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Telangana has officially been made a separate state on 2nd June 2014. So while everyone is busy trying not to forget that India now has 29 states, we went ahead and prepared a list of the best tourist attractions in Telangana has to offer.  And mind our words when we say that Telangana might be new but its history and culture have endless opportunities for an avid traveler. So start planning your trip to Telangana right away and make sure that this list finds it’s place in your itinerary for sure.

1. Charminar, Hyderabad

The majestic Charminar, Hyderabad (

Charminar is beyond doubt, the most popular landmark in Telangana. Located at the heart of the City of Nizams, Charminar has many stories depicting the intent behind its construction. Situated on the east bank of the Musi River, the minar is also surrounded by Laad Bazar and Makah Masjid on the west side. It is one of the most popular tourist spot at not only all times of the year but also throughout the day. Ramadan prayers at Charminar and markets see the approaching roads getting crowded to the extent of ceasing the movement completely.

2. Chowmahalla Palace, Hyderabad

Chowmahalla Palace Courtyard, Hyderabad (Picture Credits- Eustaquio Santimano)

In the times of the Nizams, Chowmahalla Mahal was said to be the center of Hyderabad and the grand architecture rightly justifies it. The palace comprises of 2 courtyards, a Darbar Hall, fountains and gardens. The place is best suited to host cultural  and corporate dinners and large scale events amidst the backdrop of a combination of architectural styles. The vibrant colors of the Mahal are truly a beauty to the eyes.

3. Escape into the long ancient corridors of the Golkonda Fort

Corridors of Golkonda Fort (Picture Credits- ZiggE)

Situated at a distance of only 11 kms from Hyderabad, Goloconda fort is easily accessible for all the tourists. Golokonda actually consists of 4 forts with a common outer boundary. The fort is of prime importance in the history of Telangana with regards to Aurangzeb’s succesion over the Deccan region. The fort was previously ruled by the Qutub Shahi dynasty. The long corridors in the forts make for an ideal spot for a small picnic with children from Hyderabad.

4. Bhadrachalam

Road between the forests, Bhadrachalam (Picture Credits- ChanduBandi)

The legends say that it was in the forests near Bhadrachalam that Ram, Sita and Lakshman had come to spend the years of their exile and this is the place from where Sita was abducted by Ravana. One can find the ancient Rama-Sita temple here which finds its mentions in the ancient scriptures. For tourists, long roads with dense tree branches hanging overhead make for a pleasant road trip from Hyderabad over a long weekend or as a part of a trip in Telangana.

5. Pakhal Lake

Pakhal Lake enroute Bhadrachalam (Picture Credits- Alosh Bennet)

If one has to look for the most beautiful man-made lake, Pakhal lake will surely top the charts. To add to the beauty, the lake is surrounded by the Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary that is popular among tourists for tiger, leopard and bear spotting. A large number of other animals including panthers and cobras can also be seen. The lake is also popular among tourists as a place to chill and camp at times.

6. Bhongir Fort:

Bhongir Fort, Nalgonda (Picture Credits- Subhash BGK)

Telangana is famous for its rocky terrain and the local people have justified it even more with some really awesome forts. Bhongir Fort or the Fort at the Hilltop is one such example. One may visit this place for a beautiful view of the Deccan plains. The vast stretches of farms, forests and wastelands present a picturesque setting. Due to its strategically placed location, the fort played a great role in shaping the history of the Deccan region.

View from Bhongir Fort, Nalgonda (Picture credits-Joby Joseph)

7. Papi Kondalu Hills

Papi Kondalu Hills, Khammam (Picture Credits- Praneeth Medukonduru)

Popularly known as the Papi hills, the region is technically a gorge in the Godavari River. The tall mountains with flat tops are carved by the Godavari river in what was earlier the East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh. The area is famous for river cruises in Godavari and is one of the most popular area in Telangana among tour operators. Overnight stays along the banks of the river are also among the top things to do here.

8. Nagarjuna Sagar

Waterfalls near Nagarjuna Sagar (Picture credits- Suneel Madhekar)

Nagarjuna Sagar dam is one of the most visited site in Telangana by young and old alike. However, its not just the large water reservoir or the dam outlet that is worth a visit. Stroll inland into nearby areas to the small rivers and tributaries leading to the dam and you’ll find many such wonderful waterfalls which are still intact in their natural beauty. To be honest though, Telangana is full of waterfalls and all you need to do is trace any water source to the wild origins to witness the real beauty.

9. Warangal Fort:

The ancient pillars at Warangal Fort (Picture Credits- Subhash BGK)

The Warangal fort may not be that popular today for its importance in the history, the place is still a hotspot to witness the ancient Indian architecture intact in the ruins. The pillars and their inscriptions draw thousands of visitors every year to this place. Though the origin of the fort is not confidently known, the fort has been put under the care of ASI to preserve the remains. It is considered as one of the 7 wonders of India by many.

10. Himayat Sagar Lake and the Hussain Sagar Lake:

Himayat Sagar Lake near Hyderabad (Picture Credits- Hasnain Ali)

Himayat Sagar and Hussain Sagar Lake are both man-made lakes which are often clubbed in all trips to Hyderabad. The Himayat Sagar Lake offers the visitors peace and tranquility at a short distance from the busy city of Hyderabad. It is best visited around sunset when the waters and the rays of the sun dipping at the horizon bring out a beautiful hue. Hussain Sagar Lake on the other hand with a gigantic statue of Lord Buddha (The Awakened One) at the center is situated in the main city itself. Night time view of the lake is a must-have experience for anyone visiting the city.

Hussain Sagar Lake, Hyderabad (Photo Credits:Alosh Benett)

11. Hyderabadi Cuisine:

Haleem, Hyderabad (Picture credits- Nadir Hashmi)

It would not be appropriate for us to put into words the delicacies that Telangana has to offer. The spicy aroma of the Biryani is enough to make anyone hungry at all times. The offerings – both veg and non-veg Biryani- are said to be the best here. Any trip to Telangana or Hyderabad is incomplete without at least one proper meal from the kitchens of the Nizams. And no matter how much you try, stopping at one is simply not possible. Apart from Hyderabadi cuisine, Karachi bakery situated in Hyderabad offers one of the most delicious cookies and biscuits that one cannot miss while on a trip to Telangana.

ALU METHI FOR CHAPATHI

ALU METHI FOR CHAPATHI

Ingredients:

1 bunch methi leaves
1 big size alu
3 green chillies
1 tbspoon oil
2 cloves of garlic
curry leaves
a pinch of popu
salt to taste

Process:

Finely chop the methi leaves.
cut potatoes into small cubes.
chop the garlic cloves.
Slit the green chillies.
Heat a fry pan and put the oil in. Add popu, curry leaves, green chillies and the garlic pieces. fry for 1 min and then add the chopped methi.
mean while semi-cook the alu pieces in the microwave (in a bowl put alu pieces and put water to just cover the pieces) for 3 minutess
keep stirring the methi leaves to evenly fry and cook it until the bitterness is gone.
Now add the alu and some salt cover it and cook until alu are done.
serve hot with chaapthi.

Chinta chiguru mamsam, mutton with tender tamarind leaves

Description: Chinta chiguru mamsam, a classic dish from the telangana cuisine, meat cooked with tender tamarind leaves. It has a unique taste and freshnes in the dish.

Recipe of Chinta Chiguru Mamsam

Ingredient Name	Quantity	Unit
Coriander Powder	1	Teaspoons
MINT LEAVES	1	Bunch
CORIANDER LEAVES	1	Bunch
Cocount Grated	1	Teaspoons
Giner Garlic Paste	1	Teaspoons
Tumeric Powder	PINCH
RED CHILLI POWDER	1	Teaspoons
Tender Tamarind Leaves ( Chinta Chiguru)	500	Grams
Mutton	500	Grams
ONION	1	Big
Oil	1	Tablespoons
Mustard Seeds	1 Tsp
Jeera	1 TSP
SALT	To Taste

Directions

1. Take pan add oil, murstard seeds, cumin seeds, whole garam masala and then add chopped onion mix well,then add turmuric, ginger garlice paste mix well and cook for few min then add coconut powder,then add lamb mix well add little water and salt, coriander powder, chilli powder mix well and cover with the lid and cook till the lamb is tender.
2. you can also use cooker to cook lamb.once the lamb is cooked then add the tender tamarind leaves mix well and cook for 5min till the lamb is dry.
3. once it is dry switch off the flame.  

Recipe of Sarva Pindi spicy rice Flour pancake

Description: Sarva pindi is a savory pancake made of rice flour, channa dal (lentil) and spices to make it a delicious and healthy dish. What does sarva pindi actually mean? This word is divided into two Sarva which means a deep pot or pan and Appa means a cake sort of preparation. Hence the word to word translation of Sarva pindi is the pan cake.Sarva Pindi pancake is one of the ethnic dishes from the Telangana cuisine. Telangana cuisine was once the so called underrated rustic, spicy, pungent cuisine and is now getting the recognition it truly deserves.

Recipe of Sarva Pindi spicy rice Flour pancake

Ingredient Name	Quantity	Unit
Curry Leaves	1	Bunch
Sesame Seeds	1	Tablespoons
Ginger Garlic Paste	1	Teaspoons
Red Chilli Powder	1	Teaspoons
Onion	1	Numbers
Channa Dal	1/2	Cup
Oil
Rice Flour	250	Grams
Salt	as needed
Green Chillies	3	Numbers
Water	as needed

Directions

1. Soak channa dal in water for 30min.Now take a bowl add soaked channa dal remove water, gingergarlic paste,onion,salt,red chilli powder, sesame seeds,curry leaves,green chillies chopped,Rice flour mix well then add enough water  to make a soft dough.
2. Take a pan add little oil, take a hand full for dough and make a ball spread all over the pan equally.Make a small holes all over add oil on top of it and cover it with a lid and cook in slow flame till it is golden brown colour.Can cook both the side if needed.  

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Tantalising pan seared basa fish

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Fish lovers, prepare yourself for a gastronomic treat that will tantalise your taste buds. Stuffed with Omega 3 fatty acids, fish when cooked correctly proves to be a total delight. This recipe of Tulsi (basil) Nimbu Macchi is solely about taste and health. Made with classic Indian spices combined with the amazing flavours of basa fish, this is your weekend food for the soul. Try it out.
Ingredients:

500 gms 2 inch fresh imported basa fish
1 cup hung curd
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 ½ tsp salt
¼ tsp coarsely ground pepper
2 tsp ground cumin seeds
2 tsp ground coriander
¼ tsp garam masala
3 tsp fresh basil paste
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
3 tbsp ghee

Method:

1. Marinate the fish with ginger-garlic paste and salt and keep aside.
2. Take curd in a bowl and beat it to make a smooth cream. Mix the rest of the ingredients except lemon juice and ghee in the curd and prepare a marinade.
3. Mix the fish in the marinade and keep it aside for at least four hours.
4. Put the yogurt in a bowl and whisk lightly. Add all the other sauce ingredients and mix well. Set the sauce aside.
5. Pan sear the fish on slow flame by adding ghee slowly and gradually cook it from both the sides. Cook till well done. Sprinkle lemon juice on the top and serve hot.

15 Hairstyling Hacks to Combat Your Worst 'Bad Hair Day' HAir styling tips

There are days when you wake up with perfectly cascading tresses, ready to take on the world. And then there are days when your hair refuses to get styled even in the most basic of ponytails, and hang stubbornly limp instead. Whatever the case maybe, there is nothing that a good hairstyle and some easy cheats won't fix.

1. Add a quick English twist to your ponytail. Tie your hair into a neat pony; grab the end and push it right through the center of the nape of your ponytail and pull it all out.

2. Upgrade a bun by braiding your hair before you twist it into a knot.

3. Looking for a quick way to style short hair? Just put on an interesting headband and watch the transformation!

4. Need to tame those wild strands? Vaseline or body lotion can easily double up as leave-in conditioner. Dab some on to control frizz while adding some bounce.

5. Stuck with greasy hair? If you don't have the time for a shampoo and conditioner routine simply wash your bangs or the front portion of your hair and blow dry for an instant bounce.

6. Get quick beachy waves by wrapping wide sections of hair around your flat iron. Style your tresses with a funky hair accessory for a glam finish.

7. Keep short layers out of your face by braiding them. Take a deep part, braid the hair in the front starting form the strands closest to the earlobe, place it across like a hairband and pin it.

8. To add some oomph to flat hair, dust some dry shampoo or baby powder into your tresses. If you have time on your hands, rinse thoroughly with water and apply conditioner only to the ends.

9. Bored of the usual hairstyle? Give your look an interesting twist with an upside down braid. Braid your hair from the nape of the neck to upwards and pin up the rest.

10. Rub some oil on to your palm before styling your tresses for a more natural looking texture. This trick will also prevent breakage.

11. Cover your hair with aluminum foil to seal the deal while straightening your hair.

12. If you have wavy/curly hair, try drying it with an old T shirt as opposed to a towel. This helps maintain the texture and tame frizz.

13. Want to add an interesting edge to your up do? Use hair accessories like colored bobby pins, butterfly shaped clips, bling tic tacs... there is a wide range to choose from.

14. Don't let long hair weigh you down. Get an instant new look by creating a faux bob by pinning your hair carefully under your nape to make it look shorter.

15. Add instant texture to your hair by spraying them with salty water and using your fingers to scrunch them.

How to Make Vegan Halwa for Janmashtami

The weekend is dedicated to food, courtesy Janmashtami. For vegans and health watchers, we've got the ideal recipe - vegan gajar ka halwa. This recipe uses absolutely no oil and is a medley of dry fruits. You can't get healthier than this!
Ingredients:
400g of carrots cut and steamed
3/4th cup of melted jiggery
2 cardamom pods
2 tsp pistachios
3/4th cup of cashews

Method:
1. Grate the carrots.
2. In a mortar and pestle, pound the pistachios and cardamom pods
3. Did You Know: This recipe is oil free
4. Powder the cashews
5. Add the melted jaggery to the carrots. Mix well.
6. To the mixture, add the powdered cashews. Add the cashew powder in intervals.
7. Add the pounded pistachios and cardamom. You can use other nut such as almonds, raisins, walnuts as well. Mix well.
8. Ready to serve

How to Make Rustic Chicken Soup for the Monsoon

We have the perfect recipe for the monsoon soul - rustic chicken soup. It's boiled and blended and then tempered with olive oil with garlic. What else can one ask for when your cravings gear towards something that will comfort your soul? We tell you how to make this delectable soup with this easy recipe.

Ingredients:

100 gms chicken, diced
4-5 garlic pods, crushed
1 medium-sized potato
5-6 medium-sized cauliflower florets
2 small-sized carrots
4 tsp olive oil
Salt to taste
½ tsp crushed black pepper
Coriander for garnish
2½ cups water to boil

Method

1. Boil the vegetable - cauliflowers, chopped carrots, diced potatoes add salt to fasten the process of boiling.
2. Let it boil for 10 minutes.
3. Add chicken while the veggies have been boiling for five minutes.
4. Poke with a pork to see if it's done
5. Don't overcook because you will have to season it with olive oil and garlic later.
6. Let it cool to room temperature before blending it in a mixture.
7. Blend it in a mixture to form a thick gooey consistency,
8. Heat a pan on low flame and pour the olive oil.
9. Add the garlic and sauté.
10. Add the blended mixture and stir.
11. Cover it for two minutes till it gets to boil.
12. Sprinkle the crushed black paper and add some salt if required.
13. Pour it into a bowl, garnish with some coriander and serve.

Recipe: An Easy Pineapple Dessert with Strawberry Puree

Easy-to-make pineapple and strawberry dessert

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For people who have a craving for all things sweet, a dessert that consists of fruits is the best option. It will not only satiate the sweet tooth but also add some fruity nutrients to your otherwise unhealthy dessert. This pineapple dessert with strawberry puree is your answer to all those cravings you can't control. An amalgamation of milk, sugar, ghee and pineapple puree, this simple recipe makes an easy yet delectable dessert. Try it out.
Ingredients:

1 cup pineapple puree
1 cup milk
6 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp ghee
¼ tsp cardamom powder
2 to 3 tbsp strawberry puree

For the strawberry puree
Strawberries
Sugar

Method:


1. To prepare the strawberry puree, take fresh strawberries, wash and remove the leaves and grind the strawberries into a fine paste.

2. Take 1 cup of it in a bowl, add 4 to 6 tsps of sugar and mix well till the sugar dissolves. (Increase or decrease the quantity of sugar depending on the taste of the strawberries). An easier method is to grind the strawberries along with sugar in the mixer grinder.

3. Now to prepare the pineapple dessert, first prepare the pineapple puree. For this, cut and discard the skin of the pineapple and cut the flesh into small pieces. Grind this into a fine paste. Transfer this to a pan and bring it to a boil. Add milk and sugar and mix well. As the dessert starts thickening, add cardamom powder and ghee. Continue stirring and cook till it reaches a kind of halwa consistency. Switch off the gas and transfer it into bowls. Refrigerate this and the strawberry puree for 1 to 2 hours.

4. For serving, turn the dessert upside down on a plate and pour strawberry puree on top.

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