Hindustan Times (Delhi)

Raving over ramen bowls

VIKRAM BHATT,

- Prerna Gauba Sibbal prerna.gauba@htlive.com

through,” he opines.

While the 52-year-old admits that there is trouble around, he insists this is the time to come together to fight the virus: “Our theatres are in a lot of trouble, but the nation is in bigger trouble. Now is not the time to talk about personal losses. This is the time for us to get together as a nation.”

Bhatt had been shooting for a project, Anamika, with actor Sunny Leone, but work came to a halt as a lockdown was announced in Maharashtr­a, last month. “I was almost done with the shoot when work was again stopped. We did rapid antigen tests every day and an RT-PCR every seven days. Luckily, I had another project, (recently released web series) Bisaat: Khel Shatranj Ka, which I had finished in the interim period where we had less cases,” he says.

Ask what’s keeping him occupied in this lockdown, and Bhatt reveals he is writing a lot. “My boss Mahesh Bhatt, an integral part of my company’s creative process, is on my case when I’m not doing enough. He is a taskmaster. Thankfully, writing is something you can do when you’re in a lockdown,” he

signs off.

Filmmaker

Nikhil Kumar

As Covid-19 casts its spell over us, we have adopted an easygoing new attitude towards food, emphasisin­g on healthy options, be it smoothies or salads. The latest favourite is ramen bowls. They are easy to make and healthy.

“Ramen bowls are trending because of the obvious comfort and intense flavours. They can be prepared to balance protein, carbohydra­tes and fibre. Be it vegetarian or non-vegetarian, one can create a satisfying bowl with minimal effort,”

Anoodles. If you can avoid taste enhancers, replace them with your healthy spice mix at home,” advices nutritioni­st Preety Tyagi.

If you are vegan, you can try miso ramen bowl, comprising plant-based broth with scallions, shiitake, bok choy, snow peas and tofu, infused with mirin.

Dr Prem Kumar Sharma (Astrologer and Vaastu expert) can be contacted at: Delhi: 011-47033152, 40532026 (Sat to Mon); Panchkula: 91-172-2562832, 2572874 (Tues to Thurs); Mumbai: 0971614564­4 (Last week of every month)

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“Innovative bowls of ramen in salty broth, with a combinatio­n of various toppings and distinct flavours, often coupled with sides of grilled meats or seafood, continue to gain popularity. With vegetarian options too available, there are many takers of this healthy bowl,” says chef Rakesh Sethi.

Recently, many shared their variations of this dish on social media. “If you are having ramen, fresh vegetables, chicken etc. can be added. You can always go for ramen noodles made with whole grains, millets, etc. There are some gluten-free varieties of ramen. Also, go for low-sodium

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