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Rashtrapati Bhavan plays key role in India_s food diplomacy

New Delhi, Nov 4 (ANI): The majestic and architectural masterpiece - Rashtrapati Bhavan being the residence of the President of India hosts many dignitaries from across the world. Be it the U.S. President Barack Obama, Chinese President Xi Jinping or Japanese Emperor Akihito, the visitors include the high and the mighty. And, the men who serve authentic Indian cuisine to the President_s guests are chefs, many of whom have been working here for generations. Though a majority of them have not graduated from culinary institutes, they have learnt to prepare food from their ancestors and old colleagues. 58-year-old Minhaj Ali is a third generation chef, whose grandfather and father have also served in the Presidential kitchen. The man who plans and executes the menus for state banquets, high teas and luncheons at the President_s House is executive chef Machindra Kasture. He joined Rashtrapati Bhavan as executive chef in 2007 on deputation from the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC). Kasture heads a team of 26 chefs, including bakers and traditional sweet makers. While planning the menu for visiting dignitaries, they not only keep in mind their likes and dislikes, but also if any of the guests are allergic to certain foods. Dec 4, 2014
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Sweet & Sour Veg soup

Sweet & Sour Veg soup Ingredients Cabbage - 1 cup (finely chopped) Carrot - 1 cup (finely chopped) Green Bell peppers - 1/2 chopped Yellow Bell peppers - 1/2 chopped A few Spring onion chopped A few Celery chopped A few Garlic cloves chopped Green chilli - 2 Sugar - 2 tbsp Salt to taste Pepper - 1 tsp Corn flour - 1 tbsp Soy sauce - 2 tsp Water - 3 cups Olive oil - 1 tbsp Method: 1. In a Deep wide pan add olive oil, green chilli, garlic & saute it for a minute. 2. Add all the chopped vegetables one after the other Spring onion, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Green Bell pepper, Yellow Bell pepper & saute it for a few minutes. 3. Now add Salt, Pepper, Sugar & mix it. Add enough water to cover all the vegetables. You can add vegetable stock also. Let it boil for a few minutes. 4. Dilute a corn flour in a water, it acts as a thickening agent, so pour it in the soup and mix it. 5. Add Soy sauce, Spring onion stock & turn off the stove. 6. The whole some Sweet & Sour Veg soup is ready to serve. Like us on FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/HomeCookingShow Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/VentunoCooking Subscribe to YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/VentunoHomeCooking A Ventuno Production : http://www.ventunotech.com Dec 3, 2014
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Andaz Apna Apna Actor Deven Verma Passes Away In Pune

We know him as the sweet, good-natured funnyman who has entertained us in countless films throughout the ages. Veteran actor Deven Verma passed away yesterday at the age of 78 following a kidney failure and heart attack. Watch the video to know more. Dec 2, 2014
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Girl Scouts Cookies Go Online This Holiday Season

Girl Scouts in the US will start selling cookies online through a new platform called the "Digital Cookie" which allows them to track, sell and ship cookies through custom -designed web pages or a mobile application. Dec 1, 2014