV camcorder video cassettes and want to convert them to digital format and save the videos in a DVD or USB, the 'Roxio easy VHS to DVD 3 plus digital converter' is a very useful and reliable device to use. Have personally tried using it to convert some mini DV cassettes to USB on Windows 7. It seems to work with the latest versions like windows 10 also as per the product description. There is another version of this converter especially for mac. To start converting, just connect your camcorder/VHS device to the Roxio convertor using the RCA / S-Video cables (not included with this product). Next, install the Roxio software and follow the steps to begin capturing the recordings. Note: The camcorder/VHS must be in working condition for this method to work. Please borrow or contact photo studios if you don't have the device in a functional state.

An air purifier is a portable device that pulls in polluted, impure air, filters it and throws clean, purified air back into the room. It consists of a fan which pulls in the air and one or more internal filters which remove the dust particles and pollution from the air. Purified air is then circulated back into the room. The air purifier repeats this process of filtering the air several times an hour, thus continuously improving the air quality in the room. They are essential where there is high pollution, that includes most big cities in India. They are a great relief for people suffering from allergic conditions like sinus, asthma, allergic colds and coughs, and bronchitis.While buying an air purifier, one should check for HEPA filters since they are especially useful for filtering finer particles such as fine dust, PM2.5 and PM10. They are also known to be very effective in filtering nanoparticles like bacteria, COVID-19, and other viruses.

" An essential item for work from home cases and where there are frequent power cuts and fuctuations in voltage. A UPS (stands for ""Uninterrupted Power Supply""), is like a battery backup for some electric gadgets. When the regular power, on which these gadgets (like modem, landline phone, wifi extender, laptop) fails or its voltage drops or surges (voltage surge or spike is when volatge is too high) to a level where the gadget cannot work, the UPS provides backup power so that the gadgets work seamlessly. The UPS thus makes sure that the gadgets run for the few minutes till the society generator is turned on and the regular power is thus restored through socity's power back. this ensures continuity in the landline calls, internet working, laptop working and so on. Microtek UPS has been widely used and is known for great performance and high reliability. The battery life is of approximately 1 year and there is virtually no maintenance for this product. Only, depending on the wattage allowed, the equipment one can plug in to the UPS is restricted. Heavy wattage use products like ACs and Geysers cannot be used on UPS. "

A must-have for every home, it is a non-contact thermometer; hence it is safer (non-contact) and faster to take the body temperatures of people entering your home or your near and dear ones. Nowadays, when we have so many infectious diseases that cause fever too - like Covid 19, dengue, viral and so on, this is an essential health accessory available at the entrance of almost airports, cinema halls, malls, hospitals and offices. It is very easy to use and, most importantly, not very fragile like the mercury and glass thermometers. It is very accurate too. One needs to aim at the forehead or wrist from around 2 inches, press the button and hold for around 3 seconds. It beeps when the temperature is recorded. The settings can be changed to record temperatures in Fahrenheit(°F) or Celsius(°C). It is battery-operated.The power consumption is pretty less; hence the batteries last long. There is also a mode to measure the temperature of objects, for instance, if one wants to measure the temperature of the milk before giving it to a baby. This mode can normally measure temperatures up to 100°C but might vary depending on the device you buy.

Whether for work or leisure, headphones have become essential for many of us in our daily lives. Headphones are very personal in taste, and depending on requirements and budget, the recommendation can vary. In general few points one should consider when buying a headphone- •Do you want wired-only headphones, wireless-only headphones or dual mode headphones with wireless and wired capability both? •Will the headphone be used for long durations at a stretch ( like attending office meetings from home), or will it be only for a short duration, up to around 30 mins-1hr? •Is Noise Cancellation a requirement? •What's the budget? •On-ear vs Over-ear headphones? Normally over-ear headphones are heavier and bulky compared to on-ear headphones but, they give the added advantage of excellent quality and active noise cancellation(ANC), which is normally not possible with on-ear headphones. So it goes without saying if one wants to have headphones that can be used for long durations, on-ear headphones should be checked out. The Jabra Store Evolve 30 Wired On-ear headphones are what I would recommend. They have options in both wired and wireless but not dual mode. These Jabra headphones are very light with significantly less pressure on the ear than other headphones. This makes it possible to wear them for a long duration if needed at a stretch comfortably. The mic has an excellent noise cancellation system, which can efficiently reduce unnecessary background noise. In case you are interested in dual mode headphones with very good quality noise cancellation and your usage won't be for more than couple of hours at a stretch would recommend checking out Sony WH-1000XM4, Sony 900N and Bose QC 45 headphones. These are some of the best headphones in this category. If you want low-budget good wireless headphones with good bass boAt Rockerz 400 would be recommended.

An alternative to a knife and chopping board, this is an accessory that makes chopping vegetables very easy and convenient. Washable, dishwasher friends, cuts vegetables like onions, tomatoes, garlic, capsicum, herbs, spinach and others easily. Can even cut many beans or veggies held together.

A very handy accessory in the kitchen for pouring liquids or fine solids into bottles with small openings. For example, pouring oil from a pouch into a bottle, saunf (fennel) or jeera into a bottle from a packet. These come in a set of 3 to 4, or more and in various sizes. They are mostly made of plastic and can be stacked easily into each other. They are very useful at home !

The coconut opener is a simple device which pierces the coconut easily so that one can have coconut water regularly and easily in the comfort of one's home. So often, one feels like drinking fresh Coconut water and on a regular basis too. But mostly, the coconut vendor is not nearby or in a busy area where it is cumbersome to go. The best way is to order some coconuts at home and have a device to open them easily whenever one wants to drink some. The opener consists of 2 simple pieces -the 1st one is a thin long hollow cylinder made of stainless steel to pierce the coconut. The serrated edge on one side is very sharp. It pierces the coconut easily to make a hole in the coconut. The 2nd piece is a plastic one which, when inserted and pushed into the cylinder, helps to remove the piece of coconut which got cut. Once this is done, the device is ready to be used again.

An easy way to get rid of unwanted ugly-looking hair in the ear and nose is by using an electric ear and nose trimmer. The trimmer is a small, thin, pen-like device with tiny blades covered by plastic. The tip of the blade trims off the unwanted hair very safely, easily and quickly upon pressing a button. Within minutes, thick, bushy, long unwanted hair can be removed so that one looks smarter and neater.

A robot mop/cleaner is an excellent vacuum cleaning robot which, at the press of a button, cleans and mops for you at your own convenient time. Problems like - Trouble with the maid who has tantrums or doesn't do a good job or her timetable doesn't match yours, can all be done away with, if one invests in a good robot cleaner. They do a thorough job, independently, without any supervision required and at your convenient time! In the long run, not only is the cost justified, but so convenient that one does not want to go back to a maid system for this activity. Nowadays the latest robot mops like the Ecovacs Deebot have both dry and wet mopping (pochha) with reusable wet cleaning pads. iRobot is also a very popular brand and one of the oldest in this field. They have some good models like the iRobot Roomba j7+ which is a self emptying robot and has other modern features like cleaning pet hair, smart mopping where one can schedule the cleaning timings and the robot keeps learning about the house layout.

An extremely useful device which uses electromagnetic waves to charge a mobile/smartphone. The charger has to be compatible with one's phone. The phone charges easily when simply placed on the charger connected to electricity. So, no hassles of putting the charging wire holder in the mobile socket and of the port getting faulty due to overuse or misuse. This happens sometimes; sadly, then, the whole port in the mobile has to be changed. Hence wireless charging is more convenient than the normal charging with wire. Apple now has a wireless pod which simultaneously charges the iphone, the apple watch and airpods (apple earphones). Very convenient indeed.

An extremely useful, portable accessory for clicking snaps - selfie or otherwise. It's adjustable height wise and distance wise. It has a revolving top (360 degree angle adjustment) on which, a camera or mobile can be placed securely. The convenience and quality of snap is incomparable to a normal selfie and no one gets left out either ! In a selfie attachment, a wireless bluetooth enabled remote is used to click the selfie. A must have with excellent results.

A Universal Travel Adaptor is needed when people travel to different countries with different plug-in options for devices. Some countries have square

The Hit mosquito killer Racquet is extremely effective since is stronger and more powerful than any other mosquito raquet. The 3500V in the metallic mesh kills the mosquitoes immediately and easily. Mosquitoes are not only a menace but a health hazard. Their bites can cause serious ailments like Dengue, Malaria, Chikungunya and Ebola. Rather than using smelly ointments, sprays or room repellents which may also trigger allergies, the use of a Hit raquet (which also has an LED light) is highly recommended. Unlike other mosquito raquets, the battery life is very long too. With this racket, it is rare that one cannot kill the mosquito one aims to kill.

Laptop stands raise the laptop at an inclined angle, so that one reads almost at eye level, one sits straight and types in such a way that the wrists are at ease. Long hours of work on a laptop can cause stress and health issues related to the neck, back and eyes. Carpal Tunnel syndrome is also a common ailment which affects the wrists. A laptop stand is hence, a must-have for people who use the laptop for more than a couple of hours every day. It is easy to use and helps to keep the laptop cool too (One can buy one with fans which cool).

Drones are becoming a very popular gadget nowadays with uses from for capturing videos/photos to even transporting stuff. The DGI Tello Drone is an excellent first buy for all drone lovers and anyone interested in drone flying for capturing videos and photos. Would suggest to buy the combo which apart form the drone provides additional batteries, propellors and propellor guards and a 3 battery charging hub. The guards really help beginners - even if the drone crashes, they prevent it from breaking. The quality for videos is 720p HD and 5MP for pictures. Buy a drone case as well, to carry it along. The DGI series are currently the most popular Drone manufacturers for basic and advanced users.

A convenient small machine easy to use by oneself, time-saving battery or electricity operated; which gives a clean shave even without the use of water or soap; has razors that oscillate and rotate. There are cordless ones too; It is also easy to use in a vehicle. Within a minute, one can safely and painlessly have a clean shave or trimming of hair without any mess or dependency on anyone. A popular one to try is Philips Aqua Touch - Electric Shaver (Wet & Dry), which is a waterproof electric shaver and trimmer. Keeping oiling the machine one in a while to reduce wear and tear and to lubricate the parts. Oiling can also help if the machine is pulling your hair and not cutting properly but make sure to not let the oil reach the motor as that can damage the machine.

Any modem or router we use to receive the wifi signal has a specific range only. If we need access to the wifi signal beyond this range, whether it is horizontally (a big house or office on the same floor) or vertically (a floor up or down) from where the modem is located, buying a wifi extender makes sense. Without having to get another wifi connection, the extender will give wifi access at a distant location too. However, there are limitations, so check for its efficacy in your case.The wifi signal needs to be strong, and there should not be frequent power cuts (in which case connecting the modem and the extender to the UPS helps).

A massage releases tension and stress in the muscles. It even relieves pain, increases circulation and soothes nerves too. The Neck massager is a great way to feel rejuvenated, to recover from injuries and, to relax muscle stiffness in winter too. It has the optimum rotating and kneading motions and its dual-direction movement gives the feeling of a personal massage. The warm heat option is very comforting and soothing. The heat therapy reaches deeper and to hard-to-reach muscles too, so that one gets a relaxing massage that helps reduce tightness and improves flexibility. The belt can be placed anywhere on the body to massage that area. It works for the back, head and stomach too, though it may not be convenient for other regions for which the massager is broad.

A mini cycle exerciser is an exerciser with pedals only, without any seat to sit on. It can be kept on the floor in front of any chair or sofa - A novel way to cycle efficiently from the comfort of one's chair or sofa itself - in the comfort of one's own room or anywhere at home or the work-from-home office. Consider these scenarios - a person wants to cycle but - 1. It's raining or it's too hot or too cold to cycle outside- the weather is unfavourable 2. One needs to be at home or is working from home but, there is no place for a full-fledged stationary cycle exerciser. 3. Someone (like an older person or an invalid) is unable to sit on the normal stationery cycle exerciser seat which may be unsteady or uncomfortable for him. How can these problems be addressed? While sitting where one normally sits, one can place the mini cycle exerciser on the floor and just pedal easily. The speed, number of rotations and distance covered gets displayed and the resistance can be increased or decreased like any exercise cycle. This mini exerciser can also be kept on a table and used for cycling with the hands - an excellent way to exercise hands, wrists, elbows and arms. thus, this is an excellent exerciser for the elderly who can keep their legs and hands healthy with the appropriate exercise.

A humidifier helps maintain an indoor humidity level of 40-60% which is known to help in relieving cough and congestion. In dry cold weather like Delhi and North India winters,dry throat, asthma and dryness in the nasal passages is common. The warm mist vaporizer is a humidifier cum heater which throws out warm mist continuously for up to 24 hours. In cold, dry or allergic climate, this gadget is specially useful for infants, elderly and asthamatic people or people pronme to bornchial/respiratory isues. It can be placed easily anywhere in any room. The Hot steamer is similar though it lets out steam which is more voluminous and hotter than warm mist. That is better for steaming, to relieve congestion and as prescribed by the doctor. A feature in both the Warm mist vaporizer and the Hot steamer is that, one can add a vapourizer like Vicks Vapourizer, which is medicated, to ease congestion. All in all, a perfect device to make one breathe easily in cold dry climate. Many of these warm mist humidifiers/vaporizers have a cool mist mode too and allow releasing cool mist too which can be very useful in a hot and dry climates like Dubai, Uae. Also most of these humidifiers have timer functionality that shuts the humifier automatically after few hours (Eg- 2, 4, 6, 8 hours).

A digital stereo amplifier is an excellent gadget to be able to use your old music system speakers, using an RCA cable, and thus being able to play music through FM, AUX, USB, or DVD,TV. Thus, if the old music system is not working or is obsolete, one can connect this Digital stereo amplifier to your old speakers easily and get all features of a new music system. The bass, treble, balance between the 2 speakers and volume of the music can also be controlled via the stereo. It's very useful, especially when you have a good set of old speakers which you want to bring to life!

Smart wifi plugs can remotely control electrical devices, using Alexa/google assistant voice control or through an app on the phone. This is especially useful when one is not at home and for the elderly or sick patients at home. In such cases, turning on/off the lights, fans, television, electric kettle and sometimes (depending on the product specification) even larger appliances like Air conditioners or geysers is extremely convenient and trouble free! (One of the smart plugs supporting large devices-Link to product). In some of the these, there is an option to schedule on and off times and monitor the power consumption of the devices connected. Note: Before using for high-power devices, please crosscheck if the smart plug supports your device's energy consumption.

TDS stands for Total Dissolved Solids. A TDS meter measures the number of dissolved solids like salts, minerals, bacteria or contaminants in liquids. It is mainly used to detect whether the water we are consuming is safe. A reading between 50-150 ppm (particles per million particles of water) is considered safe to drink. This is an essential tool to keep at home. When the water tastes odd or looks dirty, one can test to confirm whether the filtration system(like RO) needs servicing, a change of candles or any other replacement or service. When the reading is fine, we can drink the water with confidence !

A pulse Oximeter is an electronic device which is simply put on the finger to get one's reading of pulse rate and oxygen saturation in the blood. In Covid times, this has become an essential gadget to be kept handy at home. A pulse rate of 60-100 is considered in the normal range. An Oxygen reading of 95 and above is considered normal. Below an oxygen level of 92, one should immediately seek medical help, use the oxygen cylinder or concentrator at home or rush to the hospital if there are breathing issues too. Many lives could have been saved in the Delta variant if people had oximeters and rushed to the hospital on time. Also, in these covid times, many of us panic with a viral type attack. The Oximeter gives us an indication of how serious we actually are.

A nice-looking wood finish sunmica top table with adjustable height & with wheels allowing it to be moved anywhere in the house. Ideal for laptop use,

Yepzone is a tracker device to keep track of your near and dear ones especially kids. One gets to know the real time location on the yepzone app regardless of internet since it is directly linked to the satellite GPS. In the yepzone freedom model there is an SOS button also which the user can press in case of any emergency.

A portable hotspot modem is very useful in many cases, like travelling to areas where wifi is not very good or, need for internet for CCTV's where there is weak or no wifi. The device by Vodafone (VI) allows one to insert one's own sim (prepaid or postpaid), insert the battery and simply press a button to turn on the hotspot. The wifi settings are in the back side of the device and the instruction manual.

An apple pie is made by using dough and a sweet, savoury filling of apples. The crust normally has a hint of cinnamon and powdered sugar. It is sometimes served with whipped cream and ice cream. Though it originated in England, it is one of the most popular desserts in America.

Pastries are normally rectangular or round shaped pieces of cake which have irresistible flavours like Chocolate, Pineapple, Red Velvet, Black forest.

The square or rectangular shaped brown cake-like, baked brownies are simply irresistible and a favourite dessert world over! The ingredients are sugar, butter, flour, baking powder and melted chocolate or cocoa with a topping of walnuts. It is normally served with hot chocolate sauce and ice cream along with it!

Orange coloured, spiral and crisp Jalebis is a favourite sweet dish in most weddings, Festivals and celebrations, not only in India but in many parts of South and West Asia. Flour is made into a batter which is fermented and then dropped into hot oil in thin concentric circles. Once they are nicely fried, they are dipped in sugar syrup. The crispy, sweet Jalebis are mouthwatering. They are normally served hot with cold Rabri to go with.

One of the favourite Indian desserts in Summers, Kulfi is made by boiling milk till it reaches a thick creamy consistency. It is then cooked once sugar is added. Green cardamoms, saffron and Kewra are the keys to the excellent aroma. It is frozen and often served with attractive and tasty falooda which is dipped in sugar syrup and flavoured colours.

Popular sweet dishes, kheer and phirni are made by cooking broken rice in milk and sugar or jaggery. For phirni, fine rice pieces or flour may be used. The liquid is cooked till it has a thick creamy consistency. Green cardamoms (elaichi), raisins(kishmish), saffron, finely chopped pistachios and soaked almonds add rich flavour to this dessert which is served chilled.

A very popular and light Indian dessert, Rasgulla (or Rosogulla) is made of Chenna ( cottage cheese ) and is especially popular in Bengal. Chenna( made by curdling milk with lime or curd) is kneaded into round balls. It is then cooked in thin sugar syrup till it is spongy. The flavours of green cardamoms, rose water and saffron make the chilled rasgulla such a yummy delight especially in summers.

An extremely popular Indian dessert, Gulab Jamun makes it way to almost all celebrations and restaurant menus. Small spheres of dough(made with milk solids and crushed cardamom for flavour) are deep-fried and then, the light/dark brown balls are tossed into hot thick sugar syrup (flavoured with rose water). The soft and juicy Gulab Jamuns are so tasty and they melt in the mouth.

A favourite Arabic dish, Chicken Shawarma is made of thin slices of chicken which are marinated and then grilled on skewers. Once nicely cooked, the tender and juicy chicken pieces are wrapped in pita bread with some lettuce and some sauteed onion and juicy tomatoes. It is rich in flavours of cumin, cloves, garlic, chillies and yogurt used for the marinade and is normally served with a yummy yogurt and garlic sauce.

A popular and delicious Italian dish, it is made with layers of Lasagna (wide flat sheets of pasta). The fillings are different with various variations nowadays but, typically it starts with a tomato sauce base, followed by a layer of lasagna, then filled with noodles/ meat/ vegetables and cheese in white sauce. A lasagna layer again, then filling in tomato-based (red ) sauce followed by a sheet and then some more vegetables/meat in white sauce. The number of layers is optional. The topmost layer has grated cheese which when baked in the oven turns into a lovely, crispy, golden-brown crust full of the flavour of exotic herbs and spices used like garlic, basil and oregano.

Fish is marinated with some mustard oil, salt, turmeric, garlic and ginger and then fried on both sides. The curry is made of ginger, garlic, onion and tomatoes. The use of spices like mustard seeds, coconut, tamarind, fennel seeds or poppy seeds adds to the flavour of the fish curry.

Veg/Non Veg Biryani is a mix of meat/vegatables and rice, with many special spices, traditionally cooked over an open fire in an earthen pot. It is combined in different ways (chicken. meat or only vegetables, with rice) with a variety of spices (like red chillies, cardamom, cinnamon, Jeera, coriander and Cloves) and golden brown onions and tomatoes to create a number of highly tasty and unique flavour combinations.

One of the most veg popular dishes of North India, Paneer (made of curdled milk) is cut into cubes, marinated and cooked in a pan, oven or grill and then added to a delicious gravy made with ginger, garlic, onion and tomatoes. Spices like garam masala and Kasuri methi and generous amounts of butter and cream are added so that this yummy dish has a perfect blend of tangy, spicy and sweet flavours. It is served hot with Roti/naan or rice along with onion and sliced lemon.

An extremely popular North Indian, Punjabi dish. Chole are boiled chickpeas cooked well with tangy spices (masalas) and generous quantities of onions,

This signature dish of Kashmir is a meat dish with rich curry and flavours. Made with red meat, normally lamb or goat, the spices include cardamoms, cinnamon, cloves and Kashmiri Mirch (chillies) whereas, the curry is made of ginger, garlic, tomatoes and onions. It is one of the most popular mutton dishes in India.

One of the most popular non-veg North Indian dishes, Murg Makhani, also known as Butter chicken is found in most Indian menus all over the world. The gravy is made with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes and exotic spices (including garam masala and Kasuri methi). Chicken pieces (could be boneless or not, as per choice) are marinated in the same marinade used for tandoori chicken and cooked till tender and well done. The pieces are mixed in the delicious gravy prepared and generous amounts of butter and cream are made to make it a perfect blend of spicy, sweet and tangy with a flavour to die for! Served hot with Roti/Naan or steamed rice.

One of the most popular and tasty lentil dishes of Punjab, North India. Black lentils (Urad dal) sometimes mixed with a few kidney beans (Rajma) are well cooked in a pressure cooker. Butter, malai or ghee, whole chilly, chopped and cooked onions, tomatoes and ginger, and spices (garam masala) are then added and the dal is cooked for even longer till a rich creamy consistency is got. A blend of spicy, tangy and sweetness of cream is made in such a way that the dish has all flavours in a subtle yet perfect way.

A tasty round flattened dough, baked with a flavorful tomato base, sprinkled with cheese and some veggies and /or slices of chicken. Chilly flakes, Oregano and ketchup add to the flavour.

A popular Thai dish, Thai curry can be red or green; veg or non-veg. Veggies cut in cubes, ginger garlic paste, red chillies, some herbs, red curry paste and coconut milk are used to make veg red Thai curry. For green Thai curry, lemongrass, lime leaf and basil are used to make this sweet and spicy dish. For non-veg dishes, boneless chicken pieces, fish and shrimp can be added. Thai curry is on most menus all over the world. Served hot with Jasmine rice/ basmati rice

A Chinese dish loved world over has thin long flour noodles tossed in some vegetables, vinegar and very tasty sauces. Often eaten with chilly chicken or veg Manchurian.

Extremely popular South Indian dishes; a batter made of ground lentils and rice is made into crispy dosas or uttapam or steamed round idlis served with yummy sambar and coconut chutney.

A dough (flour) filled with spicy veg or non-veg filling, fried into yummy, crispy triangular cones, eaten with tomato ketchup or imli (tamarind) chutney

Pani puri, Pucchka, Gol Gappa - a mouthwatering dish which is spicy, tangy and slightly sweet - makes you cry with chillies but makes you hungry for more ! Round hollow spheres (Gol Gappas) are made of fried dough and filled with yummy potatoes/onion/chickpeas and finger-licking tasty water flavoured with coriander, imli and jeera powder.

Tandoori Chicken, Tikka is globally, one of the most popular Indian dishes. Chicken pieces are soaked in a marinade of ginger, garlic, curd , spices like garam masala and red chilly powder. The pieces are then cooked in a tandoor/cooked in an oven or grill, while generously applying butter so that we get tasty tandoori chicken which is crisp from the outside but well-cooked yet succulent from the inside. Chicken tikka is very much like tandoori chicken except that it has boneless pieces of chicken. They are served hot with raw onions, slices of lemon and tandoori roti or naan.

A very popular dish of North India, this vegetarian dish is made with Paneer (Indian cottage cheese, made by curdling milk with the help of curd or lemon juice). Some thick square pieces of paneer are coated with a thick curd based marinate which contains tantalizing spices (salt, garam masala, chaat masala, red chilly powder and others), some oil and, ginger and garlic paste. The marinade is used to cover some square pieces of onion and capsicum too. These are put on skewers alternatively and then cooked in a tandoor/oven/grill till they are well done. Best served hot after sprinkling with chaat masala and lemon juice and accompanied with green (mint) chutney.

One of the most irresistible Indian veg snack, garma garam (Hot) , hot pakoras, made of vegetables like onion, potatoes and cauliflower. These chopped into medium portions are mixed in chickpea flour(besan) and spices, and then deep-fried. It is most popular in the Rainy season and Winters.

A tasty sandwich made with buns on either side of a patty. Veggies or meat (mutton, chicken, fish, beef) are fried into a yummy patty. The use of breadcrumbs, raw onion, tomato, lettuce and ketchup make the burger delicious.

Since Arrabbiata means "angry", this is a popular Italian Pasta dish that has a "spicy" red sauce. The red sauce is made with grated garlic, a generous amount of red chilly flakes and tomatoes. Pasta is boiled separately in a pan and mixed with a spicy, tangy sauce. It is garnished with grated cheese and basil and served hot for a zesty experience!

A filling appetizer of veggies filled between toasted bread, club sandwiches contain veggies like tomatoes, potatoes, grated cabbage and carrot (coleslaw). Mayonnaise, butter, crunchy lettuce and generous amounts of cheese are added to make it scrumptious. Often served with Potato wedges, condiments include mustard and ketchup. Non-veg club sandwiches may include fried egg, chicken, mutton or bacon.

A green and crunchy salad made with romaine lettuce and garlicky croutons, contains raw or slightly cooked eggs, a few anchovies, some parmesan cheese tossed in a dressing of olive oil, vinegar, lemon and Worcestershire sauce.