How to Prevent Viral Fever?

How to Prevent Viral Fever?

Unfortunately, viral fevers are not easy to prevent. Most of them are highly contagious and once a wave starts a large number of people tend to contract the infection. You cannot get yourself vaccinated against them, because as we have already mentioned they are not caused by a specific type of virus.  Overall hygienic practices and a good immune system is the key to protecting yourself from repeated viral infections.

Common Cold and Home Remedies

Common Cold

When we say we have a cough and cold, most of us are describing a whole lot of symptoms  that  are  making  us  feel miserable — a scratchy throat, runny nose,   coughing,   sneezing   and   also probably  muscle  aches,  fatigue,  and headache. This group of symptoms called the common cold is caused by a large number of viruses, though the most common culprits are the rhinovirus, the corona viruses and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Common cold is different from flu, which is caused by either Influenza A or B viruses.  Flu  is  marked  by  high  fever,  and  headache,  muscle  aches, fatigue and weakness can be much worse. Cough and Cold are caused by allergies, viral infections, sinusitis.

Common cold can occur any time in a year. The viruses are seen as invisible droplets in the air we breathe or things we touch. It is most contagious during first 2 to 4 days after symptoms appear and may be contagious up to 3 weeks. It spreads through person to person contact or by breathing in virus particles spread through the air by sneezing or coughing. Touching the mouth or nose after touching the skin or another surface contaminated with the virus also spread a cold.

Chicken Kali Mirch

Chicken Kali Mirch Chicken Kali Mirch is a hot non-vegetarian dish. The dish comprises of chicken cooked in frothy hot gravy and seasoned with black pepper and other spices. The dish is suitable for any grand occasion like weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, corporate parties etc. It is usually served fuming hot with plain rice, jeera rice or pulao. Some savor the dish with parathas as well. The dish is very popular in Northern and North-Western part ofIndia. It can serve as a good antidote for patients suffering from cold and flu. My Non-Bengali neighbor taught me this recipe and last Sunday, I gave my family a good treat by serving them with chicken kali mirch. Here follows the recipe.

Pineapple Halwa

Pineapple Halwa Pineapple halwa (Pineapple pudding) is a festive dish, prepared during major Indian festivals like Holi, Diwali etc. It is dense and gelatinous in appearance. It looks really yummy and tastes great. It is usually served at the end of dinner. It gives a sweet, delightful ending to a scrumptious dinner. It is not only tasty but also bears essential vitamins. I learned it from my mom's colleague. Cooking time: 15 minutes Preparation time: 15 minutes Serves: 4

Achari Mutton

Recipe Name:  Achari Mutton
Author:  Indian Receipies



Ingredients: Mutton, boneless 800 gms. 
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp. 
Onions 4 nos. 
Tomatoes 4 nos. 
Mustard seeds 1 tsp. 
Fenugreek seeds 1/2 tsp. 
Fennel seeds (saunf) 1 tsp. 
Onion seeds (Kalonji) 1 tsp. 
Cloves 5 nos. 
Red chili powder 1 tsp. 
  
Ginger (chopped) 2 tbsps. 
Garlic (chopped) 2 tbsps. 
Whole red chili  8 nos. 
 Coriander (chopped) 1/2 cup 
Mustard Oil 7 tbsps. 
Salt 1 tsp 

Panner Puff

Paneer Puff

Paneer puff is a North Indian pastry. It serves as an incredible way to entice guests at a tea party. It may also function as good refreshment. All, especially kids, are quite fond of it. It is a deep fried pastry stuffed with paneer (firm Indian cheese) cooked in thick gravy or sauce. The sauce should be thick and sticky enough to prevent oozing out of stuffing when one bites on the puff. The paneer puffy is not only tasty but highly nutritious.

Badshahi Roti

Badshahi Roti

These crispy and spicy rotis can be had anytime of the day and contains cauliflower. This rich roti has all the flavours and is colourful and wholesome. As this roti is prepared with tasty ingredients, one can have hot rotis without any chutney or curry. Serving this dish with any curry gives a better taste. The blend of all three flours gives a unique taste to these rotis.

Rajasthani Date Balls

Rajasthani Date Balls These popular 'Date balls' of Rajasthan are prepared during special occasions. Dates contain natural sugar and dietary fiber and are rich in potassium, which helps to lower blood pressure. Here is a non-baked recipe for yummy date balls, low in calories. Try out this delicious recipe instead of high-calorie sweets for any special occasion. Fresh coconut and sesame seeds add a great aroma and taste to this sweet.

Gujia Recipe

Gujia Recipe Gujia is a a very popular north Indian sweet which is always prepared on festivals. It now enjoys fame all overIndia because of its delightful taste. It is mainly a festival sweet prepared during Holi, Diwali etc. In Uttar Pradesh Gujiya is always prepared during Diwali in every household. The outer pocket of gujias is made of flour and the stuffing is made of shredded coconut, dry

Doi Maach

Doi Maach Doi maach is very famous in Bengal, a state in eastern India. It finds a sure-shot place in menu card during all important Bengali festivals and special occasions like weddings, birthday parties, annaprashan etc. It is usually served in lunch with pulao or white steamed rice.

Gulab Jamun Recipe

Gulab Jamun  Gulab Jamun is the most popular North Indian dessert. It is however famous all overIndiabecause of its mouth-watering aroma and luscious taste. The gulab jamun dumplings are made out of milk, flour and milk powder and finally soaked in sugar syrup. All major Indian festivals like Holi, Diwali, Dusshera etc are incomplete without gulab jamuns.

Gobi Mussalam

Gobi Mussalam Gobi Mussalam is an amazing preparation of marinated cauliflower cooked in spicy Mughlai gravy. It is a north Indian dish, especially quite famous in Uttar Pradesh. It is a special dish cooked in Nawabi style. It is suited for all grand occasions like wedding parties, grand festivals etc. The spices used in the dish are simply irresistible and when cooked, gobi mussalam gives out an arresting aroma.Gobimussalam is usually savored hot with parathas.