My Perfect Solo Date 🌿 | Farmers Market, Gardening & Chaat Night In | Episode 17
Hushed & Homemade
[{'start': '29.583', 'end': '32.916', 'text': 'Hey everyone! Welcome to my perfect solo date—just me, myself, and I I hope everything’s going great on your end! feels like It’s been a while since I’ve been in touch I just got back from a beautiful vacation, and I’m feeling refreshed If you didn’t get a chance to check out my first travel vlog make sure to give it a watch! It was an amazing adventure, and I’d love for you to be a part of it! Okay, let’s talk about today’s adventure! Here I am at the farmer’s market, searching for my new baby to add to my collection! I’ve been hunting for a monstera like this forever, and today, my search ends! I’m totally obsessed with it already! I’ve gotta thank my friend for letting me know these monsteras are available here Definitely heading over to grab some pots to give my new monstera and friends a nice new home! I just spotted a gorgeous collection of pots at TJ Maxx! I love the variety of sizes they have! And let’s not forget, there’s a whole section of garden decor items But this time, we’re sticking to what we came for I may have ended up picking up a cute bird house too! Sometimes a little extra surprise is just what you need! For my solo date today, I’ve decided to make some delicious pani poori! And using the fresh harvest from my garden makes it even better! adds that refreshing kick to the pani poori! The scent from the fresh mint is just incredible But, of course, make sure to wash the mint thoroughly I’m not even kidding—I washed the mint at least 6-7 times The dirt always sticks to the leaves I had a little realization—the mint grows so quickly Soon, I’m planning to add the mint to my garden bed it’ll have plenty of space to spread out and thrive! Starting out as a beginner, I’m really proud of myself for being able to grow some herbs it’s a small but exciting victory! Now, let’s get the pani ready For those who don’t know the "pani" in pani poori is nothing but the flavored water we use to fill those crispy puris It’s tangy, spicy, and absolutely delicious! For the perfect pani, you’ll need mint leaves, cilantro leaves, green chilies, a little ginger and garlic, salt, and water Blend it all together for that fresh, flavorful taste! The mint and cilantro leaves are rich in antioxidants and vitamins while the ginger and garlic are great for digestion and boosting immunity Green chilies add a spicy kick and are full of vitamin C! And on top of all that, it’s homemade! That makes it even better—fresh, flavorful, and made with love! Funny story… while I was filming the blending part I actually struggled to get the blender running! It just wouldn’t start, but after a few tries, we were good to go! I’m definitely going to add that blooper at the end of the video Next, I’m straining the mixture to get that smooth pani but hold on to the pulp! We’re not wasting that—it’s going to be used! This is turning into a perfect no-wastage recipe Time to season the pani! I’m adding amchur powder, chaat masala, salt and pani puri masala—totally optional, but highly recommended! Stir it all together really well so the flavors come through in every sip! Back home, I always used to enjoy pani puri at home My mom was super protective—she didn’t want us standing outside at street stalls I guess moms are just built that way—loving, careful Not gonna lie, I’ve been in full lazy mode these days the kitchen looks like a mini disaster zone Maybe filming this will give me the motivation I need to finally clean up this mess Do you ever have those days where you just can’t do anything except the bare minimum for survival? That’s been my energy lately, not gonna lie I’ve learned to give myself breaks like this once in a while it’s okay to not be productive all the time what’s your ultimate lazy moment in life? I promise, no judgment here! haha for the stuffing, Heat some oil in a pan, add turmeric, chili powder then toss in the boiled peas and mashed potatoes. Stir it all up! Don’t forget the leftover pulp from the pani blend—add that to the stuffing for extra flavor! As the stuffing cooks, I’ve been so excited to finally pot my new monstera! I can’t get enough of how green everything is right now the weather’s just perfect, and nature’s in full bloom Lately, I’ve been loving my daily walks just soaking in the fresh air and all the beautiful greenery around me As the season shifts, it’s been a great time to think about new projects We’ve been planning some changes to the front garden! We’re also planning to modify our broken garden bed to make it more useful Last year, I was beyond excited to build our own garden bed but I have to admit, I was pretty demotivated when it broke we rushed to get a bunch of pots to move them from the broken garden bed I’m really hopeful this year that our garden bed will be more durable and give us some great results! Alright, back to our solo date! Today, I’m skipping the oil frying and using the air fryer for the puris Honestly, air frying is just so much easier and convenient plus, it gets the puris nice and crispy without all the oil! If the fryer isn’t preheated, it takes about a minute but if it’s already hot, it’s done in less than a minute—so fast and convenient! There’s a lot of debate on what kind of puris go best sooji puris or the regular ones Some people swear by one, while others stick to the other. What’s your favorite? Honestly, I enjoy both sooji puris have their charm but the regular ones are just as good! It’s all about what mood I’m in Alright, time for the best part—taste test! Let’s see how everything turned out i’m definitely going to enjoy this in three different ways—each bite will be a little adventure! But first, let’s go with the classic way pani puri just isn’t the same without the traditional style! I really wish I could let you all taste this first bite Wow, that crunch! It’s just perfect—crispy on the outside and soft on the inside And I absolutely love the fresh flavors of the pani—minty, tangy, and just so refreshing! Next up, dahi puri! Let’s see how the creamy yogurt adds a whole new layer of flavor I even made my very own homemade tamarind chutney And it’s super simple—I made the chutney with just two ingredients It’s just tamarind pulp and jaggery—boil them together until it thickens The chutney really adds a unique depth of flavor to the dahi puri I know there’s an authentic way to make dahi puri but honestly, sometimes the versions we create at home with all that convenience and love, just taste even better. It definitely gives you a variety of flavors to enjoy These dahi puris turned out absolutely perfect Now it’s time for the best part—build your own chaat! Mixing and matching all the flavors just the way I like it And it’s honestly so much fun to do! It’s a great way to explore your taste—figuring out what you love the most and what you could do without I actually think this kind of build-your-own style is even more beneficial for kids it helps them explore flavors and be more open to trying new things! This has truly been a perfect solo date for me good food, peaceful vibes, and a little self-care through the things I love Let me know if you guys try this Thanks for joining me—hope you enjoyed watching See you in the next one! Wishing you all a peaceful and restful night. Take care!'}]