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How to Make Kulfi (Indian Milk Ice Cream)

How to Make Kulfi (Indian Milk Ice Cream) One Methods: Malai Kulfi This yummy summer treat tastes like gold. A special treat for children and adults alike. Ingredients Kulfi : Full cream (non pasteurized) 1 liter (0.3 US gal) milk 1 can condensed milk 1.5 cups sugar 20g roasted pistachio nuts, pounded to a coarse powder (this doesn't have to be pistachios; you can also add your own dry fruits, for example: walnuts, or none at all) 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder Malai kulfi : 1 liter (0.3 US gal) milk Pinch saffron 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, crushed Steps 1 Boil the milk.  Keep stirring so that it does not boil over. 2 When the milk is boiling, slowly add in some condensed milk. 3 Add the sugar as the milk thickens some more. 4 Once all the sugar has dissolved, the milk becomes watery again.  Therefore boil a little longer. 5 Add the roasted pistachios and n...

Use these calculator tricks to impress and astound your friends!

Use these calculator tricks to impress and astound your friends! Is That Your Final Answer? Have someone pick a number between 1 and 9. Now have him use a calculator to first multiply it by 9, and then multiply it by 12,345,679 (notice there is no 8 in that number!). Have the person show you the result so you can tell him the original number he selected! How? Easy. If he selected 5, the final answer is 555,555,555. If he selected 3, the final answer is 333,333,333. The reason: 9 x 12345679 = 111111111. You multiplied your digit by 111111111.  (By the way, that 8-digit number (12,345,679) is easily memorized: only the 8 is missing from the sequence.) The 421 Loop Pick a whole number and enter it into your calculator. If it is even, divide by 2. If it is odd, multiply by 3 and add 1. Repeat the process with the new number over and over. What happens? The sequence  always  ends in the "loop": 4.....2.....1.....4.....2.....1... Example: Start with 13. 13 is...

How to Heal a Meniscus Tear

How to Heal a Meniscus Tear Four Parts: Using Self-CareUsing Medical TreatmentUsing Physical Therapy ExercisesUnderstanding Your Condition The knee is protected by a C-shaped and cartilaginous disc, the meniscus. This cushions the outer and inner edges of the knee, balancing weight across the knee. An injury or torn in the meniscus can hamper normal performance of the knee and can cause pain, swelling and stiffness. If left untreated, a torn meniscus can lead to knee instability, an inability to move your knee normally and persistent knee pain. [1]  To heal a meniscus tear through medication, self-care, exercise (or a combination of the three), start with Step 1 below. 1 Use PRICE therapy.  You can quicken your healing process by using "PRICE" therapy – "Protection," "Rest," "Immobilize," "Compression," and "Elevation." [2]  The P, protection, means it is necessary to avoid further damage to the affected...