The solution to the game/puzzle

Rubiks Cube or Magic CubeHow to solve the Rubiks Cube Puzzle

follow these instructions

 

The first step to complete the Rubiks Cube.

Complete just one face of the cube. You will at some point encounter one of the following five conditions.

Follow the set of moves that apply.

TIP. Hold the cube in the same position all the time! (silly, but it's all to easy to change the position of your

cube as you start to rotate the different planes).

 

              

     

  

  

  

  Now you have the top of the cube as all one colour!

The next step is to get all the surrounding edge colours

the same and for them to match their corresponding center colours. This creates a T shape as indicated

below.

There are two solutions to achieve the above stage. Follow the one that applies.

Swap the positions of

1 and 2

  

Swap the positions of

1 and 2  

The next stage is to complete 2 layers of the cube. As above. To achieve this stage you must now turn your

cube upside down. The T shape now turned on its head. Again there are two methods of achieving this next stage. You may need to use one or both methods to complete.

Swap the

positions of 1 and 2

  

Swap the positions of

1 and 2

  

Now follow the next set of moves to achieve a cross shape on the top of the cube as indicated below. Keep turning the cube as indicated below until an L shape

appears as above. Keeping this L shape in the position above (furthest away from you). In this position you will only need to follow the next set of moves once again to

achieve the cross.

Top View

  The next stage of how to solve the rubiks cube is to get all the top corner squares, matching the corresponding side colours. To do this you must first align one corner only so that it matches it's corresponding side colours

(this corner may not match exactly). This corner is then taken as the reference point. If 2 or 3 corners match their corresponding side colours then keep making either of

the moves outlined below until only one corner matches. Then follow one of the steps below to get all corners in

the right position.

Move 1 to 2, 2 to 3

and 3 to 1

  

Move 1 to 3, 3 to 2

and 2 to 1

  When all four top corners are in their correct positions

(although colours may not align) proceed to the either or both of the next stages. Now your reference point has changed again. Keep the corner that is correct in it's position as indicated "fixed" as you turn the planes

according to the following moves.

This set of moves rotates three of the four corners.

  

  

You may find that you have already completed the cube at this stage. If however you have not you will find

yourself in the following position

1. Two or Three of the top center squares are in the correct position

2. Three of the top center squares are in the wrong position.

1. If two or three of the top center squares are in the correct position, you must make the moves as indicated

below until only one center square is in the correct position then follow the moves once or twice more to

complete the cube.

2. With one center colour in its correct position make the moves indicated below to complete the cube. You may

need to make these moves a few times to complete.

         

  

Solving the First Cross

Step

1

This step, along with the next step, are the most difficult to teach because there are so many possible starting situations. Luckily, after these steps it takes very little effort to solve the rest of the cube, so please be patient on steps one and two.

In this step, it is important to remember that the very center piece of each side of the cube doesn’t move, making it that side’s respective color. You must bring all of the other pieces of that color to that side. In the example below we bring the red/green piece to match with the red and green sides. Below are the most common moves for this step. You must do this for all four sides in order to make a cross like the “after” picture below.

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Solving the Bottom Corners

Step 2

Again, this step is a little harder to teach than the steps to follow because of the amount of possible starting situations, but the pictures below should help you through it.

Find a corner piece on the bottom layer that belongs on the top. In our example pictures this is any corner piece with green in it. Move this piece until it is situated on the bottom layer directly below its appropriate place in the top layer of the cube. In other words, the spot where the piece should start out should be in the same column as the spot where you want the piece to end up. Then, refer to the pictures below to solve. Make sure you are looking at the correct starting picture. Do this step to all four sides.

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Solving the Middle Layers

Step 3

Before you start this step, flip the cube over so the face that is complete is now the bottom. In the pictures, this is the green side. Now, turn the top layer of the cube to match a “before” picture below. This will make an upside down “T” with one color. We will move that top middle piece to the correct spot on the middle row in this step. There are two ways to do this depending on which side the “T” is on when you’re looking at the cube. Make sure to find the correct starting picture before doing this step. Repeat this step with all four sides. (HINT: If you ever get stuck where there aren’t any useful pieces on the top layer then do one of the moves below in reverse.)

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Solving the Top Cross

Step 4

In this step, the goal is to get the top face of the cube to have a cross. In the “after” picture below this is the blue side. You start out by facing a side of the cube that has a blue piece (or whatever your top color is) in the top layer in the front left position (refer to the “before” picture below). It‘s okay to have a blue piece in the front right position as well, but the key is to make sure that there is a blue piece on that front left side. You then follow the moves in the pictures below. Just doing this step once most likely won’t be enough. You may have to repeat the step a few times until there is a cross. You will also likely have to rotate the cube in your hands to manipulate different sides (still make sure a blue piece is in the front left position!).

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Solving the Top, Middle Pieces

Step 5

Once you have the cross at the top, the next step is to get all of the top middle pieces to be on the correct sides. This step, like the previous step, will most likely need to be repeated several times. A useful tip is that, when you have two adjacent sides in the correct place, rotate the cube in your hands so that those two sides are in the back right and front right positions, then repeat this move once more. After doing this, the top pieces will all be in the correct order but will need to be rotated around the cube until they are on their correct sides. (HINT: when performing this step, keep in mind that the front left piece will not move.)

Ingredients for navrattan korma :

3 cups - Boiled vegetables (9 varieties-potatoes, carrots, green peas, french beans, cauliflower, capsicum, cabbage, bottle gourd, cluster beans)150gms - Grated paneer 3 - Tomatoes 2 - Grated onions 1 1/2 tsp -Ginger paste 1 1/2 tsp - Garlic pasteSalt To Taste 1 tsp - Turmeric Powder 1 1/2 tsp - Red chilli powder1 tsp - Coriander powder 2 tsp - Garam Masala Powder 2 tbsp - Cream 6 tbsp - Vegetable oil 1 tbsp - Ghee 1 cup - Milk / water 1/4 cup - Dry fruits (cashew nuts, raisins) Coriander leaves for decoration

How to make navrattan korma :

Boil tomatoes till tender. Allow them to cool. Then peel off the tomato skin to

make puree. Readymade tomato puree can also be used.

Take 1 tbsp ghee and slightly fry the dry fruits for about 1 min on medium heat.

Heat oil in a pan. Fry onions and ginger-garlic paste till golden brown.

Add salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala

and fry for 2-3 minutes.

Next add tomato puree and dry fruits. Stir well and cook the mixture for 4

minutes. Ensure that the mixture doesn't stick to bottom of pan.

Add milk (use water alternatively). Bring it to boil. Reduce the heat and cook

until the gravy becomes thick.

Add paneer to the gravy and stir well.

Finally add all the vegetables to the above gravy and cook for 5-7 minutes.

Serve the navratan korma hot. Put cream and chopped coriander leaves on the

navaratna korma decorate .

MALAI KOFTA RECIPE

Ingredients:

For the Kofta: 1 1/2 lb. potatoes 2 heaped tbsp each of crumbled paneer,khoya and thick malai(You can substitute this with baked ricotta cheese and heavy cream) 4-5 cashewnuts chopped 1 tbsp raisins 2-3 finely chopped green chillies 1/4 tsp sugar 1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp red-chilli powder 1/2 tsp cardammom powder Salt To Taste 3 tbsp cooking oil/ghee(clarified butter) Oil for frying the koftasFor the gravy:2 medium onions,chopped 3 flakes garlic,crushed 1 inch ginger,crushed 3 large tomatoes,pureed 1 tsp red-chilli powder 1/2 tsp garam masala powder 1/2 tsp dhania(corainder) powder 1/2 tsp cumin powder 2 tsp powdered poppy seeds 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tbsp ground peanuts/cashewnuts

How to make malai koftha :

Boil the potatoes till tender.

Peel, mash and add salt to taste.

Keep aside.

Mix all the other ingredients for the kofta into a paste.

Make rounds of the potato dough and place a little of the prepared mixture in

the center of each round.

Seal the edges and shape into stuffed rounds. Deep fry each kofta till golden

brown. Drain and keep aside.

Blend together the onions, ginger, garlic and the poppy seeds and fry in 3 tbsp

of oil till brown and the oil begins to seperate.

Add the pureed tomatoes and the masala powders.

Add the sugar and the ground peanuts.

The gravy will begin to thicken.

You can also add some malai to thicken it some more.

Mix in some water if necessary.

When the gravy comes to a boil, add the koftas.

Heat through and serve the malai kofta.

Note: In this malai kofta receipe , the koftas should be put in just before eating

the dish or else they will turn soggy.

ALOO DAHI WALE RECIPEIngredients:

500gm aloo (potatoes) boiled and peeled

1 tbsp ginger-finely sliced

a pinch asafoetida

1 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp garam masala

2 tsp coriander powder

2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 cup yogurt (curd)

3-4 green chillies

2 tbsp clarified butter

1 tbsp coriander leaves-chopped

Preparation:

Break the aloo (potatoes), by holding each in the palm of your hand and closing the

fist. Keep these unevenly broken potatoes aside until further use.

Heat the ghee, add cumin and asafoetida. When the cumin splutters, add ginger and

sauté till slightly fried.

Lower the flame, add yogurt 1 tbsp at a time, stirring vigorously until all of it is well

blended.

Add garam masala, coriander, salt, turmeric and chilli powder. Stir a few times until

well mixed, add potatoes and green chillies, turn around over high heat, until they

look slightly fried.

Add about 2 cups water, bring the mixture to a boil, and then simmer uncovered for

about 15 minutes.

Serve aloo dahi wale hot, garnished with coriander leaves.

Hyderabadi Korma RecipeHyderbadi korma is a very popular hyderabadi dish. Here is a traditional recipe for hyderabadi

korma.

Ingredients:

1 medium Chicken

3 nos. Onions

12 nos. Garlic cloves

1 inch Ginger

6 nos. Red chillies

2 nos. Tomatoes

8 nos. Almonds

6 nos. Cashew nuts

1 tblsp Poppy seeds

4 nos. Cloves

2 pieces Cinnamon

3 nos. Cardamoms (green)

2 tblsp Khoya

2 pinches Saffron

1/2 cup Water

3 tblsp Ghee

As per taste Salt

How to make hyderabadi korma:

Slice the onions and fry till they are crisp.

Blanch and chop the tomatoes. Grind together the almonds, poppy seeds, ginger,

garlic, cardamoms, cinnamon and red chillies.

Soak the saffron in 1/2 cup water and keep aside.

Heat ghee and add the ground masala and fry till ghee leaves the sides.

Add the chopped tomatoes and fry till slightly tender.

Add the chicken pieces, crushed fried onion and salt.

Fry till ghee separates, then add 11/2 cups warm water.

When nearly done, add saffron and crumbled mava.

Simmer gently till chicken is tender.

Serve hot.