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News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Struggling With Sticky Dough? Chef Ranveer Brar Has A Simple Fix
Last Updated: Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar took to his social media to share some handy tips that can help you get the perfect dough. If you've ever struggled to make soft rotis or fluffy pooris, you're not alone. Dough that's too sticky, too dry, or just uncooperative can derail even the best culinary intentions. Even seasoned cooks often find themselves guessing. Fortunately, celebrity chef Ranveer Brar has revealed a simple, foolproof technique that eliminates the guesswork and helps you get perfect results every time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ranveer Brar (@ Chef Ranveer Brar took to Instagram to post a detailed video on how to prepare dough that's consistently soft and elastic. Drawing on years of culinary expertise, his approach is as practical as it is insightful, offering a clear path to success for both beginners and seasoned home chefs. At the heart of Brar's technique is one crucial step, getting the moin right. Moin refers to the fat (like ghee or oil) mixed into the flour before adding water, and it plays a key role in determining the dough's final texture. So, how do you know when it's properly incorporated? Brar offers a simple trick: 'Take some dough, form a tight fist and release it. If the dough holds its shape and forms a firm fist, that means it's ready." This quick check, referred to as the 'fist test," is a clever way to confirm that the fat has coated the flour evenly, setting the stage for a pliable, tender dough. Another common misstep is over-kneading. Many people believe that the harder they knead, the better the outcome. Ranveer gently debunks that myth. 'Now, when you knead the dough, you don't need to apply 100 per cent pressure, just about 50 per cent. Once the flour absorbs the moisture, it'll come together on its own. The more you stretch it, the more the gluten develops. Once the dough is ready, transfer it to a clean, beautiful bowl," he advises. His words highlight the importance of a gentle approach. Allowing the flour to slowly absorb water while using only moderate effort prevents the gluten from tightening excessively. This results in dough that's soft, not rubbery and easier to roll and cook. Alongside his kneading technique, Brar offers some expert suggestions to enhance the dough's texture and overall quality. These adjustments can make a noticeable difference in your daily cooking. 'The amount of moin should be just right, not too much, not too little. Don't overwork or over-knead the dough. You can also sprinkle a little semolina (rava) powder into the flour. And even if nothing else, let the dough rest for at least half an hour or at the very least, 20 minutes, before you start working with it." About Chef Ranveer Brar Born in Lucknow, a city known for its regal Awadhi cuisine, Ranveer Brar started his culinary career with humble inspiration from street-side kebab stalls. That passion led him to become the youngest executive chef at a five-star hotel, launching a remarkable career. Over time, he has expanded his influence through food shows, cookbooks and his role as a judge on MasterChef India. Brar is widely respected for blending traditional Indian flavours with modern techniques and for making authentic recipes accessible to a global audience. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Edmonton Journal
5 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
'More acceptance': South Asian hockey summit in Edmonton targets diversity
Dampy Brar never made it to the NHL, but he's made a major mark on the Canadian hockey scene. Article content He's travelled the country, to coach and mentors players from South Asian communities and other minority groups, trying to break the norm of hockey as Canada's, cough, white game. Article content Article content Brar has played minor pro hockey in places as far-fluing as Toledo, Boise and Tacoma. He's played for teams that have marketing gimmick names like the Sabercats, Nighthawks and Storm. This weekend, Brar was on the ice at Edmonton's Downtown Community Arena, putting more than 30 kids of South Asian descent through a series of drills. The South Asian Summit is a collaborative effort between the AZ1 Hockey, South Asian Hockey and the Oilers, and it was designed to make the rink a welcoming place for players of colour. Article content Article content Brar is 49. He was a child of the first large wave of Indian immigrants to Canada. Culturally, there was a stigma against taking sport too seriously, or going into the arts. Families who had sacrificed so much to come to Canada wanted their kids to gain the prestige and financial security that came with science, law and medicine. As well, hockey was seen as a sport that was very, very white (which it was). So, as he came up through the minor-hockey ranks, Brar felt isolated. Article content Article content Now, in 2025, Brar sees a game that has turned the corner. The Abbotsford Canucks just won the AHL's Calder Cup, and featured Arshdeep Bains and former Oiler Jujhar Khaira. The team was coached by Manny Malhotra. Hockey Night in Punjabi has become a national staple. Zayne Parekh was a first-round draft pick of the Calgary Flames in 2024. Chanreet Bassi was taken by Vancouver in this year's PWHL draft. Harnarayan Singh's voice is often heard on Hockey Night in Canada. All the South Asian community is waiting for is the big NHL star. And that's why programs like the South Asian Summit are so important, to give kids the chance to receive instruction and mentorship from coaches who look like them. Article content Article content 'It's coming together for the game of hockey,' said Brar, who won the NHL's Willie O'Ree Award in 2020 for his work with Apna Hockey alongside former collaborator Lali Toor. The award recognizes individuals or organizations that help make the game more accessible and diverse. Brar left Apna a year ago. Article content Article content 'I've seen that transition from very few people who look like me, and now there's lots. Like you walk in arenas in Delta, Surrey, Calgary, Edmonton, Brampton, and we see a lot of our familiar faces. The culture of hockey is now changing as well. There is more acceptance now, but we still have to continue to do what we do,' said Brar. Article content 'We need to do this for our community because there's a lot of passion in the game. If you look at season-ticket holders for Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, even Toronto, in all these areas there are so many South Asians, so many Punjabi families that are taking time of their schedule and paying the money for those season tickets… I think it's needed here for the kids to be inspiring and motivated to have coaches who look like them and have other players in the dressing them that look like them.
Mint
17-07-2025
- Mint
Vivo V60 leak hints at Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC, 6,500mAh battery and triple cameras: Launch timeline tipped
Vivo is reportedly gearing up to unveil the successor to its V50 smartphone in India next month. The upcoming Vivo V60, expected to launch on 19 August, has been the subject of several leaks, revealing key specifications, colour variants, and even design renders ahead of its official debut. According to noted tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh), the Vivo V60 could come equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, a notable upgrade over the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 featured in the V50. The handset is also said to pack a massive 6,500mAh battery, potentially supporting 90W fast charging, as hinted by recent TUV and SIRIM listings. Brar suggests that the upcoming smartphone may continue the brand's focus on photography, possibly offering 50MP cameras, although the exact camera configuration remains unclear. The leaked renders point to a triple rear camera setup, arranged uniquely within a pill-shaped camera island, with an additional lens and LED flash positioned alongside it. Vivo's branding appears on the bottom-left corner of the rear panel. In terms of aesthetics, the Vivo V60 could be launched in three distinct colour options: Mist Grey, Moonlit Blue, and Auspicious Gold, further adding to its premium appeal. Adding to the excitement, the tipster also claims that Vivo might introduce OriginOS, its custom user interface based on Android 16, in India alongside the new handset. This would mark the first appearance of OriginOS in the Indian market, offering a fresh user experience compared to the company's traditional Funtouch OS. The Vivo V60 is expected to bring several upgrades over its predecessor, the Vivo V50, which made its Indian debut in February this year. The V50 features a 6.77-inch quad-curved AMOLED display with full-HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 4,500 nits. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC and houses a 6,000mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging. Camera-wise, it sports a dual rear camera setup (50MP main + 50MP ultrawide) and a 50MP front camera.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Time of India
Judge's personal security officer shoots self to death with his service revolver in Mohali
A Punjab Police head constable, posted as the personal security officer (PSO) to the sub-divisional judicial magistrate (SDJM) in Dera Bassi, allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his service revolver late Wednesday evening. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The deceased was identified as Harjeet Singh, a resident of Sundran village in Dera Bassi. His bullet-ridden and blood-stained body was found inside a locked Honda Amaze car, which belonged to the SDJM, police said. Confirming the incident, Dera Bassi deputy superintendent of Police (DSP) Bikramjit Singh Brar said that the police were alerted after the judge informed them that his PSO had gone to drop his daughter off but failed to return and his phone had been switched off. "Following the call, the SHO of Dera Bassi police station launched a search. Later, a constable from Chandigarh Police who lives near the area noticed the vehicle with the officer's body inside and informed the local police," said DSP Brar. Upon reaching the scene, police found the car engine running and the vehicle locked from inside. 'We had to break the window to open the door. The head constable had shot himself in the middle of his forehead. His service revolver was recovered from inside the vehicle,' the DSP added. No suicide note was found from the spot. The motive behind the alleged suicide remains unknown. DSP Brar said that preliminary inquiry revealed that Harjeet Singh was a well-mannered and soft-spoken individual. 'He had worked as a PSO to several judges in the past and had never shown signs of stress or depression,' he said. The deceased's mobile phone has been seized for forensic examination, and his family has been informed. The police have initiated inquest proceedings under Section 174 of the CrPC, and further investigations are underway.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Breaking bench hierarchies: Chandigarh schools push for inclusion
Chandigarh: Inspired by a model gaining traction in Kerala, some govt schools in Chandigarh have begun doing away with the traditional row-wise classroom layout in a bid to end the backbencher label that often sidelines quieter students. Schools like GMSSS Sector 9 and GMSSS Sector 19 are now seating students in semicircles or semi-rectangles to ensure equal visibility, eye contact, and participation across the room. The move is part of efforts supported by the UT education department to promote inclusive classrooms where no student is confined to the margins, physically or socially. Teachers say the new arrangements allow them to engage with all students more evenly, and discourage fixed seating that often reinforces groupings based on marks or popularity. "This is not just an experiment. We will not let it fizzle out," said director of school education Harsuhinder Pal Singh Brar. "Wherever infrastructure permits, all govt schools in Chandigarh will follow this. We want every child to feel seen, heard and valued, regardless of where they sit." At GMSSS-9, teachers say the new seating pattern has made classrooms more dynamic. Morning assemblies now include brief activities to mix student groups, and classrooms have been rearranged to support flexible seating. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cách giao dịch ETH/USD mà không cần nắm giữ Ether IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo "Some students who usually kept to the back benches are now more visible and taking part," said a teacher, calling the shift a positive step. GMSSS-19 has also begun rotating seating in several classes. Staff members say the approach has helped break usual groupings and encouraged more cross-group interaction. Teachers are keeping a close watch to ensure the changes are effective and inclusive for all students. The education department will coordinate with school heads for regular feedback. "Classrooms shape character," Brar added. "If we break down invisible barriers here, we will raise citizens who treat each other as equals everywhere."
