Spicy chicken biryani

MARCH 2024 | ISSUE NO. 12 300RS9

Spicy

THE ANDHRA BIRYANI | 20 CENTRALFOOD RESTURANT TO TRY | THE BEST BIRYANI

The Andhra Prawns When it comes to appetizers and starters, one dish that stands out for its unique flavor and versatility is prawns. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a delicious bite to enjoy, prawn starters are always a crowd-pleaser. The succulent and tender texture of prawns makes them an ideal choice for a starter. You can find prawn starters in various cuisines, from Italian to Asian and everything in between. One popular prawn starter that is often found on menus around the world is crispy fried prawns. These are made by coating the prawns in a crispy batter and then deep-frying them to golden perfection.

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Delicious Ice Cream!

Ice cream is a delightful frozen treat that brings joy and satisfaction to people of all ages.

Whether enjoyed on a hot summer day or as a comforting indulgence during any season, the creamy and smooth texture of ice cream is simply irresistible. With its endless variety of flavors, from classic vanilla and rich chocolate to exotic combinations like cookies and cream or salted caramel swirl, there is an ice

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Preparing the Best Sandwiches for School

BY LAVENDER HANSEN

A sandwich is a food item consisting of one or more types of food, such as vegetables, sliced cheese or meat, placed on or between slices of bread, or more generally any dish wherein two or more pieces of bread serve as a container or wrapper for some other food. The sandwich was originally a portable food item or finger food which began to be popular in the Western World.

Today sandwiches in various versions are found worldwide.

Sandwiches are a popular type of lunch food, taken to work, school, or picnics to be eaten as part of a packed lunch. The bread can be used plain, or it can be coated with one or more condiments such as mayonnaise or mustard to enhance the flavours and texture.

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The Secret Ingredient to a Delicious Cuisine

BY ARTHUR WILLIAMS

According to Wikipedia, many plants and plant

Large seeds, such as those from a lemon, pose a

parts are eaten as food and around 2,000 plant

choking hazard, while seeds from cherries and

species are cultivated for food. Many of these plant

apples contain cyanide which could be poisonous

species have several distinct cultivars.

only if consumed in large volumes.

Seeds of plants are a good source of food for

Fruits are the ripened ovaries of plants,

animals, including humans, because they contain

including the seeds within. Many plants and

the nutrients necessary for the plant's initial

animals have coevolved such that the fruits of the

growth, including many healthful fats, such as

former are an attractive food source to the latter,

Omega fats. In fact, the majority of food consumed

because animals that eat the fruits may excrete the

by human beings are seed-based foods. Edible

seeds some distance away. Fruits, therefore, make

seeds include cereals (corn, wheat, rice, et cetera),

up a significant part of the diets of most cultures.

legumes (beans, peas, lentils, et cetera), and nuts.

Some botanical fruits, such as tomatoes,

Oilseeds are often pressed to produce rich oils -

pumpkins, and eggplants, are eaten as vegetables.

sunflower, flaxseed, rapeseed (including canola

Vegetables are a second type of plant matter

oil), sesame, et cetera.

Seeds are typically high in unsaturated fats and,

that is commonly eaten as food. These include root vegetables (potatoes and carrots), bulbs (onion

in moderation, are considered a health food,

family), leaf vegetables (spinach and lettuce), stem

although not all seeds are edible.

vegetables (bamboo shoots and asparagus).

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