How to prepare and Best recommended books study material for GATE exam

Preparing for GATE can be as easy as preparing for your college examinations. Just take little cautions while studying any topic and do remember that GATE paper focus on your in depth knowledge of subject, your basics, presence of mind during examination etc.
I’ll recommend following while preparing for your GATE exams people may differ as this is my personnel opinion :
  Always follow standard books for GATE. Try to cover complete syllabus. If not possible expertise in what ever portion of syllabus you practice.
  Try preparing notes after reading every chapter/topic. This may initially take some time but will help you while revising before paper. Click here for expert tips to prepare notes for GATE.
  While reading any chapter/topic do ask your self following questions "What", "How", and "Why" and see improvement
  Best way to prepare is to follow cycle Learn, Test, Analyze, Improve, Learn, Test, Analyze, Improve ……
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  Don’t worry if your percentage in university exams is low as GATE admissions do not consider them. Just maintain minimum percentage required by many colleges including IIT’s. Look at GATE Cutoff and eligibility section to know eligibility and cut off of various colleges.
  Group study is one of the best ways of preparation. Divide sections/topics between you and your partner and have a brief session on topic from your friend before you actually start topic. This will save your time and efforts and will improve your and your partner’s understanding on the topic.
  Normally coaching GATE is not required but if you are not able to concentrate much then this is a good option.

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Pronouns

Pronouns are words that replace nouns. He, she, I, myself, yourself, these, who and what are all examples of pronouns.
A pronoun saves us from repeating a noun. Compare:

• Anthony lives in London. Anthony works in a shop near Anthony’s brother’s house. 
• Anthony lives in London. He works in a shop near his brother’s house.
  [He and his are pronouns. They replace Anthony and Anthony's brother's.]

There are many different types of pronouns in English. Here are some lists, with explanations and examples:

• Personal pronouns: I, me, you, him, . . .
• Reflexive pronouns: myself, yourself, ourselves, . . .
• Possessive pronouns: mine, yours, ours, . . .
• Interrogative pronouns: what, who, whom, . . .

• Relative pronouns: who, which, that, . . .
• Demonstrative pronouns: this, that, these, . . .
• Intensive pronouns vs. reflexive pronouns
  

Adjectives and adverbs

What is the difference between an adverb and an adjective? When and how do we use adjectives an adverbs?

Adjectives

• What are adjectives?
• Comparative and superlative forms of adjectives bigger, older, more expensive, . . .
• Possessive adjectives and pronouns my, mine, your, yours, . . .

Adverbs

• What are adverbs?
• Adverbs of frequency – word order always, never, usually, . . .
• Adverbs of manner: list of 50
• Irregular adverbs well, fast, . . .

Prepositions

A preposition can show us the position of something. It can also express time. Sometimes a preposition follows a verb, sometimes it follows an adjective.
Here are some examples of different types of prepositions:

• Prepositions of place  on, under, next to, among, . . .
• Prepositions of direction to, from, in, into, through, . . .
• Prepositions of time in, on, during, for, over, by, until, . . .
• Prepositions: in, on, at

• Prepositional verbs agree to, apologise for, . . .

• Prepositions after adjectives (1) afraid of, angry about, . . .
• Prepositions after adjectives (2) aware of, depend on, . . .

Modal verbs

Modal verbs, sometimes called modals, are auxiliary verbs (helping verbs). They express such things as possibility, probability, permission and obligation.

• Can, could, might, may, must, should, will, would and shall are modal verbs.
• We use a modal verb before a second verb.
• Modal verbs are not followed by ‘to’.
• Modal verbs can have more than one meaning and usage.

Modal verbs to express ability

• Can, could, was able to – modal verbs to express ability
  

Modal verbs to express permission

• Can, can’t, could, may: modal verbs for permission

Modal verbs to express probability and certainty (modal verbs of deduction)

• Present tense modal verbs of deduction: must, can’t, may, might, could
• Past tense modal verbs of deduction: must have, can’t have, couldn’t have

Modal verbs to express obligation

• Should – to express weak obligation, advice
• Should have – to express unfulfilled obligation in the past

Modal verbs – past tense forms and negatives

• Modal verbs – past tense forms
• Modal verbs – negative forms
• ‘Had to’ vs. ‘must have’

Verb structures in English

Verb forms can be confusing in English. For instance, when do we use the infinitive form go and when should we use the -ing form going?
These are the different structures that we use when there are two verbs together in a sentence:

• Verb + bare infinitive - I can go there.
• Verb + -ing - I love going there.
• Verb + to + infinitive - I want to go there.
• Verb + object + to + infinitive - He wants me to go there.

Conditional sentences

Learners of English often have problems with conditional sentences. One problem is knowing which conditional to use. We may then have difficulties with the construction of the conditional sentence.
Here are all four conditional forms in English, with examples and explanations of when and how to use them.
Zero conditional
If people eat too, much they get fat.
Zero conditional – examples, structure, usage

First conditional
If I have time, I will visit you.
First conditional – examples, structure, usage
Second conditional
If I had more time, I would travel the world.
Second conditional – examples, structure, usage
Third conditional
If I had had time, I would have gone to the football match.
Third conditional – examples, structure, usage
See also: Stuart’s article Common mistakes in conditional sentences.

List of all English tenses

A list of all English tenses, including:

- the structure of each tense
- explanations of usage
- examples of common errors and how to avoid making them.

Present tenses

• Structure of present simple
• Structure of present continuous

Past tenses

• Structure of past simple
• Structure of past continuous

Present perfect tenses

• Structure of present perfect (simple)
• Structure of present perfect (continuous)

• Past perfect tenses

• Structure of past perfect (simple)
• Structure of past perfect (continuous)

Future tenses

• Structure of future simple
• Structure of future continuous
• Structure of ‘going to’ future
• Present tenses used for the future
• Structure of future perfect (simple)
• Structure of future perfect (continuous)

Passive tenses

• Structure of passive forms
• Structure of all past tense passive forms

 

Jalpaiguri bifurcation takes the number of districts in Bengal to 20

A new district is being carved out by bifurcating Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal with a view to expedite government services. The new district will be Alipurduar. This will be state’s 20^th district and will get status of district on June 25, 2014.
People were facing delays in delivery of government services for being far from the district headquarters. It took a lot of time to reach district headquarters. The creation of new district through bifurcation will help the people in availing government services.

Magnus Carlsen becomes first man to hold the Chess Triple Crown; but he is not the first player

World Champion Magnus Carlsen has become the first man in the history of Chess to hold the Chess Triple Crown by holding the World Blitz, Rapid, and Classic titles consecutively. 
However, he is not the first player to have achieved this feat. Before him, Ms. Susan Polgar did it back in 1996.  Polgar was the first chess player in the world to hold all three world titles in a row, reasonably making her the first player to hold a chess Triple Crown.
Ms Susan Polgar was the first chess player in the world to hold all three world titles successively, fairly making her the first player to hold a chess Triple Crown.
However, there are some dissimilarities between Carlsen’s newly achieved Triple Crown and Polgar’s. First, Polgar won FIDE’s Women’s World Blitz, Rapid, and Classic titles while Carlsen won the Men’s. While, Carlsen won all three titles in one 12-month period, Polgar held her titles contemporaneously, but won them in different years.

Pen Pinter prize to novelist Salman Rushdie

Eminent novelist Salman Rushdie (67), author of Midnight’s Children and The Satanic Verses, has been named the winner of Pen Pinter prize for 2014. The award was instituted in 2009 by writers’ charity English Pen in memory of British writer Harold Pinter.The prize will be presented on October 9, 2014 at an event at the British Library in London.
Rushdie went into hiding in 1989 after The Satanic Verses triggered extensive protests by Muslims and a fatwa was released from Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini.
He was conferred Knighthood in 2007 contributions to literature. His other noted books include Haroun and the Sea of Stories and The Moor’s Last Sigh.

Iraq crisis could impact oil prices in India

Indian government is keeping a close watch on the ongoing crisis in Iraq where terrorist groups led by ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) are attacking and capturing regions in the country. Though the crisis hasn’t yet caused any disruption in the country’s crude oil supplies to India, it has the potential to push up global crude prices. In FY14, India imported around 13% of its crude oil from Iraq, the most after Saudi Arabia, which provided for about 20% of the country’s oil imports of 190 million tonnes in the year. India’s dependence on Iraq crude oil surged since FY12 after US sanctions on Iran.

Understanding the collusion between El Nino and Monsoon

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is anticipating an El Nino developing in the Pacific and so there is considerable worry over its impact on this year’s monsoon. These concerns seem to escalate with the delayed arrival of rains over Kerala and a retarded monsoon progression towards north.
Around a century back Sir Gilbert Walker, then Director-General of Observatories in India, found indications that changes in the Pacific affects the monsoon. With more studies, scientific understanding of the ‘El Nino Southern Oscillation’ (ENSO) has increased significantly in recent decades.
It must be noted that not every El Nino hinders the monsoon. But when the Pacific Ocean becomes exceptionally warm the probability of monsoon turning deficient rises sharply. When the Pacific is neither too warm nor cool, there is only a 16% chance of a monsoon ending in a drought. As per rainfall data for 126 years, the possibility of a drought soars to over 40% when there is an El Nino.
Some cases of El Nino’s impact: 

• 1997 was a year of one of the most powerful El Nino events in the last century. The waters of the equatorial Pacific Ocean had warmed sharply even before the onset of monsoon. As such a phenomenon typically stymies monsoon rains over India, a severe drought was widely predicted. However, the monsoon that year ended with above average rains.
• In 2002, a moderate El Nino surprisingly broke down the monsoon which resulted into a massive drought.

Non- Fried Kachori ( Non- Fried Snacks )

Kachoris are a delight for the diner – nutritious and tasty at the same time. But the one black spot that usually mars the goodness of kachoris is that they are deep-fried. Here is a non-fried version of kachori that you’re sure to enjoy as much as the original. You can now indulge in the protein boost of moong dal without worrying about the calories of a deep-fried snack!
Add your private note Soaking Time:  8 Hours
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Baking Time:  25 Minutes
Baking Temperature:  180ºC (360ºF)

Ingredients

For The Dough3/4 cup plain flour (maida)
2 tsp melted ghee
salt to taste

For The Stuffing1/2 cup split yellow gram , soaked overnight
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
1/2 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
1/2 tsp sesame seeds (til)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
2 tsp fennel powder
2 tsp sugar
salt to taste

Other Ingredients1/4 tsp oil for greasing

Method
For the dough

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, add enough water and knead into soft dough using enough water.
2. Divide the dough into 10 to 12 small equal portions and roll out each into a 63mm (2”) diameter thin circle. Cover with a wet muslin cloth and keep aside.
   

For the stuffing

1. Drain the moong dal, add 2 to 3 tbsp of water and pressure cook for 1 whistle. Drain again and keep aside.
2. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds, carom seeds, fennel seeds, sesame seeds, asafoetida and sauté for a few seconds, while stirring continuously.
3. When the seeds crackle, add the moong dal, turmeric powder, chilli powder, ginger-green chilli paste, fennel powder, sugar and salt and mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring continuously.
4. Remove from the flame and cool slightly.
5. Divide the stuffing 10 to 12 equal portions and shape into round balls. Keep aside.

How to proceed

1. Place a puri on a flat dry surface and put a portion of the stuffing in the centre and seal the edges on top.
   
2. Give a round shape to each kachori by rolling between the palms.
   
3. Repeat with the remaining puris and stuffing to make more kachoris.
   
4. Arrange on a greased baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180ºc (360ºf) for 15 to 20 minutes.Serve hot.
   

Soya Mutter Pasanda

A scrumptious subzi that is also very simple to make! Green peas and soya chunks come together in an all-new style! Most of the preparations can be done well in advance, so you can whip this dish together in a jiffy! Boiled onion paste and tomato puree can be made and stored in the refrigerator to be used as required. Boiled onion paste imparts a good flavour and reduces the cooking time. A dash of cream adds a royal touch; feel free to add 2 to 3 tablespoons if you want it richer! Relish with roti or steaming hot rice.

Ingredients

1 tbsp soya oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1/4 cup boiled onion paste
1/4 cup fresh tomato puree
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp sugar
salt to taste
1/2 cup boiled green peas
1/4 cup soaked and roughly chopped soya nuggets
1 tbsp fresh cream
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania) for garnishing

Method

1. Heat the soya oil in a kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
2. When the seeds crackle, add the ginger-garlic paste and boiled onion paste and sauté till it turns golden brown in colour.
3. Lower the flame, add the tomato purée and sauté till the mixture leaves oil.
4. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala, sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons water and simmer for another 5 to 7 minutes while stirring continuously.
5. Add the green peas and soya chunks, mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Add the cream and mix well.
7. Serve hot garnished with coriander.

Kadhai Paneer ( Punjabi Subzi )

A tantalizing dish to rustle up when you are in a hurry. Replace the paneer with mixed boiled vegetables to make subzi kadai.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into 1 inch cubes
oil for deep-frying
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds , dry roasted and crushed
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 cup fresh cream
1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
salt to taste
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
1/4 tsp punjabi garam masala
1/2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania) for the garnish

Method

1. Heat the oil in a deep non- stick kadhai and fry the paneer cubes for 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Put in warm water for 15 minutes. Drain again and keep aside.
3. Heat the butter in a kadhai, add the coriander seeds and sauté for half a minute.
4. Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
5. Add the tomatoes and sauté with ¼ cup of water for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
6. Add more ¼ cup of water and cook on a medium flame for another 6 to 7 minutes or till the oil separates from the gravy, while stirring occasionally.
7. Add the chilli powder, cream and dried fenugreek leaves and salt and simmer for 2 minutes.
8. Add the paneer, cardamom powder, punjabi garam masala and sugar and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
9. Serve hot garnished with coriander.

Malai Kofta

With malai kofta, it is always celebration time! this is one dish which nobody will get bored of even if it is served at every party. The koftas themselves are so tasty that they can easily be served as a snack along with tea. You could microwave or shallow fry the koftas if you want to avoid deep frying them.
Add your private note Preparation Time: 25 mins
Cooking Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

For The Koftas1/2 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
1/2 cup boiled and grated potatoes
1 tbsp milk powder
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tsp chilli powder
a pinch turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 cup grated carrot
2 tbsp finely chopped capsicum
1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1/2 tsp grated garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste

For The Gravy5 large tomatoes
2 large onions
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
2 small sticks cinnamon (dalchini)
1 tbsp cashewnut (kaju) paste
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp punjabi garam masala
1 tsp chilli powder
4 tbsp butter
salt to taste

To Be Ground Into A Paste (for The Gravy)15 garlic (lehsun) cloves
25 ginger (adrak)
5 green chillies

Other Ingredients oil for deep-frying
1 tbsp fresh cream for the garnish

Method
For the koftas

1. Combine all the ingredients together and divide it into 8 equal portions.
2. Roll each portion into a cylindrical shape and deep-fry them over a medium flame in hot oil till they are golden brown. Drain and keep aside.

For the gravy

1. Put the tomatoes in hot water for 10 minutes. Remove and blend into a puree.
2. Blend the onions in a liquidiser with very little water.
3. Heat the butter in a pan, add the onions and stir-fry for 5 minutes till light brown.
4. Add the cloves, cinnamon and onion paste and fry again for 2 minutes.
5. Add the tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Add 1 cup of water and boil for 3 to 4 minutes.
7. Pour the mixture into a blender, add the cornflour and sugar and blend.
8. Put to cook again and add the punjabi garam masala, chilli powder, salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.

Paneer Corn Korma ( Protein Rich Recipes )

Paneer corn korma, this protein rich dish is packed with the goodness of curds and paneer, and tastes great with piping hot parathas. Protein-rich foods like coconut, poppy seeds and cashewnuts are dry roasted and blended well to make a masala that imparts a rich flavour to this delicacy. Our body cells, which are made of proteins, undergo continuous wear and tear; hence, a good supply of proteins is necessary to make up for this.
Add your private note Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

For The Masala1/4 cup freshly grated coconut
2 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
6 to 8 cashewnuts (kaju)
3 to 4 green chillies , roughly chopped

Other Ingredients5 tsp oil
3/4 cup paneer , cut into 37 mm. (1 1/2”) pieces
1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1 to 2 cardamom (elaichi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
3/4 cup beaten fresh curds (dahi)
3/4 cup sweet corn kernels

For The Garnish2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method
For the masala

1. Heat a kadhai, add the coconut and dry roast on a slow flame till it turns light pink in colours, while stirring continuously.
2. Add the poppy seeds and cashewnuts and dry roast on a slow flame for another minute, while stirring continuously. Keep aside to cool.
3. Add the green chillies and blend in a mixer till smooth, adding little water. Keep aside.

How to proceed

1. Heat 3 tsp of oil in a kadhai, add the paneer and sauté on a medium flame till they turn light brown in colour. Remove and keep aside.
2. Heat the remaining 2 tsp of oil in the same kadhai, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour. Remove and keep aside to cool.
3. Blend in a mixer till smooth, adding water if required. Keep aside.
4. Combine the prepared masala and onion paste in a pan and sauté on a medium flame for a minute.
5. Add the tomatoes, cardamom, chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and ¼ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring continuously.
6. Add the paneer cubes, curds, corn and 1/3 cup of water, mix well and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring twice in between. Serve hot garnished with coriander.

Pindi Chole

A popular variation of the versatile Chole, this is different from the regular preparation in terms of texture and colour. Pindi Chole is a dry dish, where the Chole are coated very lightly with the gravy. Tea leaves give this dish its rich colour.
Add your private note Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup kabuli chana (white chick peas), soaked overnight
2 tbsp chana dal (split bengal gram), soaked overnight
2 black cardamoms (badi elaichi)
25 mm. (1") stick of cinnamon (dalchini)
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 tsp tea leaves
1/2 cup grated onions
1 1/2 tsp pomegranate (anardana) powder
1 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
1 tsp thinly sliced green chillies
1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1 tsp punjabi garam masala
1/2 tsp chilli powder
3/4 cup fresh tomato puree
2 tsp chole masala
4 tbsp oil
salt to taste

For the garnish2 tbsp grated paneer (cottage cheese)

Method

1. Drain and wash the kabuli chana and chana dal. Keep aside.
2. Make a small potli by tying the cardamom, cinnamon and tea leaves in a 2" x 2" piece of muslin cloth.
3. Pressure cook the kabuli chana, chana dal, the potli, soda-bi-carb, salt and 2½ cups of water for 2 whistles.
4. Discard the potli and keep aside.
5. Heat the oil in a kadhai, add the onions and sauté till they are golden brown.
6. Add in the pomegranate seed powder, ginger paste, green chillies, coriander powder, Punjabi garam masala and chilli powder.
7. Add the tomato purée and salt and cook till the oil separates from the gravy.
8. Add the kabuli chana and chana dal alongwith the water and chole masala.
9. Cook till the chole is completely dry.
10. Serve hot garnished with paneer.

Veggie Burger ( Burgers and Smoothies Recipe)

The veggie burger is one of the most common burgers around, but let me tell you upfront that this recipe is not a run-of-the-mill one! it is a wonderful indo-western combo, as the tikki imbibes true indian spices while the spread uses chilli sauce and oregano to perk up the mayonnaise. Also, unlike the common burgers in which the vegetables are boiled, here we use raw vegetables sautéed to perfection. The complementary colours of the capsicum and potatoes in the salad ensure that it looks very tempting too!

Ingredients

For The Cutlets1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped potatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped french beans
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped cabbage
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1/4 cup plain flour (maida)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 cup plain flour (maida) dissolved in 3/4 cup water
bread crumbs for rolling
oil for deep-frying

For The Chilli Mayo Spread2 tbsp chilli sauce
4 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp dried oregano

For The Salad1 cup sliced coloured capsicum (red , yellow and green)
1/2 cup boiled and peeled potatoes , cut into long strips like french fries
1 tbsp butter
salt and freshly ground black pepper powder powder to taste

Other Ingredients4 burger buns
4 tsp melted butter
4 lettuce leaves
4 cheese slices

Accompaniments french fries

Method
For the cutlets

1. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for a minute.
2. Add all the vegetables and cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes or till the vegetables are cooked, while stirring occasionally. Sprinkle a little water to avoid the vegetables from burning.
3. Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt and sauté on a medium flame for a minute.
4. Add the plain flour and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
5. Remove from the flame, add the coriander and mix well.
6. While the mixture is yet hot, mash it using a potato masher to a coarse mixture. Keep aside.
7. Divide it into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a circle of 75 mm. (3”) diameter and 1 cm thickness.
8. Dip each cutlet in the maida mixture and roll in the bread crumbs till it is evenly coated from all the sides.
9. Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry each cutlet till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides. Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.

For the chilli mayo spread

1. Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well.
2. Divide the spread into 2 equal portions and keep aside.

For the salad

1. Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the coloured capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Add the salt and pepper and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
3. Add the potatoes and sauté on a medium flame for another minute.
4. Remove from the flame and keep aside to cool.
5. Add 1 portion of the chilli mayo spread and mix well.
6. Divide the salad into 4 equal portions and keep aside.

How to proceed

1. Cut each burger bun horizontally into two. Apply ½ tsp of butter on the insides of each half of the burger bun and toast them lightly on a tava (griddle). Keep aside.
2. Apply ¾ tbsp of the chilli mayo spread on each buttered side of the bun half.
3. Place the lower half of a bun on a clean, dry surface with the buttered–spread side facing up.
4. Place 1 lettuce leaf, a cutlet and a cheese slice over it.
5. Spread 1 portion of the salad on it and cover with an upper half of the bun with the buttered–spread side facing down and press it lightly.
6. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more burgers.
7. Serve immediately with french fries.

RECIPE SOURCE : Burgers and Smoothies

Grasshopper Pie ( Eggless Desserts Recipe)

Grasshopper Pie ( Eggless Desserts Recipe)

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A delicate peppermint flavoured mousse set on a chocolate biscuit base and garnished with chocolate curls, this cold dessert is quite refreshing just like the colour portrays it to be! the combination of mint and chocolate also gives it a rather gourmet feel, making it a perfect choice even for formal luncheons.
Add your private note Setting Time:  2 to 3 hours.
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 1 mins
Makes 6 wedges

Ingredients

For The Biscuit Base24 dark chocolate biscuits
3/4 cup melted butter

Other Ingredients1 cup roughly chopped white chocolate
3 tbsp milk
2 drops green food colour
1/4 tsp peppermint essence
1 1/2 cups beaten whipped cream

Handi Khichadi

The handi has a wonderful way of condensing evaporated water and pushing it back into the vessel, making it possible to cook with very little water, and minimizing nutrient loss. What is more, this handy utensil also retains the aromas and flavours of spices to the fullest. Here is a traditional handi khichdi, made with rice and loads of veggies. You will love it so much that you will want to repeat this authentic recipe as often as possible!
Add your private note Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 30 mins

current Affairs Today

Google has launched a service to allow Europeans to ask for personal data to be removed from online search results.
It will now be possible for Europeans to request Google for the removal of their personal data from online search results. The move comes after a landmark European Union court judgment in May 2014, which gave people the “Right to be Forgotten“.
What is the ‘Right to be Forgotten’?

Current Affairs Interactive Quiz: 19 May–25 May 2014

The Current Affairs Quiz of the week 19 May 2014–25 May 2014 has been developed to help the students prepare on varied topics of current affairs. The quizzes have been prepared keeping in mind the requirements of various competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, MBA and others.

Current Affairs Questions-Answers for May 2014-Descriptive Questions

escriptive questions have been prepared by Jagranjosh.com to check the analytical ability and subjective knowledge of the candidates.  In recent times descriptive questions related to current affairs with base in the subject matter is gaining prominence in the competitive exams. It is with this view we intend to provide few descriptive questions that covers the important events of the May 2014.

1. Analyse the voter’s turnout of General Election 2014 and contrast it with past elections.

2. Write short notes on following in not more than 100 words
a) French resolution on Syria in UN Security Council
b) General Elections 2014
c) Military Coup in Thailand
d)  RhODIS and its effectiveness in preventing poaching of Rhinos
e) Human Proteome Map

3. Critically examine the SIT on Black Money constituted by the Union government. How far, do you think, it will help in unearthing black money and how it will help Indian economy?

4. Comment on following
a) Gas deal between Russia and China
b) Maritime Silk Road Development Project
c) Narendra Modi becoming 15th Prime Minister of India
d) Kasturirangan report on Waste-to-Energy

5. Bring out the measures taken by Reserve Bank of India to make the use of ATMs disabled friendly. What other measures you can suggest?

6. Briefly discuss about Drishti System and its importance in the Indian Aviation sector.

7. Write on the following not more than 50 words
a) Element 117
b) Justice (retd) M B Shah
c) Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal
d) SIMBEX 2014
e) Russi Mody
f) James Beard Award 2014
g) Uber Cup 2014
h) Right to be Forgotten
i) DGCA Guidelines on Real Time Tracking of Aircrafts
j) Nripendra Misra

8. Critically analyse the move of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to invite the leaders of the 8 SAARC nations during his swearing-in ceremony. Do you think this move will help India realize Guzral Doctrine in its true sense and lead to strategic repositioning of India in South Asia vis-à-vis China?

Rojer, Groenefeld win French Open mixed doubles title

PARIS (AP) -- Jean-Julien Rojer of the Netherlands and Anna-Lena Groenefeld of Germany won the mixed doubles title at the French Open by defeating eighth-seeded Nenad Zimonjic of Serbia and Julia Goerges of Germany 4-6, 6-2, 10-7 on Thursday.

Rojer was playing his first Grand Slam final while Groenefeld won the mixed doubles title at Wimbledon with Mark Knowles of the Bahamas in 2009.

''I gained a friend this week. I lost one, because I had to tell some other player that I'm not playing with her,'' Rojer said. ''So I hope she understands, especially now. But I apologized like 18 times to her.''

Rojer and Groenefeld were teaming up for the first time.

''Actually, I was asking around,'' Groenefeld said. ''No one wanted to play with me, and then he said yes.''

Nariyal Barfi

Ingredients

3 cups - fresh coconut

600 gms - Condensed milk (sweetened)

1/2 cup - Sugar

5 tbsp - ghee

1 tbsp - cardamom powder

1 cup - almonds, blanched and cut into slivers 

Method

• Heat a heavy bottomed pan and add the coconut, condensed milk and sugar in it.

• Mix well and cook on low heat till the condensed milk gets reduced to a quarter of its original quantity (or till the mixture attains a fudge like consistency).

• Add the ghee and mix well.  

• Cook again till the ghee begins to separate from the fudge.

• Mix cardamom powder to it and turn off the heat.

• Grease a large platter and layer the mixture on it and smooth it out.

• Top the entire surface with the slivered almonds.

• Allow it to cool a little, then cut into squares.

• Let it set, then remove the barfis from the platter and store in an air tight container.