AFVOA Newletters of Year 2004

Page 22 of 153 happiness. Q – Question: Ask many questions, because you are here to learn. R – Relax: Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that things always have a way of working out in the end. S – Share: Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything that you invest in others will return to you many times over. T – Try: Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You will be amazed by what you can accomplish. U – Use: Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that is wasted has no value. Talent that is used will bring unexpected rewards. V – Value: Value the friends and family members who have supported and encouraged you and be there for them as well. W – Work: Work hard every day and be the best person you can be, but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second chance. X – X-ray: Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you will see the goodness and beauty within. Y – Yield: Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you will find success at the end of the road. Z – Zoom: Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead focus on your abilities, your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow. {contributed by Col A Krishnaswami, VrC, VSM**} For Your Palate 92. You may try out the following dishes and tell us whether we could have Maharaj serve these during our next meeting. Dhokla Ingredients Gram flour 350 gms. Mustard Seeds 1 tsp Curd (yogurt) 1 cup Chopped Ginger 1 tbsp Chopped green chilli 1 tbsp. Soda bi-carb 1 tsp Turmeric powder ½ tsp. Chopped green coriander 1 tbsp Fresh grated coconut ½ cup Lemon 1 no Method 1. Take gram flour in a bowl. Add beaten Curd/Yogurt and warm water. Whisk well to remove all lumps. The mixture should have a thick consistency. Add salt and cover it and leave it to ferment for 3-4 hours. 2. Make a paste of ginger and green chillies. 3. Add this paste to the fermented mixture. Add turmeric powder and correct seasoning. 4. Keep the steamer ready on the flame. 5. Grease a dhokla mould or a shallow cake tin with a little oil. In a small bowl take one teaspoon of soda bi-carb, 1 teaspoon oil and juice of 1 lemon. Mix well and add this to the