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05/07/2022

Kashmir - Paradise on Earth | 5 minutes Mango Smoothie with a secret ingredient | No cooking

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Ingredients and quantity given below
Good morning dear viewers! Welcome to the month of July.
Today's video features a small trip to the paradise on Earth - breathtaking Kashmir. You'll take a shikara ride (houseboat) on Nigeen Lake, with a backdrop of 'Hari Parbat' hill and a hilltop fort. You'll also drive through precarious mountain road (experiencing fresh snowfall), to the picturesque Gurez valley, which falls along the ancient Silk Route. All video footages have been provided by a dear friend, from her recent visit to the place.

In this video, I'll also share the recipe of a mango smoothie, which can be prepared in 5 minutes. It's delectable, nutritious (rich in Vitamin C and calcium) and there is no cooking! I've used green chilli, in the recipe. In case you aren't aware, green chilli and mango makes a great pair. It gives a subtle kick of spiciness to the smoothie. Adjust the amount to your taste. Similarly fresh rosemary adds to the flavour. Add a small amount, too much can be overpowering. A pinch of salt balances the overall taste of the smoothie.
Hope you'll enjoy the video.
Have a great weekend!
▼Ingredients for the mango smoothie:
1. Mango - 2 numbers (Ripe, sweet-smelling, diced) Preferably seasonal
2. Plain yoghurt - 500 ml (Or any non-dairy milk - almond milk, coconut milk)
3. Clear honey - 2 tablespoons (or any other sweetener)
4. Green chilli - 1/2 number (choose a variety with less heat, deseeded) or red chilli flakes
5. Rosemary sprig - 1 or 2
6. Ice cubes - 10 numbers
7. A pinch of salt (or to taste)
8. Few mango cubes and fresh mint to garnish

07/06/2022

Experience 8 Minutes of Pure Bliss | Goa - The Journey Part 3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0vkueXoWgk&t=3s

I've wrapped up the experiences of a beautiful, relaxing day (11th May 2022) in the 8 minutes of time span, of this video.

In this video you'll:
1. Tour the lush, luxurious (28 acres) property of the Grand Hyatt Goa.
2. Take a look into the Baroque, 17th century Indo-Portuguese architecture of the resort and the fascinating 17th century Chapel on the hotel premise.
3. Explore Utodra beach - A serene beach with clean water and white sand (South Goa)
4. Experience fine dining at the hotel's restaurant - The Dinning Room.

Hope you'll enjoy this journey with me.
Have a safe and wonderful week.

I've wrapped up the experiences of a beautiful, relaxing day (11th May 2022) in the 8 minutes of time span, of this video. In this video you'll:1. Tour the l...

01/06/2022

Grand Hyatt Goa | Room Tour | Bambolim Bay | Restaurants - The journey Part 2

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93Xoj8gvgTk

What's you favourite holiday destination? Please let me know in your comments below.

Good morning! I'm continuing with the seaside vacation series - in Goa.
This video features:
1. A room tour of the Grand Hyatt Goa
2. Beautiful sunset at the Bambolim bay
3. Stunning night views of the bay and the hotel
4. The Pool Bar and Grill
5. Fine dining at Chulha (Indian cuisine restaurant)

Hope you'll have a nice and relaxing time watching this video.
Stay safe and have a great weekend.

What's your favourite holiday destination? Please let me know in your comments below. Good morning! I'm continuing with the seaside vacation series - in Goa....

16/05/2022

Let's travel to Goa - Travelogue | Bengaluru to Goa - The journey Part 1

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmQC3A9kotk&t=4s

Hello dear viewers, hope you all are doing great. Today and over the next few weeks, I'm going to share with you our recent vacation by the seaside - in Goa. Blessed by nature's bounty, Goa is a beautiful state in the western coast of India, with it's coastline stretching along the Arabian Sea.

The videos will chronicle :
1. The flight journey from Bengaluru to Goa
2. Our stay at the Grand Hyatt Goa
3. Tour of the lush, luxurious 28 acres property overlooking the Bambolim bay
4. The fine dining experiences of the hotel
5. Adventure park
6. Utodra beach - A serene beach with clean water and white sand (South Goa)
7. Immaculate Conception Church(Portugese Baroque style church) and Fontainhas Latin Quarter, Panjim and more.

Hope you'll enjoy this journey with me.
Have a safe and wonderful week.

Hello dear viewers, hope you all are doing great. Today and over the next few weeks, I'm going to share with you our recent vacation by the seaside - in Goa....

25/04/2022

5 Minutes Delicious Breakfast Recipes | Swiss Muesli | Chocolate Chia Pudding

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Ingredients and quantity given below

If you are pressed for time to make a nutritious breakfast for yourself and your family, then look no further - you will definitely find this video helpful. In this video I have shared two very simple, healthy and delicious breakfast recipes, which you can whip up in a jiffy - in literally 5 minutes, without any cooking. It's so simple that even a child can make it! Try them out with different fruits, nuts and milks of your choice - possibilities are infinite! Let me know which combination is your favourite.

Have a safe and fun filled week!

▼Ingredients

● For Swiss Muesli
1. Rolled oats - 4 tablespoons (60 grams)
2. Thick natural yoghurt - 200 grams
3. Raisins - 25 grams
4. Clear Honey - 1 to 2 tablespoons
5. Almonds or hazelnuts - 2 tablespoons (toasted and chopped)
6. Fresh orange juice - 1/2 an orange (70 ml)
7. Apple cubed - 1 small (or any other fruits of your choice like mango)
8. Medjool Dates chopped - 1 or 2 (pitted and chopped)

Reserve some toasted almonds and apple to garnish.

● For Chocolate Chia Pudding
1. Milk - 1 cup (250 ml)
2. Honey/ maple syrup - 2 tablespoons
3. Chia seeds (mixed) - 1/4 cup
4. Cocoa powder - 1 to 2 tablespoons
5. Cinnamon powder - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
6. Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon (optional)
7. Chopped pistachios - handful (or cashews)
8. Ripe banana - 1 small sliced (Or strawberries, raspberries)

Ingredients and quantity given belowHello, glad to see you! If you are pressed for time to make a nutritious breakfast for yourself and your family, then loo...

18/04/2022

Lifestyle: CENTAROM & NICHE - Uber-cool Perfume Lounge in India | Retail Therapy| Part-2

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Today's video is a special episode on one of India's leading perfumery - Centarom & Niche Fragrances. It's the only store selling niche fragrances in South India, located in the UB City Mall, an one-stop destination for luxury shopping in Bangalore.

To find out more about this uber-cool perfume lounge and about the best perfumes handpicked from around the world and also to find out my signature fragrance for this summer (I finally ended up selecting two products) keep watching!

Watch new and exciting videos on Food and Lifestyle -
Every Saturday @ FLC Renaissance

Have a wonderful and safe week.

Hello everyone!Today's video is a special episode on one of India's leading perfumery - Centarom & Niche Fragrances. It's the only store selling niche fragra...

11/04/2022

An Enjoyable Day Out | Nature Walk| Great Food| Retail Therapy| Part-1

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Hi, Glad to see you! I decided not to venture into the kitchen today.
You guessed it right - this video is not about recipe, but lifestyle! We'll drive to the Central Business District (CBD) of Bengaluru to Cubbon park - a piece of emerald scantuary, right in the heart of the city. The JW Marriott offers a lavish breakfast buffet to satiate hunger after the delightful morning walk. Let's indulge in some retail therapy at the UB City mall - an one-stop destination for luxury shopping. Are you ready for a memorable and exciting experience?

Coming up Next Saturday - 16th April 2022, a special episode on India's leading perfumery - Centarom & Niche Fragrances. The only one in entire South India, showcasing a curation of fine luxury fragrances from around the world - Centarom & Niche is in a class by itself. Also, find out my signature fragrance for this summer and much more.

Have a safe and great week!

Hi, Glad to see you! I decided not to venture into the kitchen today.You guessed it right - this video is not about recipe, but lifestyle! We'll drive to the...

04/04/2022

Chicken Française with Lemon Butter Sauce| A Road Trip from Bengaluru to Hyderebad

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW_rcAahZYc&list=PLu6EHZrIQCB0dzY3KrSUJlgL1z2UVOlNp&index=20

Ingredients and quantity given below

Hello! If you love travelling and good food, then this video is the one for you. Featuring glimpses from our recent road trip (Bengaluru to Hyderabad) and a very easy and delicious Italian-American recipe - Chicken Française with Lemon butter sauce; this video is definitely for you to unwind after a hectic week. So, sit back and enjoy the next seven minutes.
Have a great week!

▼Ingredients

●For the Chicken Française

Chicken breast - 400 grams
Eggs - 3 to 4 numbers
Finely Chopped parsley - handful
Grated parmesan cheese - handful
Flour - to dredge chicken
Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
Butter - 20 grams
Salt and Pepper to taste

●For the Lemon Butter Sauce

White wine - 250 ml
Chicken stock - 400 ml
Flour - 2 tablespoons (or cornstarch slurry - 1 tablespoon)
lemon/ Lime juice - Half lemon/ lime
lemon/Lime slices - 3 or 4 thin slices
Chopped parsley - handful
Salt and Pepper to taste

Ingredients and quantity given belowHello! If you love travelling and good food, then this video is the one for you. Featuring glimpses from our recent road ...

28/03/2022

Celebrating Spring | Holi | Simple Coffee Table Styling

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Colours of spring - Part 2
This video celebrates the advent of spring.

1. Bengaluru - the garden city of India, is magical in spring. It's a riot of colours - orange, white, pink, golden, purple. Cherry blossom lookalikes, the delightfully pink, Tabebuia Rosea (Trumpet tree) that line the roads, throughout the length and breadth of the city are in full bloom. The scarlet orange flame of the forest (Butea monosperma/ palash) dazzles to glory. The strikingly beautiful golden clusters of yellow silk cotton tree (Cochlospermum religiosum/ butter cups) is a show of 'the Midas touch'. Please, spare a few minutes and soak in the mind refreshing beauty of this city.

2. Holi - Sharing with you snippets of the spring festival - Holi (19th March 2022), a festival of colours and love.

3. Simple coffee table styling - Inspired by nature - easy, step-by-step coffee table styling idea. Anyone can do it!

Hope you'll enjoy the video!

"If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?"
- Ode to the West Wind
By Percy Bysshe Shelley

Colours of spring - Part 2This video celebrates the advent of spring. 1. Bengaluru - the garden city of India, is magical in spring. It's a riot of colours -...

20/03/2022

Cream of Celery Soup - Simple Nourishing Delicious and Colours of spring - Part 1

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Ingredients and quantity given below

Hi, glad to see you here! It's springtime in Bengaluru, and the trees are in full bloom. I intend to bring before you snippets of 'the spectacular colours of spring' from my city, over the next few episodes. And of course an easy recipe, for you to try out this weekend.

So, if you are planning for a super quick and super easy dinner tonight, then you have come to the right place. Today, I'm going to share the recipe of a classic cream of celery soup. It requires just 5-6 basic ingredients and you can whip a wholesome meal up in no time!
The potatoes add creaminess to the soup. So you can skip milk/ cream altogether, or use any milk substitute like nut milks, oat milk etc., if you like. Remember to choose fresh crisp celery stalks which easily breaks when snapped and the leaves should not be wilted. Adding vegetable/ chicken stock or broth makes the soup more flavourful. Lastly, always taste before you add salt and add only a little at a time.
Bon appétit!

▼Ingredients
Fresh celery stalks - 7/8 numbers (chopped)
Potatoes - 2 numbers (roughly chopped)
Onion - 1 number (roughly chopped)
Garlic - 2 cloves (chopped)
Butter - 20 grams
Milk - 300 ml (or 100ml of heavy cream)

Ingredients and quantity given belowHi, glad to see you here! It's springtime in Bengaluru (Bangalore), and the trees are in full bloom. I intend to bring be...

14/03/2022

Kedgeree - Easy High Protein Breakfast Recipe With A twist
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Hello! I'm waiting to share a new recipe with you, once again. Today's video is an easy, high protein breakfast recipe - Kedgeree. It originated in colonial India and is now a popular British breakfast recipe. However it makes a tasty and hearty brunchtime meal too. It's made with a few simple ingredients - cooked rice, smoked haddock, eggs, fresh herbs, butter or cream and some curry powder if you prefer. This dish is packed with flavors due to the smoked fish (traditionally haddock)and fragrant fresh herbs like dill, chives or parsley. It's filling, comforting, and made with fresh ingredients. I have used smoked salmon instead of smoked haddock in a twist to the traditional recipe.

Which is your favourite breakfast recipe? Please let me know in your comments below.
Enjoy a healthy and wholesome breakfast and have a great week.

Hello! It's Saturday once again and I'm waiting to share a new video with you. Today's video is an easy, high protein breakfast recipe - Kedgeree. It origina...

07/03/2022

Easy Dessert Recipe - Orange Mousse with Raspberries

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Ingredients and quantity given below

Hello there!
Glad to see you back. My last video was on the classic Italian appetizer - Bruschetta. This time, I'm going to show you an equally easy, but absolutely delicious dessert recipe - orange mousse with raspberries. (We all know, that orange pairs well with raspberry) This dessert doesn't require any cooking or an oven. It doesn't use flour or eggs. You can easily substitute the gelatin with it's vegetarian counterpart the agar-agar in 1:1 ratio (15 grams of gelatin with 15 grams of agar-agar). This dessert is loaded with the freshness and goodness of the sweet and tangy oranges and raspberries in every spoonful.
You can adjust the quantity of sugar based on the sweetness of the oranges you are using. I have skipped artificial colour and essence in the recipe. But if you are looking for a vibrant orange mousse, you can add a couple of drops of colour. If raspberries aren't available, it's ok to omit it - the mousse will still taste awesome. You can even skip the top layer of orange jelly if you are pressed for time. I'm sure you'll love it!
Bon appétit!

Orange Mousse Recipe with raspberries

300ml of fresh orange juice (Naval orange)

▼Ingredients

For the orange Mousse:
15g gelatin
100ml water
150 ml orange juice (navel orange)
300ml whipping cream
30g sugar
Zest of one orange
Chopped segments of one orange
150 grams of frozen raspberries (Keep some aside for garnish)

●For the orange Jelly: (top layer)
5g gelatin
50ml water
150 ml orange juice (navel orange)
10grams - Sugar (optional)
A pinch of salt
1 orange cut into very thin slices

Garnish with a raspberry and mint leaves. Serve chilled.

Ingredients and quantity given belowHello there!Glad to see you back. My last video was on the classic Italian appetizer - Bruschetta. This time, I'm going t...