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Wholesome Mexican Cantina Bowl with Rajma Beans – A Fusion Power Bowl!

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🌯 A Spicy, Comforting Hug in a Bowl! There’s something incredibly satisfying about digging into a big, vibrant bowl packed with spicy beans, creamy guacamole, zesty salad, and hearty rice. Today, I’m sharing a fusion-style  Mexican Cantina Bowl  with a healthy Indian twist— red rajma beans ! This bowl is a perfect balance of protein, fiber, flavor, and crunch. Whether you're meal-prepping, craving something comforting, or looking to clean up your diet, this dish checks all the boxes. 🧂 Ingredients You’ll Need: 1 cup soaked and boiled red beans (rajma) 1 cup diced mushrooms 100g tofu or paneer 1 shredded lettuce 1 tomato, diced ½ cup shredded cheese (optional) Salt & pepper to taste 1 cup guacamole 1 cup cooked brown rice For the tofu/paneer marinade: 2 tsp chilli paste 2 cloves garlic, finely diced Salt 1 tsp soy sauce For sautéing: 2 tsp olive oil 🥄 Step-by-Step Instructions In a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons of chilli paste, finely diced garlic, a pinch of salt, and 1 t...

Crisp Harmony: Dal & Peanut Tikkis on Beetroot Cloud

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Looking for a protein-packed, fiber-rich, and deliciously crisp snack that’s also easy to digest? These  Moong Dal, Chana Dal & Peanut Tikkis  are the perfect blend of health and taste. They're shallow-fried for a guilt-free crunch and served on a creamy, colorful beetroot-curd base that’s as appealing to the eyes as it is to your gut! 🥦 Nutritional Highlights: Moong Dal & Chana Dal : Rich in plant-based protein, fiber, and iron Peanuts : Provide healthy fats and a satisfying crunch Sattu Atta : Keeps you full longer and supports digestion Beetroot & Curd : Detoxifies and aids gut health with probiotics 🍽️ Ingredients For the Tikki: ½ cup Moong Dal (soaked 3–4 hrs) ½ cup Chana Dal (soaked 3–4 hrs) ¼ cup peanuts (raw) 2 green chilies 1-inch piece ginger 1 bunch fresh coriander leaves Salt to taste 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp chaat masala 1 medium onion (finely chopped) 2 tbsp sattu atta 1 tsp oil (for shallow frying) For the Base: 1 cup hung curd 2...

Are We Addicted to Filters? Exploring AI Face-Tuning and Identity Crisis

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A swipe here, a soft blur there, a little nose lift, and voilà — the perfect selfie is born. But what happens when the face in your phone camera no longer matches the one in your mirror? In the age of AI beauty filters and face-tuning apps, our perception of ourselves is becoming more artificial, curated, and — let’s face it — confused. From casual Instagram stories to full-on TikTok glow-ups, filters have seeped into our daily digital lives. But at what cost? This blog explores the growing addiction to AI beauty filters, the psychological toll of hyper-edited selfies, and how our digital self-image is affecting real-life identity and self-worth. The Rise of AI Beauty Filters Gone are the days when filters were just fun dog ears or color tones. Today’s  AI beauty filters  are incredibly advanced. They don’t just adjust lighting — they reshape your jawline, plump your lips, smooth your skin, and widen your eyes, all in real time. Apps like FaceApp, YouCam, and TikTok’s beauty m...

Meta’s Llama 4 Ushers in a New Era for AI

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 On  April 5–6, 2025 , Meta unveiled the  Llama 4  model family, introducing a groundbreaking  10 million token context window —a leap forward in  multimodal AI . This marks a significant shift, expanding what AI can process in a single context and reshaping the landscape for developers and enterprises alike. What Is Llama 4? Llama 4 arrives in three variants:  Scout ,  Maverick , and the upcoming  Behemoth . All are  mixture-of-experts (MoE) models—meaning they use sparse activation so only relevant experts process data, boosting efficiency  youtube.com +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 youtube.com +15 . Scout : Total parameters: 109 billion; active: 17 billion with 16 experts Staggering  10 million token context window Natively  multimodal  (text + images) Optimized for single-GPU usage, especially NVIDIA H100   rohan-paul.com +3 en.wikipedia.org +3 llm-stats.com +3 rohan-paul.com rohan-paul.com +2 theverge.com +2 ...

Homemade Chole Bhature Recipe – A North Indian Delight

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If you’ve ever walked through the bustling streets of Delhi or Punjab, you’ve likely caught a whiff of spicy, aromatic chole being served with piping hot, puffed-up bhature. Chole Bhature is a beloved North Indian dish that's rich, indulgent, and perfect for breakfast or brunch on a weekend. The spicy chickpea curry pairs beautifully with the soft, deep-fried bread, making every bite a flavorful experience. This homemade version is easier than you think and brings restaurant-quality flavor right into your kitchen. Ingredients For the Chole (Chickpea Curry) 1 cup dried chickpeas (or 2 cups canned chickpeas) 2 medium onions, finely chopped 2 medium tomatoes, pureed 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste 2 green chilies, slit 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 black tea bag (for color, optional) 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon red chili powder (optional) 1½ teaspoons coriander powder 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon amchur (dry mango) powder or a sque...