Deserve some rest...Dessert later
@arunima25 (93194)
Bangalore, India
January 28, 2021 4:23am CST
Good afternoon from this side of the planet
It's 3:40 PM here and I have been awake since 5 in the morning. And I have done a lot since morning.
Happy to see that I have striked most of the things on my to do list
That makes me happy.
It has been a warm and sunny day. An ideal one for laundry. I washed two of my blankets and one big comforter and they all are happy, fresh and crisp after a good sun exposure.
After lunch, I helped my younger one with one of her Political science lessons and it was good revisiting lesson on India's foreign policy. Teaching my daughters and students help me a lot to refresh and update my information and understanding
Now the major work that's left is making a special dessert carrot halwa ( Indian sweet dish made from carrots,sugar,dry fruits and condensed milk). You can see those red carrots peeled and getting washed in sink there in picture. I will grate it before going for nap. My home made condensed milk is ready. So it will be quick to make it after my nap.
Now I will just quickly tidy up my kitchen and wash few dishes left from lunch. Then I deserve a power nap for 30 minutes. Catch you later.
One big accomplishment of today has been clearing all old notifications here. Now we are starting fresh
It's 3:40 PM here and I have been awake since 5 in the morning. And I have done a lot since morning. Happy to see that I have striked most of the things on my to do list That makes me happy.
It has been a warm and sunny day. An ideal one for laundry. I washed two of my blankets and one big comforter and they all are happy, fresh and crisp after a good sun exposure.
After lunch, I helped my younger one with one of her Political science lessons and it was good revisiting lesson on India's foreign policy. Teaching my daughters and students help me a lot to refresh and update my information and understanding
Now the major work that's left is making a special dessert carrot halwa ( Indian sweet dish made from carrots,sugar,dry fruits and condensed milk). You can see those red carrots peeled and getting washed in sink there in picture. I will grate it before going for nap. My home made condensed milk is ready. So it will be quick to make it after my nap.
Now I will just quickly tidy up my kitchen and wash few dishes left from lunch. Then I deserve a power nap for 30 minutes. Catch you later.
One big accomplishment of today has been clearing all old notifications here. Now we are starting fresh19 people like this
20 responses
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
28 Jan 21
I put some ghee( clarified butter) in pan. Then add grated carrots to it. Cover it and cook for a while. Then add sugar and cover and let the carrot cook well on low flame and covered lid. We stir it every now and then to stop it from sticking to bottom. When carrot is well cooked, I open the lid. Let the excessive water dry and then add condensed milk and nuts and raisins to it. We stir it open for some time to get it a bit dry...it should be moist but not runny.
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@rakski (156496)
• Philippines
28 Jan 21
@arunima25 wow, that sounds and delicious
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
28 Jan 21
@rakski It's really delicious. Though time taking, it's worth the effort. Mine is being cooked right now
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@msdivkar (23356)
• India
28 Jan 21
@arunima25 Your stamina to cope up with your daily schedule is amazing. Keep going.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jan 21
@msdivkar Thank you. All credit to yoga and meditation. Helps me stay energetic and focused.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
28 Jan 21
That's my regular working time on weekdays. 5 AM to 4 PM. And then nap of 20_40 minutes and then till 10 in night when I hit my pillow. In between I do come here to give my feet and mind some rest.
It's yummy but a time taking one. I make it only during this season when red carrots are there in market. This is the third time I am making it and it stays for few days in fridge. My daughters love it. Now the next one will be on 16 February on Basant Panchami day to offer as prasad to Goddess Saraswati. That would be last one for the season. I hope I get these carrots by that time.
It's yummy but a time taking one. I make it only during this season when red carrots are there in market. This is the third time I am making it and it stays for few days in fridge. My daughters love it. Now the next one will be on 16 February on Basant Panchami day to offer as prasad to Goddess Saraswati. That would be last one for the season. I hope I get these carrots by that time.3 people like this
@allknowing (153529)
• India
28 Jan 21
I have not eaten carrot halwa in a while. I eat a boiled piece of carrot every day though
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
29 Jan 21
@arunima25 I have a sweet tooth and there is enough stored up here (lol)
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jan 21
That's a healthy choice you made. I have made it few times in this season. I only make it when these red carrots are there. But I just had two spoons when I made it first time around Christmas. I will have another two spoons tomorrow with my breakfast. My occasional sweets are with breakfast so that I can burn it in day time.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jan 21
Hope you had a good night sleep.. It must be a fresh day there now.
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
29 Jan 21
@arunima25 That’s wise of you to keep on top of your diabetes.
I’m still working on notifications. I love it when I see zero.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
5 Feb 21
@DianneN I have learnt to manage with my diabetic condition.
Well, it feels like a big accomplishment when it becomes zero. But then it stays zero for no time. And I love that
. And I love that@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jan 21
I have still not tasted it. But my daughters are relishing. I might have two spoons tomorrow with my breakfast. I prefer to have my occasional sweets in morning meal so that I have a long day to burn it and it doesn't interfere with my sugar levels.
I am happy that I have those notifications back in huge 3 digit number and I am handling them right now
I am happy that I have those notifications back in huge 3 digit number and I am handling them right now1 person likes this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jan 21
My daughters love it. I have made it few times since December and they enjoy it daily. So far in last two months, I just had two spoons of it once. I might have another two spoons tomorrow with my breakfast.
Enjoy the carrot halwa that your mom has made.
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@anil02 (24688)
• India
29 Jan 21
@arunima25 I think it doesn't disturb sugar. we are using it in other way than what is wrong in drinking its Juice. I like mix juice of carrot, red beat route and kinoo.
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jan 21
I have made it few times since December and each time I make enough for a couple of days. My daughters love it and they are having it everyday since DecemberI just tasted it once on Christmas. I am going to have two spoons tomorrow with my breakfast. I have my occasional sweets in morning meal so that I can burn it in the day time with my activities and my sugar doesn't shoot up.
I have made kheer earlier but my family prefers halwa over kheer. Never tried gajar pak. I should check the recipe of it online.
I avoid juices. Doesn't juice disturb your sugars??
I just tasted it once on Christmas. I am going to have two spoons tomorrow with my breakfast. I have my occasional sweets in morning meal so that I can burn it in the day time with my activities and my sugar doesn't shoot up.
I have made kheer earlier but my family prefers halwa over kheer. Never tried gajar pak. I should check the recipe of it online.
I avoid juices. Doesn't juice disturb your sugars??1 person likes this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
30 Jan 21
Yes, the carrot is well cooked with sugar before adding condensed milk and nuts. I have shared the recipe with rakski in the comments below. You can check it if you are interested.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
30 Jan 21
@arunima25 I'm glad it lasted a while so you could enjoy it.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
30 Jan 21
My family loved the dessert and they have been relishing it since last two days. Today I had a small bit with my breakfast and it was really delicious
You are right. Learning never ceases. We learn each day and we should be open to it.
You are right. Learning never ceases. We learn each day and we should be open to it.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jan 21
I love to stay busy. I get restless after few hours of being lazy. I can only enjoy breaks between works.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jan 21
I love to stay busy and be occupied with something or the other. And that gets a lot done in a day Have a good time
Have a good time1 person likes this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jan 21
I did. My power nap in afternoon is a must for me. My body starts slowing down in the afternoon around 3_4. It is a long day since 5 in the morning and it demands for refuelling
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@ExplorewtMe (6332)
• Nairobi, Kenya
28 Jan 21
Well done you do deserve a power nap. Have a good day.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
28 Jan 21
I took a nap for 40 minutes. I am feeling refreshed now.
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jan 21
I will definitely post the picture of finished product with my next post. Hopefully I should be able to do it today. I have lots of notifications to handle right now.Few more mylotters want to see the finished product. It was delicious
Few more mylotters want to see the finished product. It was delicious1 person likes this
@prinzcy (32299)
• Malaysia
29 Jan 21
@arunima25 ours are sour. I don't think people would eat it as dessert. There are many variation but none are dessert.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jan 21
@prinzcy Oh! I see. This one is a dessert. I guess they would be used as side dishes.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jan 21
Oh! I have never heard of them. I would check for garlic and lime halwa recipes. Are they desserts??
This dessert is a popular one in India and favourite of many.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
30 Jan 21
It is very popular and a delicious dessert here. My family has been enjoying it since last two days. Today I had a little with my breakfast.. It's really yummy
. It's really yummy1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (91126)
• United States
29 Jan 21
You do sound like you've had a busy day today. It's still early here and I haven't crossed anything off my "to do" list except have coffee 
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
30 Jan 21
Well, you are done with the most important one..having a coffee.Now you should be fresh and energetic to handle the others.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
1 Feb 21
It's a very popular dessert here. It's yummy.
I use home made condensed milk always.
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@Shiva49 (28387)
• Singapore
29 Jan 21
@arunima25 Yes, I too have diabetes but have some treats in moderation.
That makes life still worth living!
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jan 21
It did. I would be sharing the picture of finished product with my next post. Hopefully I am able to do it today. I am still to eat it. I will have it tomorrow morning. I avoid sweets due to diabetes and if I have them occasionally,I prefer to have them in morning. I can burn it in whole day.
