Yummy Ghia-Doodhi Halwa
Ghia/Doodhi Ka Halwa
Preparation Time ~ 20 min
Cook Time ~ 40 Min
Servers ~ 4 People
Ingredients
4 Cups grated bottle guard / Ghia /Doodhi
1 Cup Milk
½ cup desi ghee
Sugarfree Natura for sweetening
resins
cashews
almonds
Method
Take a cooking pan. A heavy cooking pan is suited so that the Ghia halwa does not get burnt.
Add the grated ghia and milk and bring it to boil.Add the ghee and keep cooking till the ghee begins to leave the sides of the pan. Keep stirring so that the ghia does not get stuck to the pan and get burnt.
The consistency of the ghia milk mix would have thickened by now.Add the cashews & resins and mix well. Add Sugarfree Natura as per taste to sweeten the halwa. Mix it well.
Yummy Ghia/Doodhi halwa is ready and can be served both hot as well as cold.
From the moment I
saw my little sister for the first time I was awe struck by the
little ones beauty. Curly hair,big black eyes and dazzling creamy and
gentle skin. I was almost scared to touch her for I did not want to
harm her and cause her any discomfort. Even to a five year old boy
that I was she appeared a tiny and fragile doll who was so delicate.
The moment a baby
arrives in our home and our lives everything changes. Our entire life
begins to revolve around the baby.
Babies are very
delicate and their skin is the only shield that stands between them
and the outside world. A baby's skin is very gentle and delicate. It
needs extra care as it is the one thing that protects the baby from
the external elements. For a baby its skin is the armor that guards
it from external infections, germs,organisms and the elements. A
baby's skin being gentle needs extra care and nurturing.
I
The first thing that
my mother did was to always ensure that my little sister lay on a
soft sheet so that her soft skin would not get bruised due to the constant kicking and moving all babies indulge in.Another advantage is it is easy to remove and change.This also means frequent washing and drying too. A small sized cloth dries quicker as compared to a big one so this helps you ensure that you do not run out of soft and dry sheets at any given time. It is a good practice to keep a sheet of water proof material.This is done to avoid any fluids
leaking to the lower bedding and surroundings due to spilling of
water,milk or other liquids.As wet surrounds lead to dampness and possibility for bacteria and other infection to thrive and harm the baby by virtue of skin allergies and infections. We invariably used light colored and
soft fabric for the baby as it is gentle to touch and does not cause
any discomfort or rash to the baby's skin. The light colors are
soothing to the eye and its easy to spot any dirt or wetness on the
light colored fabric.
II
Checking and
changing nappy's and diapers at regular intervals:
It is a good
practice to check at regular intervals if the diapers have got dirty
and need a change.
It is important to
not let the baby be in a wet diaper as it not only gives the baby an
uncomfortable feeling but can also result in skin irritation, rashes
and infections.
An important aspect
and addition to the diapers are disposable diapers such as Pamper
Premium care pants. The biggest advantage is that they are very
gentle and do not irritate the baby's skin.Its cotton like feel is
#SoftestForBabySkin and lets the baby skin breathe. They can absorb
up to 5 glasses of liquid from its srface and keep the baby dry up to
10 hours.
This means that one
pampers dry pant can last the entire night and can not only keep the
baby dry for the entire night and let it sleep undisturbed but also
the tired parents can sleep in peace with the assurance that the baby
would remain dry throughout the night. It has baby lotion to protect
the delicate skin of our baby from inflammation and rashes.
III
Use soft cotton
clothes that are loose so that the baby can move freely and its skin
can breathe. While cleaning them do not use harsh chemicals or strong
detergents. Wash them separately for other clothes using mild
detergents.
IV
Cleaning a baby and
bathing it is a ritual in itself.An oil massage with baby oil and then
giving the baby a bath with lukewarm water helps to clean the baby
and keeps its skin healthy and clean. Only baby soaps that are free
from harsh chemicals should be used to bathe the baby.
Then pat the baby
dry after a bath with a soft towel.
A baby's skin needs
moisturization one should ensure that the moisturizer is gentle and
suitable for a baby's skin.
It is important not
to expose the gentle skin of the baby to harsh sunlight.
V.
Protect the baby
from insects and mosquitoes: Use a mosquito net and avoid using
mosquito repellants that are chemical based and can irritate and harm
the baby's skin.
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Beautiful,delicate,tender,soft
are often the words used to describe a new born. When a baby comes
into this world its needs begin to increase. The baby's skin is very
delicate and soft and needs extra care and tending for it is that one
thing that protects the baby from diseases,infection,heat and
cold.However it is so soft and tender and gentle that it can easily
be bruised or may get a rash if not properly tended to.
1)
Quite often what
people want to buy for a baby are clothes. In fact there are a range
of clothes for babies out there right from the basic cotton garments
to funky looking clothes that may use synthetic fabric.
While choosing
clothes for babies always use soft cotton garment as the fabric of
the clothes and also make sure that the clothes are not too tight
fitting . Loose clothes let air in and out easily and let the baby
grow naturally. Also one must ensure that there are no sharp
attachments like broaches or emblems stitched on or attached to the
garment which may cause bruises to the baby and no loose buttons that
the baby may swallow accidentally.Avoid using pins in baby clothes
which may accidentally prick the baby.
2) Quite often the
moment we make the baby wear a new set of clothes we realize that the
baby has made it dirty as it is too young and is not potty trained.
So its time to change the diaper. Here comes an important part .The
choice of diaper . Diapers and nappy's should again be of soft cotton
and in case you are using the reusable ones then they should be
cleaned ensuring that there are no soaps or detergents left in the
fabric and the fabric should be inspected before putting on the
diaper each time so that it is not hard as it may rub against the
baby's skin and cause a bruise or a rash. Soap and detergent left in
the diapers leads to nappy rash. So it is a must to wash them
separately from other clothes and ensure the baby's clothes are
thoroughly rinsed and no soap remains.
A disposable diaper
such as Pampers Premium Care Pants with its cotton-like softness is
#SoftestForBabySkin
is a good choice. They come in a number of variants. They are easy
to put on and take off making them an excellent choice of diapers.
They have the
capacity to absorb up to 5 glasses of liquid from its surface and
avoid any spills out of the diaper. Each diaper is very soft so it
does not harm the delicate skin of the baby. It has baby lotion added
to it which keeps the baby's skin moisturized. Each diaper can be
used up to ten hours, so one diaper can last the entire night and let
the baby sleep without feeling wet as its special absorbent material
absorbs and locks away any liquid and wetness from the surface of the
diaper.
3) Choose Toys
wisely. Toys are a baby's best friend and each baby has his or her
favorite toys that they want to keep close to them. While buying toys choose wisely. Make sure that they are soft and do not have any
sharp edges that can rub against the baby's skin and harm it. Also
try to read the packaging to check if the toy is suitable for the age
of your baby. Ensure that there are no sharp edges that make cause
cuts or bruises to the baby as invariably little ones try to put
anything into there mouth, ensure that neither can they cut
themselves with the toy nor should it be so small that the baby can
swallow it.
4) Take care of the
baby skin by applying a mild moisturizing cream to the baby to keep
its skin soft and smooth. As baby's skin is delicate exposing it to
harsh sunlight can lead to sun burns, rashes and irritation. Avoid
taking the baby out in hot sun for long hours that may cause a heat
stroke if taking the baby out in the summer months apply sun tan
cream suited for baby's delicate skin and try to keep the skin
covered.
5) A daily body
massage with a baby massage oil helps to keeps the baby's skin as
soft, supple and healthy. In addition olive oil ans coconut oil can
be used for the massage.
“Pampers brings you the softest ever Pampers Premium Care Pants. Its cotton-like softness is #SoftestForBabySkin and allows it to breathe, thus keeping baby’s skin soft and healthy, and your baby happy. ”
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unexpected journey with its share of ups and downs. Life throws up
unexpected challenges when we feel the sailing is smooth suddenly we
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us just sit there leaving things to fate and there are others amongst
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realities of life. Suddenly I found myself having landed in the big
bad world where you need money and infact lots of it for anything
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classmates join the courses of their choice despite the fact that
they had lesser marks then me made me very depressed. It was a
feeling of standing at the station and watching your train leave.
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correspondence course as I wanted to earn enough to support myself.
In those days there were very few job opportunities for fresh school
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nor did I have any job experience. As luck would have it I landed
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correspondence course I had no difficulty in moving to another city.
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supervisor. There was an increase in pay and for the first time I
felt that my life would be smooth from hereon . However every evening
when I returned home I was greeted by an elderly couple who were my
neighbors. They used to take coaching classes for neighboring
children who could not afford education. Seeing these children study
used to remind me of my dreams. Even though I had given up my dreams
but perhaps there were still some sparks left in the ashes of dreams
burnt down by the realities of real world.
Sitting with this
couple was a soothing experience for me. When they asked me about my
future plans I told them I had none as I was here to earn some money.
Even the correspondence course studies had been put on the back
burner my me. They encouraged me to think and plan for my future as I
was very young and could achieve anything that I set my eyes upon.
This was their motto. I confided in them about my dreams and shared
with them my feelings that I felt that my dreams had been left far
behind.
Hearing the story of
my life this elderly uncle whom everyone knew as Ramesh Sir shared
the story of his life. I was surprised to know that he was a
qualified engineer from a reputed college .When he shared the story
of his hardships I was overwhelmed my the magnitude of challenges
faced by him. He was the son of a poor landless farmer. At an early
age he had to work to support his family of six. Everyday he would
walk about 5 miles to go to school. After coming back he would help
his parents in the fields and it was only in the night that he got
the opportunity to study that too sitting under the sole lamp that
was installed outside the village heads house. He had never had a
smooth going as everyday was a new challenge. Braving the weather and
the elements he marched on to educate himself and five of his
siblings. He told me how he took the competitive exams but could not
pass in the first attempt as he had studied in a vernacular medium
and all the papers were in english. Instead of giving up hope he took
up the help of a school teacher and learned the English language for
a whole year. Next year he appeared and successfully cleared the
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me my problems were so small as compared to what he had faced. Now my
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engineering entrance exam once again ? He ready agreed to train me.
He told me that becoming an engineer and getting a degree should not
be my sole motto. The life of an engineer is full of challenges both
mental as well as physical. He was very focused and determined person
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within a given day due to better time management. He taught me to
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behind him so why did he leave all that. Instead of reaping the
fruits of labor and hard work why had he given it all up to live the
life of a school teacher who teaches underprivileged children for
free?
To which he replied.
That there are so many good engineers out there who can do the job
that he did but he could be more productive here helping train and
engineer the futures of so many young people. What about the
engineering degree that he had worked so hard to earn ? To this he
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state of mind. He still uses his skill to undertake community
projects like building a rain harvesting system for the community or
setting up a solar panel project for a remote village. Despite having
achieved so much in life I was touched by his simplicity,f ocus
,dedication and selflessness . Instead of making loads of money for
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becoming an engineer. After I graduated I went to thank him and
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chasing your dreams. Our dreams are what keep us alive and give us a
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