7 scenic road trips
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My maa ke haath ka khana I Is deli-cious, especially her dhaba-style aloomatar and rajma chawal. No matter how
hard I try to recreate the same aromaand taste in my dish, I always fail at it.
My earliest memory of food I Since Ihave lived in a joint family, food for meisnt just about pleasing my taste buds,but a whole lot of fun that comes witheating together.
My favourite recipe I Undoubtedly, aloomatar; its my weakness. This is becausewhen my mom was expecting me, shewould keep craving aloo matar. So, mylove for it started even before I was born!
I enjoy cooking I I simply love it when Iget a lot of compliments for my cooking.It gives me a high. I also find cookingtherapeutic and relaxing.
To impress my man I Id stick to myforte delectable north Indian foodthat is complex in flavour and beautiful-ly presented.
Men should learn to
cook too I My brotherwas taught to cook with the
same enthusiasm my sister and I were. Istrongly feel that even men have a role toplay in the kitchen and should cook fortheir loved ones whenever possible.
On the sets I eat I Simple, home-cookedfood. Light, vegetarian dishes keep meenergised and nourished. I eat at regularintervals as not eating for long can trig-ger mood swings.
My favourite foodie destination I NewZealand.
My non-food passions I Old Bollywoodmusic is something I enjoy. Im also anardent traveller and like going on week-end holidays from time to time. Myfavourite travel destination is Europe. Iam also an avid reader and love to spendmy spare time reading.
INGREDIENTS:Oil: 2 tbsp I Cumin seeds: 1 tspI Green chillies (slit): 1 I Onion(diced): 1 I Ginger paste: 1 tsp IGarlic paste: 1 tsp I Tomatoes(diced): 2 I Coriander powder:2 tsp I Cumin powder: 1 tsp ITurmeric powder: 1/2 tsp I Redchilli powder: 1 tsp I Drymango powder: 1 tsp IPotatoes (peeled and cut into8-10 pieces each): 5-6 IShelled peas: 1 cup I Garammasala: 1 tsp I Salt to taste ICoriander leaves: 2 tbsp
METHOD:In a wok, heat oil and add cumin seeds.Add green chillies and onions. Sautonions till they turn soft. Add ginger andgarlic paste and saut for anotherminute. Add tomatoes, coriander pow-der, cumin powder, turmeric, red chilliand dry mango powders and saut for aminute. Lastly, add potatoes and peasand half a cup of water. Add salt totaste. Cover the pan and cook till pota-toes are soft. Turn off the fire, sprinklegaram masala and cover immediately.Open after a few minutes, garnish withcoriander leaves and serve.
fitness trend
ically push oneself to the extreme, this lev-
el of intensity is not suitable for everyone.
It is appropriate for healthy, advanced ex-
ercisers. This ensures that you have better
awareness of how hard to push your body
and when to stop.
The Tabata workout, a super
high-intensity internal
training (HIIT) routine takes
only a few minutes but promises to
burn as many calories as you would
in an hour of running or cycling!
One of the most popular HIIT
forms today, Tabata intervals are
only 20 seconds long, with 10 sec-
onds of rest in between repeated
eight times. This can be done with
almost any form of cardio exercise
running, swimming, cycling,
plyometrics, jumping rope and
can be done anywhere. Discovered
by Japanese professor Izumi Tabatain the 70s, this fat-burning miracle
workout is great for those who are
pressed for time. In fact, if done cor-
rectly, just four minutes of Tabata
could produce better fitness results
than an entire hour of running on
the treadmill!
HOW TO ADD TABATA TO
YOUR REGULAR EXERCISE
ROUTINE
Warm up l Since this workout is
super intense, you need to spend at
least 8 to 10 minutes warming up. Your
warm-up exercise should be similar to
the type of Tabata workout you are going
to follow. For example, if youre going to
do sprints, warm up with walking and
then jogging.
Cool down l At the end of your work-
out, take 10 minutes to slow your heart
rate by working at a lower intensity, do-
ing the same movement you did in your
workout. After that, spend a few minutes
stretching.
For beginners l To incorporate this
workout in your regime, swap one or two
of your usual cardio workouts every week
for quick Tabata training.
WHO SHOULD TRY THIS
WORKOUT
Since this workout requires one to phys-
According to arecent study, people
who performed Tabatatraining five days a week for
six weeks (a total of 120 minsof exercise over a month-
and-a-half) improved boththeir aerobic and anaer-
obic endurance
Burn calories with the 4-minuteTabata workout!
Since Tabata is such a high intensity workout you
should only do it few times a week so that your
body has enough time to recover fully
Consult an expert before trying this workout
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travel planner3SUNDAYAUGUST 17, 2014
SCENIC ROAD TRIPSYouve heard the phrase the journey is more important than the destination. Now hit the road to know what it really means.
Whether its dramatic coastlines or high-altitude landscapes, these picturesque stretches are best experienced on the road7
THE AMALFI COAST ITALY
The Amalfi coast in Southern Italys SorrentoPeninsula is home to one of the most legendarydrives in the world. It is, inUNESCOs words, An out-standing example of aMediterranean land-
scape. Expect stunningsights all along its 50-km sweep, with cliffs,towns and historic ter-raced villages on one sideand mesmerising vistas ofthe Mediterranean Sea on theother. Stop en route to admire Positanos stack ofpastel houses, Amalfis grand cathedral and townsquare and Ravellos hilltop gardens. Dont forget totaste the local citrus li queur, limoncello, at the lemongroves in between.
MANALI LEH
HIGHWAY
With spectacular views of snow-
clad Himalayas, glaciers, streams
and high-altitude plains, this
winding 490-km-long highway
epitomises adventure at every
step. Its covered in snow for
most of the year, and only opens
during the summer months, be-
tween June and October. Keep
your camera ready for some
stunning Kodak moments, but
be prepared for some hairpin
bends as well! The two-day drive
will take you through five
mountain passes, including
favourites like Rohtang La and
Taglang La, the highest point in
the journey.
ATLANTIC ROAD NORWAY
This 8-km long zigzag road onthe Norwegian coastlinepasses through sevenbridges, connecting theislands between thetowns of Kristiansundand Molde. The mostfamous of these,Storseisundet Bridge, isknown for its thrilling turnthat gives incoming visitorsthe illusion of the road ending in mid-air! The ridecomes with breathtaking views of the Westfjords,and the surprising glimpses of seals, whales andexotic birds along the way are an added attraction.Daredevils head here during autumn to experiencethe spectacular storms, but the seaside is equallyattractive in calmer weather, thanks to its numer-
ous fishing spots.
INTEROCEANIC HIGHWAY
PERU-BRAZIL
Completed in 2011, this2,600-km-long transcon-tinental highway links theSouth American coun-tries of Peru and Brazil,and passes through sev-eral dramatically con-trasting landscapes. Itruns along the Peruviancoast, through remote stretch-es of the Andes and dense Amazonian rainforests.Stop at the Incan and Spanish colonial capital ofCusco for a slice of history from here, you can takea diversion to the famous ruins of Machu Picchu.
MUMBAI GOA HIGHWAYThe journey to everyones favourite beach get-
away is both smooth and picturesque, though at
600 km, it can get a bit tiring. NH17 runs from
Mumbai to Thiruvananthapuram, winding its way
through the Western Ghats and caressing the
Konkan coastline. On the way, there are numer-
ous attractions: birdwatching and trekking at the
Karnala Bird Sanctuary, panoramas of Vashishti
River meandering through the Western Ghats,
and the pristine beaches of Ganpatipule, Divea-
gar and Tarkarli. The surrounding cloud-kissed
hills are at their greenest during the monsoon.
The steep turns only add to the thrill.
For more details, log on to happytrips.com
YAMUNA EXPRESSWAYIf youre looking for a high-speed blitz, theres no better stretch than the
165-km Yamuna Expressway. A ride on Indias longest six-lane highway
will take you from Greater Noida in the National Capital Region to tour ist
mecca Agra, in just over two hours. There are open spaces, green fields,
and sundry villages on either side, but the countryside is little more than
a backdrop to the
smooth tarmac in
front. With a speed lim-
it of 100 km per hour,
the only interruptions
on the straight-as-an-
arrow road are the five
toll plazas.
EAST COAST ROADLined with rice fields, swaying coconut palms, fish-
ing villages and glimpses of the Bay of Bengal, this
state highway in Tamil Nadu runs along the Bay of
Bengal, connecting Chennai with Cuddalore. Start-
ing with the quaint Cholamandal Artists Village, the
Kalakshetra music and dance school and Dakshina-
chitra crafts centre on the outskirts of Chennai, it has
enough to delight both nature lovers and culture vul-
tures. Travel back in time at the UNESCO World Her-
itage Site of Mamallapuram, soak in Puducherrys
unique French ambience, stroll on the pristine
beaches of Tharangambadi, or go boating through
Pichavarams mangrove forests and backwaters.
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DHABA-STYLE ALOO MATAR