04072025-LSTL-01.qxd 7/3/2025 9:16 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Friends forever Life In an episode of the Begin Again podcast, singer Rita Ora opened up about how Beyonce came to her defence. On her 2016 album Lemonade, Beyonce appeared to allude to an affair between her husband and another woman. LUDHIANA | FRIDAY | 4 JULY 2025 Chef Harpal Sokhi, Tushar Sood, Vikas Chawla’s recipes to enjoy rain Monsoon munchies A warming, immunity-boosting tea with herbs and spices. Enjoy this healing tea, especially during the monsoon, winter or whenever your body calls for warmth and grounding. INGREDIENTS star for Deepika Deepika Padukone will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, making her the first Indian actor to be felicitated with the honour. Hollywood Chamber of Commerce shared the news on its Instagram page on Wednesday night. “A new group of entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Radio, Recording, and Sports Entertainment have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame by the Walk of Fame Selection Panel of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce,” the post read. “We are honoured to welcome you to the Walk of Fame Class of 2026!” it added. Padukone will receive the star along with a host of popular Hollywood actors including Emily Blunt, Timothee Chalamet, Marion Cotillard, Stanley Tucci, Rami Malek, Rachel McAdams, Demi Moore, filmmakers Chris Columbus and Tony Scott. From the television industry, The Office creator Greg Daniels, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Chef Gordon Ramsay, Bradley Whitford, and Noah Wyle will be honoured. Each star honours artistes from the worlds of film, television, music, radio, and live performance for their impact on popular culture. In 2011, renowned Indian conductor Zubin Mehta received a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. Before Mehta, Indian-origin American actor Sabu Dastagir, known his work in films during the 1940s, received a star Hollywood Walk of Fame. Padukone has emerged as one of the top stars of India since she made her Bollywood debut with 2007’s Om Shanti Om. She was also named one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2018 and received the TIME100 Impact Award. — PTI Qattaffi sheets Cottage cheese Mozzarella cheese Pasteurized cheese Bell pepper Red chilly Tomato ketchup Red cabbage Carrot Capsicum Butter Parsley Spring onion INGREDIENTS (FOR 2 CUPS) Water 4 cups Fresh ginger 2 inches, grated Cinnamon stick 1.5 inches Green cardamom 4 pods Long pepper (pippali) 1 piece Turmeric ½ tsp Cloves 6 pieces Fresh tulsi leaves 10 Lemon few drops as per taste METHOD METHOD Cut cottage cheese & stuff with mozzarella cheese & pasteurized cheese. Roll all the mixture in qataffi shreds & bake it with butter. Mix red chilly paste with tomato ketchup with the tempering of bell peppers & garlic chop. n Plate the baked qattafi rolls with hot garlic sauce. n Garnish it with parsley & vegetable mixture. In a saucepan, add all ingredients to 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the water reduces to half. Strain the decoction into cups. Add a few lemon drops and sweeten with jaggery powder to taste. NOTE: Do not use honey in very hot liquid, as Ayurveda advises against adding honey to hot liquids. You may add honey when it’s lukewarm or less than 40 degrees. ONION RINGS WITH MANGO SALSA SPICED BESAN & ROASTED CHANA HALWA n INGREDIENTS n n A comforting halwa made with coarse besan, roasted chana, jaggery and traditional spices to warm the body during the rainy season. Mozzarella cheese Pasteurized cheese Onion rings Tempura flour Bread crumb Bell pepper Corn Raw mango Mango pulp Onion Tomato Parsley Fried noodles INGREDIENTS Coarse besan (mota besan) – ½ cup Jaggery powder – 1 cup (to taste) Black peppercorns – 20, whole Ghee – ½ cup Water – 2½ cups Cloves – 10 Turmeric powder – ½ tsp Roasted chana powder – ¾ cup Dry ginger powder (saunth) – 1 tsp Dried nuts for garnish METHOD n Coat the onion rings in tempura flour. n Crumb it & fry till golden brown. n Make a mixture of all cheese & bell pepper. n Fill It in the onion rings & bake it. n Top it up with the mixture of chopped mango, onion & tomato. n Serve on the bed of fried noodles topped up with mango salsa. — Chef Tushar Sood RED BANANA FLOWER PAKORA INGREDIENTS Red banana flower Turmeric powder Lemon juice Onion sliced Ginger chopped Green chilli chopped Curry leaves Red chilli powder Dry mango powder 1 1 tsp ½ 1 1 tsp 2-3 15-20 1 tsp 1 tsp Carom seeds 1 tsp Turmeric powder ½ tsp Salt to taste Gram flour 5 tbsp Rice flour 2 tbsp Water as required Oil for frying Green chilli 4-5 no Chaat masala to sprinkle METHOD METHOD Prepare chana powder: Grind roasted chana in a blender to a fine powder. Store extra for future use, and measure out ¾ cup for this recipe. n In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat ghee. Add mota besan and roasted chana powder. Roast on a very low flame, stirring constantly. This slow roasting deepens the flavour and aroma. n After 12–15 minutes, when the mixture turns aromatic and slightly golden, add peppercorns and cloves. Cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in turmeric and dry ginger powder. Mix for about 30 seconds. n Pour in 2½ cups of water carefully and stir continuously to avoid lumps. Let the mixture cook until it thickens and absorbs the water. Once thickened, add jaggery powder and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring well to dissolve. Serve hot, garnished with your choice of chopped nuts. — Chef Vikas Chawla n Yash as Ravana faces off against Ranbir Kapoor as Ram; Sunny Deol to play Hanuman The first glimpse of Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, has been officially unveiled, showcasing Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash as the formidable Ravana, and introducing Sunny Deol in the portrayal of Lord Hanuman. The introductory footage, now released on the official social media handles of the makers, has generated a storm of excitement for the epic’s Diwali 2026 release. The film’s teaser was captioned as, “Ten years of aspira- besan and roasted chana halwa. For those who enjoy fusion fare, Chef Tushar Sood offers the crispy delight of onion cheese corn rings with mango salsa and the innovative Qataffi carnation with hot garlic sauce. Each dish in this line-up is crafted to complement the monsoons with wholesome and satisfying ingredients . Whether you are looking to curl up with comfort food or entertain guests with a seasonal spread, these recipes promise to make your monsoon meals memorable. HERBAL TEA (KADHA) QATAFFI CARNATION WITH HOT GARLIC SAUCE A A S the first drops kiss the soil and the monsoon breeze fills the air with freshness, it’s time to celebrate the season with comforting, flavourful delicacies that not only feed the body but also soothe the soul. Monsoon is a time when our cravings for hot and spicy foods take the centre-stage and what better way to indulge than with recipes curated for the rainy days? From traditional favourites to modern twists, this collection brings together a blend of textures. Dive into the earthy crunch of red banana flower pakoras by Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi; sip on a cup of immunityboosting herbal tea (kadha) and indulge your sweet tooth with a rich spiced Remove the outer purple layers and collect the small florets. n Clean each floret by removing the hard stem and transparent cover. n Chop the cleaned florets finely and rinse in clean water. n Add turmeric powder, salt, and lemon juice to the chopped florets. n Mix well with your hands for 4–5 minutes. Squeeze out excess water and transfer to a mixing bowl. n To the bowl, add sliced onion, chopped ginger, green chilies, and curry leaves. n Add red chili powder, dry mango powder, carom seeds, turmeric powder, and salt. n Add gram flour and rice flour. Mix well to form a rough dough without adding water. n If the mixture feels too dry, sprinkle little water. n Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai over medium heat. n Pinch small portions of the mixture and drop them into the hot oil. n Fry in batches until golden brown and crispy. n Drain on paper towels. n Fry whole green chilies in oil for 2 minutes until crisp and drain. n Arrange pakoras on a serving platter. n Serve hot with green chili sauce or mint chutney. — Celebrity Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi n (COMPILED BY MONA) JOHN CENA & SHAY SHARIATZADEH Wimbledon dazzles & how! RAMAYANA John Cena, Priyanka Chopra spotted at Wimbledon 2025 tennis tournament TEASER OUT tion. Relentless conviction to bring the greatest epic of all time to the world. An outcome through a collaboration of some of the world’s best to ensure that Ramayana is presented with the greatest amount of Reverence and respect. Welcome to the beginning. Let’s celebrate the immortal story of Rama v/s Ravana. Our truth. Our history.” Part 1 is slated to release in Diwali 2026. —ANI Hollywood stars John Cena and Priyanka Chopra are currently busy promoting their film Heads of State in the UK. On a promotion spree, John Cena and Priyanka made a captivating appearance on Day 3 of Wimbledon 2025. Priyanka’s husband Nick and John’s wife Shay Shariatzadeh accompanied them. The Heads of State co-stars were seen happily posing for the shutterbugs at the UK’s most iconic tennis tournament. For the match outing, Priyanka opted for a gorgeous white dress. Nick looked sharp in a navy blazer and cream chinos. John was seen in a checkered suit. —ANI OLIVIA RODRIGO & LOUIS PARTRIDGE PRIYANKA CHOPRA JONAS Leslie Mann c m y b