In 2018 I have learnt..

• To be more independent - every person has the capability to manage a lot more than they can think.
• It's do-able 
• To wear a shield to other people's harsh words. Not take everyone's words emotionally, cause that can cause a lot of emotional and physical turmoil. People do say a lot of things when they are upset, let's not pore over each word.
• It's not worth it. The relationship matters more
• To not to wait for things to happen. You have to take the initial steps and continue the ride 
• It's fun and rewarding
• To invest in good quality time with your close ones - Offline. Be it your friends or family. Treat them with love and care. Express your feelings
• Their presence is the biggest blessing
• To take your passion seriously as if it were your bread and butter. You will be surprised how it can open more doors of abundance.
• Make your dreams your reality
• To take good care of yourself and pamper yourself. It's ok put yourself a little above others. Could be your daily walk, meditation, salon visit or your cup of coffee.
• An empty cup pours nothing
• To listen to your gut. Intuition always guides you right, we just need to be more open to listening and trusting the Universe
• Make your instincts your superpower

Whole wheat brownies with Beetroot

Whole wheat brownies with beetroot (eggless)
Dry Ingredients
130 gms whole wheat flour/ buckwheat.
Baking Powder - 1 tsp

Baking Soda - 1/2 tsp

Cocoa powder - 3 tbsp

Salt - pinch

Wet Ingredients

Unsalted butter 2 tbsp

Beetroot Puree - 180 gms 

Cane sugar 40 gms ( can add more as per your taste)

flax seed 1 tbspoon with 3 spoons water

Chocolate pure or pieces 75 gms 

Vanilla essence - 1 tsp

Flaxmeal - 1 tbspn with 4 tbsp water 

Optional 

Nuts chopped - 3 tbsp 

coffee liquid 

Procedure

1. Prepare the tin with baking paper 
2. Preheat the oven to 180 to 200 degrees
3. Boil beetroot and prepare the puree and keep aside
4. Take 1 teaspoon ground flax seeds and put 4 tbsp water and mix well and keep aside
5. Sift the dry ingredients and keep in a bowl 
6. Now take the butter and sugar in a bowl and whisk it well till it is creamy. Add the beetroot puree, vanilla essence and flax meal and whisk for another minute 
7. Add the grated chocolate or pieces and mix with a spatula
8. Now add the dry ingredients to this bowl and mix with a spatula using the cut-fold technique
9. Add nuts if needed
10. Now put the mixture in the baking tin and spread evenly.
11. Bake for about 35 minutes and check with a toothpick or skewer
12. Let it cool and then cut and serve with 💜