Lalbagh is a Botanical Garden situated in South Bangalore, India. The garden was commissioned by the ruler of Mysore, Hyder Ali in 1760. His son Tipu Sultan completed the 240 acre gardens. The Glass … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2007
Baby Corn Fingers
Spicy, sweet and crispy Baby Corns. It is delicious and children love 'em. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 10 Baby Corns 2 tbsp Gram Flour/Besan 2 tbsp Rice Flour 3 tbsp Corn … [Read more...]
Orchid Spathoglottis Plicata
Spathoglottis Plicata is a species from the Far East grows very well in South India. It is a terrestrial orchid with large bulbs and is good landscaping plant in frost-free areas. A long spike … [Read more...]
Orchid Cymbidium Bicolor
Orchid Cymbidium Bicolor is widely found in Western ghats and Himalayas. Picture above: Cymbidium Bicolor in Bhadra Sanctuary It is a tufted robust orchid with large false bulbs and pendulous … [Read more...]
Upakarma – Janivara Habba
Upakarma festival is solely for the men. The others also join in by preparing delicious food as naivedhyam / blessed food and eating together. This festivals falls on Shravana Nakshatra (a star) on … [Read more...]
Swarna Gowri Vratha – Gowri Habba – Gowri Festival
Swarna Gowri Vratha/Pooja is celebrated by girls and women in Karnataka and Andhara Pradesh. Goddess Gowri is the mother of Lord Ganesha. This festival falls in the hindu month of Bhadrapada, August - … [Read more...]
Rakhsha Bandhan
Rakhsha Bandhan festival is a celebration of the brother-sister bonding, celebrated mainly in North India. It falls on Poornima / full moon day in the Hindu moth of Shravana. August - September … [Read more...]
Masala Thepla – Indian Flat Bread – Methi Chapathi – Methi Roti Recipe
Masala Thepla is a type of bread prepared in Gujarat. This has a long shelf life and is very suitable to carry while travelling. Time Required: 25 Minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]
Tossed Salad
Tossed salad is easy to make and is extremely healthy. I always make this as everybody in the house likes the colors in the salad. This salad goes well with any of the Indian Bread. Time … [Read more...]
Vegetable Spring Rolls
A Chinese dish usually served as a starter but tastes good in the middle as well as the end of the meal or to snack anytime of the day. Time Required: 40 Minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: … [Read more...]
God Saru – Sihi Saaru Recipe – Sweet Rasam Recipe – Thili Saaru Recipe – Goddasaru Recipe
God Saru is a watery and sweet curry / soup prepared using Jaggery. This is best served when you feel like having something light. Goes very well with Sweet Lemon Pickle or Spicy Lemon … [Read more...]
Green Chili Chutney
Green Chili Chutney is usually served with Samosa, Dhokla and other snacks. This adds spiciness to the dish. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 10 Green Chilies 1 Cup Coriander … [Read more...]
Orchid Aerides Crispum
Orchid Aerides Crispum is widely grown in the western ghats of India. The flowers have a pleasant fragrance. The aerial roots are thick and absorb all the essential nutrients from the … [Read more...]
Aloo Sev Dahi Puri – Alu Sev Dahi Puri Recipe – Puffed Bread with Potatoes
Aloo Sev Dahi Puri is a sweet and tangy snack prepared using Potatoes, Yoghurt and flat round crisps. Cuisine: North Indian Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 6 Puffed … [Read more...]
Bhelpuri – Puffed Rice Street Food – Puffed Rice Salad – Chat Recipe
Bhelpuri is a sweet, spicy and tangy snack prepared using puffed Rice. Cuisine: North Indian Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 8 Cups Puffed Rice/Churmur/Kadalepuri 6 small flat … [Read more...]
Decorative Floating Candle Glasses
Tall juice glasses, filled with exotic flowers and water make beautiful containers to float candles and can be used as decorative pieces to adorn mantle pieces at home on occassions and … [Read more...]
Kayi Kadabu – Coconut Gujiya – Karanji recipe
A deep fried sweet with coconut stuffing. This is prepared during festivals and offered to god. Time Required: 40 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Wheat Flour or Chiroti Rawa (fine Semolina) 4 … [Read more...]
Steamed Modaka – Kuchichida Kadabu – Ukadiche modak
A sweet coconut filled in Rice flour wantons, which are steamed. This is also known as Kuchichida Kadabu (Steamed Kadabu) in Kannada. This is prepared on Ganesh Chathurthi and Bheemana … [Read more...]
Majjigehuli – Vegetables in spicy Yogurt Sauce – Mor Kozhambu Recipe
A curry prepared using Curds and Vegetables. This dish is part of Karnataka cuisine and is served in most of the auspicious functions and festivals. This is a perfect accompaniment to yet … [Read more...]
Grilled Sandwich
Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: 4 Time Required: 20 minutes Ingredients: 8 Plain Bread Slices 1/2 Cup Shredded Cabbage 1/2 Cup Cucumber, Chopped long and thin 1/2 Cup Carrots, Chopped … [Read more...]
