Why do we fast during Navratri

Navratri is a time for us to unwind, look inward, and refuel ourselves with new energy. It is also a time that is rich in colours, tradition, songs, and dance. During Navratri, fasting facilitates the inner path towards bliss and joy. It brings forth consciousness and delight and lessens mental agitation.

Fasting's dynamics

We fast to purify our bodies rather than to appease the Divine. Sri Gurudev Ravi Shankar

Fasting is said to restart the digestive fire by Ayurveda. The poisons in the body are burned by an increase in the digestive fire. The body loses its dullness and sluggishness as the poisons are pushed out of it. The body's cells have all undergone renewal. Therefore, fasting is a powerful medicine to purify our bodies. Due to the close relationship between the body and mind, when the body is cleansed, the mind also becomes calmer and more serene.

Fasting aids in stress relief and immunity strengthening as it rekindles the digestive fire.

Most of us typically eat before we are actually hungry. Our bodies use hunger as a signal that they are ready to digest food. Eating before you are truly hungry impairs the digestive system, which then results in stress and weakened immunity. Fasting aids in immunity strengthening and stress reduction since it rekindles the digestive fire.

With Navratri fasts, dive into more in-depth meditation.

The festival of Navratri is a time to reflect, spend time alone, and establish a spiritual connection. Fasting reduces the mind's agitation, making it simpler for it to focus within and practise meditation. To maintain your energy levels, make sure you consume enough fresh fruit and other sattvic foods.

Take advantage of a sattva bloom.

Fasting and meditation together enhance sattva, our innate capacity for calmness and goodness. Our minds become calmer and more awake as sattva levels rise. As a result, the effectiveness of our intentions and prayers increases. Additionally, a sattva bloom makes the body feel light and energising. We improve our productivity. As a result, our desires come true and we can simply complete our tasks.

“Why fasting is combined with prayer all over the world and in all religions, is because when you are fasting, you are detoxified, and your prayer becomes authentic and deep.”

- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Cheesy Date At The Cheesy Place- Xero Degrees

 Hey Everyone!! 

Wanna go out on a date with your special ones or with your friends or family but with a budget friendly menu and also with a nice ambience. And you are confused where to go. So here I am to help you out with an amazing place called- XERO DEGREES. 

If you live in Delhi, then this café is a must visit place as it has opened its doors for you all in 8 outlets. You can not only come down here just for its fries but also for more. The walls of this little café have been painted in cheerful hues, and there are neon sign boards for some aesthetic Instagram clicks. Make some room in your stomach, because this place has every kind of snack food imaginable, from pizza and burgers to sandwiches and waffles to nachos and spaghetti.

Fries in a jar? Have you ever tried them? There's no need to worry; just drive down and try some of these uniquely seasoned fries. Stick with Cheesy Fries or Peri Peri Fries if you want more traditional preparations. Try the Tandoori Fries, Chicken Tandoori Fries, or Butter Chicken Cheesy Fries for Indian flavor. You should definitely try their new dumplings and specially the cheesy one, all of which add exciting new flavours to their already-delicious menu. You can also try their Pizza in a Jar. Too delicious for one's stomach.

Are you bored with the same old garlic bread recipes? Choose from the Chicken & Cheese, Butter Chicken, and Peri Peri Paneer Garlic Breads. You should eat some Hot & Spicy Chicken Strips or Wings, and by all means, order some additional Chilly Sauce or Peri Peri Sauce. This is the best site ever, by far, and it won't even break the bank for you. Single-serve pizza and baked pasta in Alfredo Baked or Pink Sauce Baked are available to satisfy your cravings. The time has come for you to visit that fast food restaurant.

And of course, we can't forget about the Freak Shakes, for which they are famous. This hearty beverage is brimming with chocolate shake and topped with a mountain of whipped cream and colorful sprinkles, chocolates, and cookies. You could alternatively choose a cooler or classic cold coffee. In coolers you can try Blue Ocean, Watermelon, Raspberry. The ideal supplement to your snacking needs!

Outlets: 

Punjabi Bagh

Address: Plot Number-38, Upper Ground Floor Club Road, N W Ave Rd, Punjabi Bagh, Delhi, 110026

Connaught Place

Address: L-23/9, Middle Cir, D Block, Connaught Place, Delhi, 110001

Moti Bagh

Address: H No. 7, Ground floor, Moti Bagh II, Satya Niketan, South Moti Bagh, New Delhi, Delhi 110021

Karol Bagh

Address: First Floor, 101 left side, 22-B, Pusa Rd, Old Rajinder Nagar, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, 110060

Rajouri Garden

Address: J4VF+2HF, Sant Sujan Singh Marg, Block F, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi, Delhi 110027

Malviya Nagar

Address: C5, First Floor, Main Market, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110017

Vijay Nagar

Address: G-18/B, Hudson Lane, Vijay Nagar, Delhi, 110009

Lajpat Nagar

Address: Shop no. C, 21, Market, Block C, Amar Colony, Lajpat Nagar 4, New Delhi, Delhi 110024

Hurry up, what are you waiting for now, go and enjoy at any of the outlet and don't forget to click for the gram! 

Easy Homemade Eggless Brownie for your loved ones

Easy Homemade Eggless Brownie

Everyone loves chocolate brownies- they’re comforting, delicious and well, chocolaty! These fudgy chocolate brownies are your chocolate dreams come true. While I make these brownies with egg, I also share a substitute for it in the recipe below. YES! You can now make eggless fudgy chocolate brownies using this recipe and they’re equally delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ( 175gm) dark chocolate, coarsely chopped

• ½ cup (113gm) butter

• 1 cup (200gm) caster sugar

• ½ cup (60gm) all purpose flour

• 1 tsp (4gm) baking powder

• 3 tbsp ( 23gm) cocoa powder

• 2 eggs or 1 cup (285gm) Greek yogurt

• ½ cup (63gm) crushed walnuts

Instructions:

• Butter a square pan if available or alternatively you can use a round pan and pre-heat your oven to 180C.

• In a saucepan set over low heat, melt butter and chocolate. Let it cool.

• Combine sugar and eggs ( or Greek yogurt). Add the cooled chocolate mixture.

• Add in the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder. Fold in the walnuts

• Transfer the batter to the baking dish.

• Bake at 180C for 30 minutes-35 minutes. Let the brownies cool completely before you try and cut them.

• Enjoy the hot fudgy brownie with cold vanilla ice-cream