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BLINTZES
Servings: 16 servings

4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbl corn oil, divided
1 pinch salt (optional)
1 cup milk (or water)
vegetable oil

Directions: in a mixing bowl, combine the eggs and oil. beat eggs/oil mixture until light and frothy. beat in the milk/water and then beat in the flour. add the salt, if desired. beat until well blended. pour the batter into a pitcher. cover. refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes, until the flour absorbs the liquid and thickens. place a 8 or 9-inch non-stick frying or omlet pan over medium heat. using a piece of paper towel dipped in vegetable oil, lightly grease the pan. when the pan is very hot, quickly pour some of the batter into the skillet, swirl very quickly to cover the entire surface, and rapidly pour the excess back into the pitcher. when the batter starts curling away from sides of the pan. shake the crepe out onto a clean dish towel or paper towels. repeat until all the batter is used. cover the crepes with plastic wrap or a damp dish towel until you are ready to use them to prevent them from drying out. makes 16 to 18 crepes. to freeze the blintzes: the crepes freeze perfectly at this point. place a piece of waxed paper between each crepe. arrange them in a stack of about 16 crepes. wrap the stack in a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil or an airtight plastic container. seal tightly. when you want to make blintzes, remove as many crepes as you will need and thaw them at room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes. let the frozen crepes thaw completely, then fry them in butter or margarine. advice from mama: most filled blintzes may be frozen before cooking as well. the only ones i don't like to freeze are the cheese blintzes, because freezing changes the texture of the cheese, but not the taste. blintzes can also be frozen after fried. defrost the frozen blintzes completely and reheat in a preheated, 325 degree f oven for 20 minutes. blintzes with potato filling 3 large russet or idaho potatoes, peeled and thin sliced water salt 3 tbsps corn oil 1 large onion, diced 1 tbsp salt, or to taste 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste 16 to 18 prepared crepes for blintzes (see r-blintzes) 2 to 4 tbsps butter or margarine, for frying bring a pot of salted water to a boil. add the sliced potatoes. boil until the potatoes are tender. drain. meanwhile, in a saute pan or small skillet, heat the corn oil and saute the onion until dark golden brown. in a bowl, place the cooked potatoes. mash them together with with the sauteed onions. season with salt and pepper to taste. in the center of a crepe, place about 1 tablespoon of the potato/onion filling. fold the bottom of the crepe up over the filling. fold the opposite sides of the crepe over to meet in the middle of the crepe. now folded the crepe over again to completely enclosed the filling. arrange the filled crepes, fold-side down, on a platter to wait until all the blintzes are made. when the blintzes are filled they can be frozen or refrigerated until ready to use. in a frying pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter/margarine. fry the blintzes on both sides until golden brown. add more butter/margarine to the frying as needed. makes 16 to 18 blintzes.
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Hindu Wedding Ceremony

Introduction

The tradition Vedic wedding ceremony is about four thousand years old. The ceremony is a religious occasion solemnized in accordance with the Vedas, the sacred scriptures of the Hindus. It is a collection of rituals performed by the bride's parents. Each steps in the ceremony has symbolic philosophical and spiritual meaning. The Maharaj (priest) conducts the ceremony by chanting Mantras (bridal altar). The ceremony is performed in Sanskrit, the most ancient surviving language.
Lagna, the marriage, is performed to unite two souls so firmly that after marriage although their bodied remain separate, their souls merge and become harmonious. They become spiritually one.

Swagatam
(Welcoming the Groom)

Jay arrives amid much celebration with his family and friends at the doorsteps. Hiral's mother welcomes Jay and asks him if is prepared to make the life long commitment and is ready to deal with the bittersweet experience that marriage will present in the future. He is then asked to brake a clay pot filled with curd, honey, ghee (clarified butter) and cottonseeds. The clay pot represent the world and the materials symbolize the different experience he will encounter in the journey of life ahead. Hiral's mother then leads him to the Mandap (bridal altar) where the wedding ceremony will take place.

Ganesh Puja, Kalash and Navagraha
(Invocation to Lord Ganesh)
The wedding ceremony begins with the worship of lord ganesh, the remover of all obstacles. Hiral's parents attend the ceremony with jay, and the Maharaj (Priest) guides the rituals. The kalash (pot) contains sacred waters with coconut and flowers symbolizing the universe. Prayers are rendered to the kalash. This portion of the ceremony represents the worship of five basic elements; earth, air, fire, water and sky. The Navagraha (the nine planets of the solar system) are involved for their blessing.

Kanyagaman And Manglashtak
Hiral is brought to the Mandap by her maternal uncle(kanyagaman).A white curtain, antarpata ( a symbol of traditional barriers) is held between the couple. The bride's relative (Mangalashtak) chant blessings. The curtain is then removed and Hiral and Jay exchange garlands.

Madhuparka, Kanyadaan, and Hastamelap
(Giving Away of the bride and joining of the Hands)
Hiral's father offers jay ghee and curds, symbolizing purity and sweerness (Mudhuparkat). In this portion of the ceremony knows as kanyadaan, Hiral's father gives away his daughter to jay, who gracefully accepts her. Hiral's parent s bestow acceptance of each other.
Hiral and jay unite by the rituals called Hatamelap ( th emeaning of the hands) The ends of their scarves are tied together( granthbandhan) with beetal nuts, copper coins, and rice signifying unity, prosperity, and happiness. The couple is advised to: remember the divine; look upon others with sympathy, love and compassion; be strong and righteous; and show good will and affection towards each other's families; bring up the children so that they are religious and strong in body and mind; and always welcome and respect guests. Such are the boundaries prescribed by Dharma (the right way).

Agni Poojan
(Lighting of the Fire)
A small fire is lit. Offering are made by Hiral and jay to the goddess of fire (Agni). Crushed sandalwood, herbs, sugar, rice, ghee, camphor, and twigs are placed into the fire invoking God's blessing (Homa). These prayers have a special importance for it is agni who dispels the darkness and ignorance from our lives and leads us to eternal light and knowledge.

Mangal Fera
(Holy steps around the sacred fire)
Naimish gives rice to his sister so that she may offer it to god. Now the couple jointly takes the following four vows as they circle the scared fire., seeking the four basic goals of human life. The groom leads the bride in the first three round.
Groom; I shall lead us on the path of Dharma (righteous). I shall lead us towards Artha (prosperity) and fulfillment of our dreams). I shall lead us towards Kama (energy and passion in life)
The bride leads the groom in the fourth round.
Bride: I shall lead us towards the attainment of Moksha (salvation)

Saptapadi and Saptapratigna
Together the couple walks saptapadi (the seven steps 0 of life . they take seven steps towards the fire, which represents the following:
1. Together we will share in the responsibilities of the home and children
2. Together we will fill our hearts with strength and courage to accomplish all the needs of the home.
3. Together we will prosper and share our worldly goods.
4. Together we will fill our hearts with great joy, peace, happiness, and spiritual values.
5. Together we will raise strong and virtuous children
6. together we will remain life long partners by this marriage.
7. Together we will cherish each other in sickness and in health, happiness and sorrow; we will work for the prosperity of our family.

Sindoor Daan
(Applying of vermilion Powder) and Ring Exchange
Jay presents Hiral with a necklace made of sacred black beads (Mangal Sutra), signifying his abiding love, integrity and devotion. Then he places sindoor, a reddish powder in her hair. The priest then blesses the wedding ring and the couple exchanges them. These acts represent Hiral and Jay's new status as a married woman and man.

Kansar Bhojan
(Nourishing the relationship)
Jay and Hiral feed each other four times with sweets, signifying their pledge to love and care for each other, and accept the blessing to have a harmonious marriage.

Khand Saubhagyavati
(Blessing from the married women)
Hiral and Jay now seek the blessing of their parents and their elderly relatives by bowing to their feet (ashirvaad). Married women form the bride's side bless the couple by whispering "saubhagyavati Bhav"(blessing for abiding martial happiness)into the bride's right ear. Then seek blessing from relatives and friends.

Vidaai
(Farewell)
The last ritual of the ceremony is a touching and emotional farewell to the daughter. Hiral now begins her new role as a wife and as a member of the Warner family. She throws a fistful of rice, so that the house of her children remains prosperous and happy.

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