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Hans India
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Craft cocktails infused with panchphoran magic
Spice Shack Ingredients (per cocktail): 60 ml Panchphoran Gin ♦ 120 ml Tonic Water Method: Build directly in the glass over ice. Glassware: Tall Hygge tumbler Garnish: Orange wedge + Panchphoran spice salt (from leftover infusion spices) Panchphoran Gin (Infused Gin – 690 ml) Infusion Ingredients: ♦ 2 gm Fennel Seeds ♦ 2 gm Fenugreek (Methi) Seeds ♦ 2 gm Black Mustard Seeds ♦ 2 gm Cumin Seeds ♦ 1 gm Nigella (Kalonji) Seeds ♦ 750 ml London Dry Gin Method: 1. Lightly toast all the spices in a dry pan until aromatic. 2. Add the toasted spices to the gin in a sous vide bag or jar. 3. Sous vide at 70°C for 1 hour. 4. Remove from heat and cold shock in an ice bath. 5. Strain and bottle the infused gin. Panchphoran Spice Salt (For Garnish) Ingredients: ♦ 1 part dehydrated leftover infusion spices ♦ 2 parts sea salt Method: 1. Dehydrate the leftover infusion spices thoroughly. 2. Once dry, grind them into a coarse powder. 3. Mix with sea salt in the given ratio to create your garnish salt. Harish Chhimwal, Lead Mixologist at Monkey Bar La Ginaloma Ingredients - Gin: 60ml Fresh Grapefruit Juice: 30ml Agave: 15ml Fresh Lime Juice: 15ml Method - add all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker (except tonic water), ♦ Shake, Pour it in a Clear Collin Glass with lots of ice and top up with tonic water. ♦ Garnish with roasted grapefruit. Noah Barnes, Co- Founder & Chef at Miss Margarita by Arriba Thyme Gin Fizz Ingredients: ♦ 60 ml Gin ♦ 3 g fresh ginger ♦ 1 sprig thyme ♦ 3 drops Stillabunt ♦ 20 ml sour mix Method: ♦ Muddle the fresh ginger in a cocktail shaker. ♦ Add the gin, thyme, Stillabunt, and sour mix. ♦ Shake well with ice cubes. ♦ Double strain into a chilled coupe glass over a clear ice block. Garnish: Thyme sprig Nishant K Gaurav - Mixologist for Guppy Trufflesome Cocktail Ingredients: • 50 ml Gin • 30 ml Apple juice (preferably cloudy for richer texture) • 15 ml Fresh lemon juice • 10 ml Yuzu purée (or yuzu juice if purée unavailable) • 15 ml Sugar syrup (1:1 ratio) • 20 ml Aquafaba (chickpea brine, shaken for foam) • Ice cubes • A few drops of truffle oil (use very sparingly – potent flavor!) Method: 1. Dry Shake (no ice): Add gin, apple juice, lemon juice, yuzu purée, sugar syrup, and aquafaba into a shaker. Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds to emulsify the aquafaba and start forming a foam. 2. Wet Shake (with ice): Add ice cubes and shake again firmly for another 15–20 seconds to chill and dilute the cocktail properly. 3. Strain: Double strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass to remove any ice shards and ensure a silky texture. 4. Truffle Finish: Carefully add 1–2 drops of truffle oil onto the foam surface. Optionally swirl gently with a bar spoon or garnish with a micro herb (like thyme or parsley) or a dehydrated apple slice for aroma and style. Nitin Gupta, Head Bartender at BeeYoung Brewgarden
India.com
07-06-2025
- Health
- India.com
7 surprising health benefits of chewing Saunf after meals
Image credit: AI-generated pics Having some saunf after a meal is beneficial; it enhances digestion, helps your gut, and is good for your well-being. Image credit: AI-generated pics It helps control appetite and may support weight loss. Image credit: AI-generated pics Saunf or fennel seeds help in digestion and reduce bloating. It soothes the stomach and keeps gas issues away. Its cooling nature makes it perfect after spicy meals. Image credit: AI-generated pics Saunf is rich in fiber, which helps in smooth bowel movements and keeps constipation away. Image credit: AI-generated pics The presence of flavonoids and essential oils in saunf supports the removal of stress and inflammation inside the body. Image credit: AI-generated pics According to the research, phytoestrogens in Fennel could make menstruation feel more comfortable and help with hormonal balance. Image credit: AI-generated pics This seed is also good for blood pressure as it is rich in potassium, and it keeps the heart healthy, too. Image credit: AI-generated pics It also freshens breath naturally and is better than any artificial mouth freshener. It fights bad bacteria in the mouth.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
These desi kitchen spices can naturally help manage health and weight
Ayurveda and Indian kitchen wisdom have long used spices not just for flavour, but for healing and metabolism-boosting benefits. When combined in the right proportions and infused in warm water, certain spices can stimulate digestion, control blood sugar, and even reduce fat accumulation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A daily drink of this five-spice mix—consisting of cumin (jeera), fennel (saunf), coriander seeds (dhaniya), carom seeds (ajwain), and fenugreek (methi)—can support natural weight loss, especially when paired with a balanced diet and activity. Cumin Cumin (Jeera): Jeera is known to ignite agni or digestive fire, helping the body break down food efficiently and absorb nutrients better. It also reduces bloating and water retention—common barriers to weight loss. Studies have shown that regular jeera water intake may lower body fat and cholesterol levels in overweight individuals. Fenne Fennel Seeds (Saunf): Saunf is a gentle diuretic that flushes out toxins and excess fluids. Its mild sweetness and digestive enzymes help curb sweet cravings and support smoother digestion. Fennel also relieves acidity and improves gut motility, both of which are crucial for consistent fat loss. Corinader kea Coriander Seeds (Dhaniya): Coriander seeds help regulate blood sugar levels, which is essential to prevent insulin spikes that promote fat storage. They are rich in antioxidants and aid in detoxification, making the body more efficient in fat metabolism. Dhaniya water is also cooling, making it perfect for summer weight loss routines. Carom Seeds (Ajwain): Ajwain is a powerhouse for melting belly fat. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It contains thymol, which boosts digestive enzymes and helps reduce stubborn gas and acidity. It also enhances basal metabolic rate, which means the body burns calories more effectively, even at rest. Fenugreek Seeds (Methi): Methi seeds swell when soaked and release soluble fibre, which slows down digestion and keeps you full for longer. They also help balance hormones like insulin and leptin, improving hunger control and fat burning. Methi is especially helpful for those with PCOS or insulin resistance. How to make Spice water To make the spice water: soak 1 tsp each of these five seeds in a litre of water overnight. In the morning, boil it for 5–10 minutes, strain, and sip throughout the day. This detoxifying brew not only boosts metabolism and curbs appetite but also supports gut health and hormonal balance—all critical to sustainable weight loss.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Pup fatally struck by speeding e-bike – and grieving UES owner can't get justice thanks to legal loophole: ‘Just heartbreaking'
A tiny pooch was fatally struck by an e-bike in a sidewalk hit-run on the Upper East Side on Memorial Day weekend – but the dog's grieving owner says she can't get justice for the pup because of a loophole in state law. Local resident Sarah Grant's 18-month-old shih tzu-poodle mix Fennel – who Grant rescued in December – was out with a dog walker when she was struck on the sidewalk by an e-bike rider on East 96th Street near Third Avenue in Manhattan just before 6 p.m. that Sunday, her owner said. 'She was not very responsive,' Grant told The Post, recalling the moment her dog walker rushed Fennel back to her nearby apartment building. 'Her eyes rolled back into her head, and she was barely moving. It was just heartbreaking.' Fennel sustained a traumatic brain injury and severe skull fracture and was euthanized hours later. Grant said when she attempted to report the incident as a crime with the NYPD, she was told she couldn't, as the incident wasn't a criminal matter — because dogs are only considered property under the law. 'I pushed back. If dogs are property, then this is a property crime,' Grant said. 'And they [still] said, 'No, you cannot submit a report.'' She said she was told only her dog walker — who was also injured in the incident — could file a report. A rep for the NYPD told The Post that Grant can still file a police accident report and a complaint report for the e-bike driver leaving the scene of the accident. 'This is a wake-up call for me,' Grant said. 'I've always had pets, and it's an oversight that there is no legal recourse. 'Setting a car on fire is considered to be a worse felony than setting a dog on fire.' The legal loophole is already the subject of a state bill introduced in January by Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal (D-Manhattan). The bill seeks to swap the 'property' classification of such animals to 'sentient beings' and establish that they can be a victim of a crime. The bill has remained in committee since its introduction. A 'sentient being is one who perceives or responds to sensations of whatever kind—sight, hearing, touch, taste, or smell,' according to Merriam-Webster's dictionary. The Mayor's Office of Animal Welfare told The Post it is looking into the matter in conjunction with other city agencies. 'We are heartbroken to hear about Fennel and are in touch with her family,' a rep for the office told The Post. In addition to championing Rosenthal's bill to reclassify animals as 'sentient beings' under the law, Grant is calling for more enforcement for pedestrians safety on Gotham's sidewalks, where any form of biking is illegal for riders over the age of 12. 'Whether that's for humans or pets, it needs to be a bigger priority,' Grant said of the issue. 'An e-bike at that speed is deadly. I think people need to have a license and prove they have an understanding of traffic law in order to drive them.' 'This incident is exactly why Police Commissioner Tisch issued new enforcement and guidance on 14 high-traffic, high-volume e-bike corridors throughout the city to protect all New Yorkers from reckless e-bikes,' a rep for the NYPD said. Janet Schroeder, director and co-founder of the NYC E-Vehicle Safety Alliance, which has called for the registration and licensing of e-bikes, told The Post that Fennel's passing is 'incredibly sad' and 'infuriating' — but not surprising. 'The fact that the e-biker fled is also expected,' she said. 'The rider flees the crash scene the majority of the time and therefore the rider can't be held accountable because they can't be identified.' Schroeder said Fennel's untimely death is yet another reason city legislators must pass the proposed Priscilla's Law, a 'common-sense solution' requiring license plates on e-vehicles 'so that egregious riding can be identified by enforcement cameras and riders held accountable to following the basic rules of the road which will change egregious riding behavior.' In 104 e-bike-related crashes that Schroeder's group recorded, only four riders remained at the scene, according to the coalition — and in only six cases were crashes logged by the NYPD. 'This is a public-health crisis, and there is blood on the hands of any legislator who continues to do nothing but talk,' Schroeder added. Fennel's tragic passing comes just weeks after the mauling of chihuahua pup Penny on the Upper West Side by a pair of pitbulls sparked public outcry over how the city and state handle animal-related crimes. As dogs are considered property under state law, police often don't get involved unless a human is attacked or a human owner participates in crimes against dogs — and justice for Penny has yet to be served as well, animal advocates say. '[From] East Harlem to Brooklyn, there are people who … have the same concern: Somebody has dogs who attack other dogs, and nobody does anything about it,' city Council Member Gale Brewer told The Post this month. 'The agencies try, but they operate in a silo. We need to have everyone working together.' Grant said, 'I think if people knew and understood the ramifications of [the law], it would help galvanize action. 'I don't want any money out of this — I just want accountability, I want the laws to change,' she said. 'I don't want any other people to have to go through what I'm going through.'
New York Post
01-06-2025
- New York Post
Pup fatally struck by speeding e-bike – and grieving NYC owner can't get justice thanks to legal loophole: ‘Just heartbreaking'
A tiny pooch was fatally struck by an e-bike in a sidewalk hit-run on the Upper East Side on Memorial Day – but the dog's grieving owner says she can't get justice for the pup because of a loophole in state law. 6 Little Fennel was tragically struck and killed by an e-bike in a sidewalk hit-and-run in Manhattan over Memorial Day weekend. Local resident Sarah Grant's 18-month-old shih tzu-poodle mix Fennel – who Grant rescued in December – was out with a dog walker when she was struck on the sidewalk by an e-bike rider on East 96th Street near Third Avenue in Manhattan just before 6 p.m. that Monday, her owner said. Advertisement 'She was not very responsive,' Grant told The Post, recalling the moment her dog walker rushed Fennel back to her nearby apartment building. 'Her eyes rolled back into her head, and she was barely moving. It was just heartbreaking.' Fennel sustained a traumatic brain injury and severe skull fracture and was euthanized hours later. But when her owner attempted to file a police report with the NYPD, she was told she couldn't, as the incident wasn't a criminal matter — because dogs are only considered property under the law. Advertisement 6 The 18-month-old pop was struck by a speeding e-bike rider on the sidewalk on East 96th Street near Third Avenue. Google Maps 'I pushed back. If dogs are property, then this is a property crime,' Grant said. 'And they [still] said, 'No, you cannot submit a report.' ' Grant said. She said she was told only her dog walker — who was also injured in the incident — could file a report. 'This is a wake-up call for me,' Grant said. 'I've always had pets, and it's an oversight that there is no legal recourse. Advertisement 'Setting a car on fire is considered to be a worse felony than setting a dog on fire.' The legal loophole is already the subject of a state bill introduced in January by Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal (D-Manhattan). The bill seeks to swap the 'property' classification of such animals to 'sentient beings' and establish that they can be a victim of a crime. The bill has remained in committee since its introduction. A 'sentient being is one who perceives or responds to sensations of whatever kind—sight, hearing, touch, taste, or smell,' according to Merriam-Webster's dictionary. 6 State Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal (D-Manhattan) is pushing to reclassify animals under the law and establish that they can be a victim of a crime. AP Advertisement The Mayor's Office of Animal Welfare told The Post it is looking into the matter in conjunction with other city agencies. 'We are heartbroken to hear about Fennel and are in touch with her family,' a rep for the office told The Post. 6 Upper East Side resident Sarah Grant says she just wants justice for her pup Fennel. In addition to championing Rosenthal's bill to reclassify animals as 'sentient beings' under the law, Grant is calling for more enforcement for pedestrians safety on Gotham's sidewalks, where any form of biking is illegal for riders over the age of 12. 'Whether that's for humans or pets, it needs to be a bigger priority,' Grant said of the issue. 'An e-bike at that speed is deadly. I think people need to have a license and prove they have an understanding of traffic law in order to drive them.' Janet Schroeder, director and co-founder of the NYC E-Vehicle Safety Alliance, which has called for the registration and licensing of e-bikes, told The Post that Fennel's passing is 'incredibly sad' and 'infuriating' — but not surprising. 'The fact that the e-biker fled is also expected,' she said. 'The rider flees the crash scene the majority of the time and therefore the rider can't be held accountable because they can't be identified.' 6 Fennel was out with a dog walker when he was killed. Advertisement Schroeder said Fennel's untimely death is yet another reason city legislators must pass the proposed Priscilla's Law, a 'common-sense solution' requiring license plates on e-vehicles 'so that egregious riding can be identified by enforcement cameras and riders held accountable to following the basic rules of the road which will change egregious riding behavior.' In 104 e-bike-related crashes that Schroeder's group recorded, only four riders remained at the scene, according to the coalition — and in only six cases were crashes logged by the NYPD. 'This is a public-health crisis, and there is blood on the hands of any legislator who continues to do nothing but talk,' Schroeder added. 6 The pooch was adopted as a rescue dog in December. Advertisement Fennel's tragic passing comes just weeks after the mauling of chihuahua pup Penny on the Upper West Side by a pair of pitbulls sparked public outcry over how the city and state handle animal-related crimes. As dogs are considered property under state law, police often don't get involved unless a human is attacked or a human owner participates in crimes against dogs — and justice for Penny has yet to be served as well, animal advocates say. '[From] East Harlem to Brooklyn, there are people who … have the same concern: Somebody has dogs who attack other dogs, and nobody does anything about it,' city Council Member Gale Brewer told The Post this month. 'The agencies try, but they operate in a silo. We need to have everyone working together.' Advertisement Grant said, 'I think if people knew and understood the ramifications of [the law], it would help galvanize action. 'I don't want any money out of this — I just want accountability, I want the laws to change,' she said. 'I don't want any other people to have to go through what I'm going through.'
