Sweet Corn Chaat

Sweet Corn Chaat - A tea time snack much healthier than cookies and junk foods.



Ingredients:
Frozen sweet corn - 1 cup
Salt
Lime juice - 1 tsp
Chilli powder - a pinch
Garam Masala/Chaat Masala - a pinch
Ground pepper - a pinch

Method:
Boil corn in water for 5 minutes.
Drain and mix in other ingredients and enjoy!

Some Pros and Cons of DIY Plumbing

Read This BEFORE You Tackle That Plumbing Job Yourself!

With the rising cost of…well…everything, more and more homeowners are turning to do-it-yourself (DIY) projects for everything from growing their own produce to car repairs. DIY home improvement has always been popular, and there are benefits and drawbacks to undertaking these projects yourself.

When it comes to DIY home plumbing, there are thousands of plumbing resources available—books, videos, online resources, television shows, magazines, and more. DIY plumbing is attractive because it seems relatively easy and can save a significant amount of cash over hiring a contractor or professional plumber. But before you take on that plumbing project, consider the pros and cons of DIY plumbing.


DIY Plumbing Pros

One benefit of DIY plumbing is that you can usually trust who you’ve hired – as long as you trust yourself! Though asking for referrals from friends and family is a generally reliable way to find a good professional, many homeowners are wary of inviting contractors into their homes. When you know you can do the work yourself, you never have to worry about the skill or reputation of workers in your house.

Also in the pro column, many basic plumbing and drain repairs -- like unclogging a slow drain or plunging a stopped up toilet –- are relatively easy and quick. It may seem silly to call a professional plumber on these occasions, so knowing how to do them yourself can save a lot of hassle and a ton of cash...especially on weekends or holidays when plumbers’ rates jump drastically.


DIY Plumbing Cons

The main problem with DIY plumbing is that there are a lot of unknowns to contend with. Even simple projects like repairing a leaky faucet or changing a shower head can quickly become more complicated than the average weekend warrior can handle. And a plumbing mistake can be far more costly than messing up the paint job in your living room or installing a crooked chair rail in your dining room.

Another DIY plumbing con is that changing your home’s plumbing significantly, such as expanding your kitchen or adding on a bathroom, usually requires a permit from your local municipality. For plumbing amateurs, navigating this often complex process can be difficult and may cut into your project deadline and budget. Professional plumbers are adept at cutting through bureaucratic red tape in order to secure the proper permits, ensuring your plumbing job is completed on time and on budget.

If you carry homeowner’s insurance, your carrier may require that any significant plumbing work be conducted by a licensed professional. If this is the case and there is any damage done to your home during the course of the plumbing project, your insurer will only pay on a claim if the work has been performed by a qualified plumbing contractor; if you do the work yourself and a disaster occurs, you’ll have to foot the bill out of your own pocket.

Plumbing is often physically taxing work. Carrying pipes, knocking out walls, shimmying into tight spaces, and loosening tight or rusty pipe joints requires strength and stamina. Plumbing and drain jobs often require the use of chemical solvents, welding and soldering equipment, torches and other potentially harmful materials and tools. If you’re not up to the task physically, best to leave the work to a plumbing pro.


Bottom Line: Don’t Take Chances With Your Home's Plumbing

If you have some plumbing knowledge and are a natural handyman, many plumbing jobs can be done on a DIY basis. But let’s face it – in this day and age, most homeowners – male and female – aren’t very mechanically inclined. Plumbing is a complex skill that requires years of training. Letting an inexperienced person play with plumbing is like letting a child play with a loaded gun. Bad plumbing work today will lead to extensive and expensive plumbing repairs tomorrow. When in doubt, call the plumbing professionals at Horizon Services. You’ll get a quick, accurate diagnosis of your plumbing problem and effective, affordable plumbing solutions that you can trust.


Related Plumbing Information from Horizon Services…

• Horizon Plumbing Services
• Horizon Drain Cleaning Services
• Horizon Sewer & Water Line Repair and Replacement
• Emergency Hot Water Heater Shutdown Procedures
• How To Properly Use a Plunger to Unclog a Toilet, Sink or Tub
• Winter Plumbing Maintenance Tips

PUMPKIN FRY

With yellow pumpkin, we can prepare sambar, poriyal, sweet etc. But making fry with it is a different one.
This is a very simple fry but one can see it is delicious in taste. This is my daughter in law's favourite dish and she herself prepared for this photograph.

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Ingredients:

Yellow pumpkin cut into small slices- 2 cups
Onion [thinly sliced] - 1
Finely chopped tomato- 1
Finely chopped coriander- 2 tbsp
Chilli powder- 1 tsp
Coriander powder- half sp
Turmeric powder- half sp
Salt to taste
Oil-3 tbsp

Procedure;

Heat a pan and pour the oil.
Add the onion and fry it to golden brown.
Then add the tomato and fry it until they are mashed to a paste and the oil floats on top.
Add all the powders, pumpkin pieces, salt and little water to cook.
When all the water is evaporated and the pumpkin is roasted, sprinkle the coriander leaves and mix well.
The delicious pumpkin fry is ready now!!