Dhuwaan PTV Classic Drama ~ Disc 02

A rather unique offering from PTV, considering that the play is based on a squad of four commandoes. Neat outdoor shooting, liberal use of ammunition to convey realism (rather than the usual smokeless, fleshless bangs with unrealistic recoils that we're used to), all add to the high production values of the play. All characters (more film like than what we are used to in dramas) pack a lot of style and charisma. A must for people who enjoy good production values and direction and especially for those who are looking for something more from PTV than your run of the mill family centred plays.


Director: Sajjad Ahmad | Writer: Ashir Azeem 
Cast:
Ashar Azeem, Nazli Nasr, Nabeel, Rohi, Asal Din Khan, Wajid Ali Shah, Zubair Khan Achakzai, Mohamad Nawaz, Salman

Dhuwaan PTV Classic Drama ~ Disc 01

A rather unique offering from PTV, considering that the play is based on a squad of four commandoes. Neat outdoor shooting, liberal use of ammunition to convey realism (rather than the usual smokeless, fleshless bangs with unrealistic recoils that we're used to), all add to the high production values of the play. All characters (more film like than what we are used to in dramas) pack a lot of style and charisma. A must for people who enjoy good production values and direction and especially for those who are looking for something more from PTV than your run of the mill family centred plays.


Director: Sajjad Ahmad | Writer: Ashir Azeem 
Cast:
Ashar Azeem, Nazli Nasr, Nabeel, Rohi, Asal Din Khan, Wajid Ali Shah, Zubair Khan Achakzai, Mohamad Nawaz, Salman

Pakistan Monument Museum ~ Islamabad

Special Chicken Handi

Special Chicken Handi

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ kg chicken breast and thigh fillets (cubed)
• 2 large onions sliced
• 2 large tomatoes chopped
• 2 tbspns yogurt
• Some salt
• Some red chilli powder
• 1 tbspn ginger garlic paste
• 1 cup oil
• 1 tbspn Ayesha’s kitchen special garam masala
• 1 tspn turmeric
• 1 tspn cumin powder
• 1 tspn coriander powder
• A bunch of fresh coriander chopped
• 2 – 4 green chillies sliced

Procedure:
-Heat oil and fry onion with ginger garlic paste until they are red.
-Now add chicken and spices and mix well until the chicken starts changing its colour.
-Add yogurt and tomatoes and let it cook on low medium heat until the moisture evaporates and masala is formed. Remove from heat.
-Heat a charcoal piece to white. Place a 4 x 4 aluminium foil on chicken handi, then place the coal piece and drizzle some oil on it. Cover it with airtight lid. After 10 minutes, add chopped chillies and coriander. Serve hot with chapattis.

Mutton Leg Roast (Raan Roast)

Mutton Leg Roast (Raan Roast)

Ingredients:

• 1 mutton leg (2 kgs. Approx.)
• Some salt
• 1 tspn minced garlic
• 1 tspn crushed ginger
• 1 tbspn ayesha’s kitchen special garam masala
• 1 tspn cracked black pepper
• 1 tspn red chilli flakes
• 1 cup yogurt
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 4 tbspns oil
• Some baby potatoes (optional)

Procedure:

-Make some cuts and incisions in the meat. Combine everything except yogurt and oil in a bowl and rub this mixture on the meat.

-Keep aside for 8 hours.

-Apply yogurt and rub gently. Keep aside for 2 hours.

-Heat oil in a pressure cooker and place the marinated meat (with bone) in it. If the bone is bigger than the cooker cut it with the bone cutting knife. Add potatoes.

-Pressure cook for 6 whistles on medium heat. Remove the pressure lid carefully. If there is water then allow it to dry on medium heat otherwise carefully take out the meat and place it on a flat serving dish with potatoes on side. Garnish with some chopped coriander or parsley and serve hot with pulao or muttar pulao.

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10 Sweet Reasons Chocolate Is Good For You

The most amazing of all the edibles in the world, every girls and every child’s all time favourite are the best tasting sweet that is chocolate. It is important for us to know the reasons for this which chocolate is known to be one of the most favourite sweets of the majority. The ten most awesome reasons why chocolate is good.

1. Yes one of the best things about the chocolates is that it contains tryptophan a chemical that is considered to be an antidepressant as it produces neurotransmitter, serotonin which produces the effects by increasing the levels of happiness in general. So who wouldn’t want more of chocolates and more of happiness being complementary with them?
2. Yet another chemical called phenylethylamine that produces high levels of neurotransmitters that promote the feeling of attraction, excitement and giddiness. This stimulating chemical stimulates the brain’s pleasure centres and reaches for the extremes of the feelings. For guys this is a tip to get the ladies attracted to them. Get them chocolates and they will love it.
3. Chocolate fights the heart diseases because it prevents the clotting that occurs in the vessels. Along with the good feelings chocolate gives you it also protects your heart. What more can a person ask for?
4. Yes chocolate structures and chocolate is considered to make every age group excited. All those who are a fan of a salty-snack should recall how the world’s tallest chocolate structure was unveiled in October 2006 at NYC’s Schwarz. It was 20 feet tall and made of 2285 pounds of chocolate. This cannot be done with any other salty snack.
5. For all those who have a lady expecting a baby, they should consider their chocolate cravings as a warning for anemia. The reason is that chocolate contains iron and this may be the way the body is giving a signal for the low levels of iron. Yes! Chocolate bars are good for the baby.
6. One more benefit of chocolate is to ease up the symptoms of PMS. Chocolates contain calcium and magnesium which are the elements of milk as well. So all the ladies who have the bad times going on in the routine life should get hold of a chocolate bar or a chocolate cake and a big glass of milk to ease up the things in life.
7. Chocolate obviously has sugar and caffeine; a perfect combination to bring all the good feelings in the world to you in the form of a chocolate bar.
8. Why does a woman have more average life than a man; one of the reason can be chocolate and the research done by Harvard university in 1999 proved this fact. As the researchers tracked 8000 men and found those who ate chocolate to live almost a year longer than those who didn’t.  Trade a chocolate bar for prolonging the life span.
9. Chocolate is a viable alternative energy source. May be we can meet the world’s energy needs by chocolate bars.
10. The most amazing and awesome scientific fact about chocolates is that cocoa butter melts at 97 oF that is even below body temperature. So chocolates actually melt in your mouth. Isn’t it one of the most interesting facts for all those who are in love and need some excitement in their love life.

8 Surprising Foods That Can Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

In this age of stress and too much of anxiety all around, the problem of blood pressure as become very common in human beings. In fact, it is no more a diseases common to older people, young people, as young as teenagers are having blood pressure issuesand taking different medicines in order to overcome it.

Indeed, medicine has made considerable advancements in providing the blood pressure patients with good quality and every improving medicines; yet, taking medicines all the time is not good for other parts of body and overall health.

Therefore, it is always best to treat the problems like blood pressure through natural means and through a good diet. Here is a list of top 8 surprising goods that can lower blood pressure naturally and make you feel healthier.

1. Kiwi

According to a recent survey, it has been found out that kiwi is exceptionally good for lowering the systolic blood pressure. The patients of blood pressure were given three kiwis per day for almost 8 weeks and they showed a remarkable improvement in their blood pressure levels. Kiwi is known to be a great anti-oxidant and now, it is one of the most preferable edible items for blood pressure patients too.

2.Oatmeal

Kicking off your day with an oatmeal breakfast is simply an ideal choice for the blood pressure patients. The research has shown that the good amount of fiber and magnesium in oatmeal helps in reducing the cholesterol and blood pressure level. Therefore, for blood pressure patients it is an excellent item for breakfast.

3. Fish

The omega-3 acids and the anti-inflammatory functions of fish help in lowering the blood pressure and cholesterol levels with an amazing speed. A good intake of cold-watery fish like tuna and salmon once a week helps a lot in bringing blood pressure to a normal level.

4. Broccoli

Green veggies are always a power house for overcoming many diseases and this holds true in case fblood pressure too. Broccoli is an ideal vegetable for all the blood pressure patients as it makes the working of your digestive system a lot easier and effective. You can take broccoli for blood pressure in any form like raw, in a soup, as part of your salad or any other way you like.

5. Mixed Berries

Mixed berries are a tastier and healthier way of reducing blood pressure. They are rich in vitamins and fibers and they are excellent anti-oxidants for not just the blood pressure patients but for everyone else too.

6. Pistachios

For blood pressure patients, pistachios are an ideal way to relax the blood vessels and normalize the blood pressure. The good amount of vitamin A and E along with other healthy fats makes pistachios surely a great nibble for blood pressure patients.

7. Bananas

Bananas are another good companion for the blood pressure patients. They help in reducing the excess sodium levels in the body normalize the high blood pressure levels. A good and daily intake of bananas for blood pressure patients is indeed recommended.

8. Dark Chocolate

Lastly, dark chocolate is a great pick for blood pressure patients as it helps in relaxing the blood vessels by increasing the level of nitric oxide in body and allows a smooth and better flow of blood throughout the body.

Beat Dehydration in Summer Heat

Summers are here and so are a lot of worries but, no need to worry anymore as you can beat the heat and dehydration this summer season very easily by following the simple tips mentioned here. Dehydration is the most common problem in summers here in Pakistan and it can be taken care of very easily.

Dehydration in summers is the most common problem especially here in our country as we are exposed to the scorching sun almost all the time. A lot of people get dehydration in summers and do not even bother about it but it should be kept in mind that dehydration in summers is a very serious issue. Even though it might not be as serious in the early stages but it can lead to many diseases related to skin and stomach. In some cases dehydration in summers can even prove to be fatal.

To prevent dehydration in summers, one must be sure of what really is dehydration in summers. Dehydration in summers is the phenomenon in which our body runs out of the required water level due to excessive sweating which happens because of exposure to heat and the sun. Dehydration in summers is basically the opposite of dropsy in scientific terms. The question arises how do we get to know if we are dehydrated or not?

The answer to this question is the symptoms that are very common in our country which help us know about our dehydration in summers. Sunken eyes, feeling really hot and getting hot flashes, skin dryness, dryness on lips, yellow urine, pimples on the skin and vomiting are some of the symptoms that let us know about us getting dehydration in summers. If these symptoms persist, the situation can get really worse.

So, the cure and prevention for dehydration in summers is drinking plenty of water. 8 to 10 glasses of water are necessary and you can exceed the amount if required. Water is the best medicine for dehydration in summers and staying away from the sun and avoiding sun and heat are also important to make dehydration in summers stay away from you. Keep a water bottle with you at all times and drink water regularly especially if you are outside your house.

Make fresh fruits and fresh juices a part of your eating habits in the summers as that definitely keeps you from havingdehydration in summers. Reduce the amount of sodas and colas as they might look like thirst quenchers but, in reality they are one of the reasons why you get dehydration in summers. Take bath regularly or even twice a day and splash water on your face too. Wash your face with cold water whenever you get back home for a soothing effect on your face so that your body does not feel dehydrated from the outside.

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