Gooseberries are packed with Vitamin C, which is extremely good for the general health. This digestive is easy to make and can be stored up to a year. Ingredients: 10 Indian … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2008
Christmas
"Jingle bells Jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh what fun it is to ride on a one horse open sleigh…" This is a Christmas song that everyone loves to hear and sing not only during Christmas season … [Read more...]
Cucumber Dosa
A crepe prepared using Cucumber and Rice. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking Time Ingredients: 1 Cup Rice 1 Cup Coconut 1 Cucumber 4 Green Chilies ½ tsp Turmeric Powder Oil for … [Read more...]
Pudina Onion Chutney
Mint and Onion Chutney. This is a perfect accopaniment for Cucumber Idli. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch Pudina/Mint leaves 1 Onion, Chopped 2 Pods Garlic, Crushed 4 … [Read more...]
December 2008 Tips
Wash silver items in water in which the Potatoes have been cooked. If Oil has fallen on any Silk garments, then apply talcum powder on that portion and after 5 minutes dust off the powder and wash … [Read more...]
Alu Capsicum Peas Bhath – Potatoes Capsicum Peas Rice – Aloo Capsicum Rice
Alu Capsicum Peas Bhath is a rice dish prepared using Potatoes, Capsicum and Peas. This is ideal to pack for lunch. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 6 … [Read more...]
Re-Potting Plants
Re-potting of plants becomes essential when the plant outgrows the pot that it was growing in. The pots that needs to be re-potted can be identified by observing the following: If water stands on … [Read more...]
Mysore Set Dosa Recipe – Set Dose Recipe
The crepes/pancakes are served in sets. Earlier a Mysore Set Dosa consisted of 4 Dosas, now it is 3 Dosas in a set. It is a filling breakfast served with Chutney and Sagu or Kurma. Time … [Read more...]
Vegetable Kurma
Vegetable Kurma is a side dish popularly served with Mysore Set Dosa/Pancakes is prepared using a mix of vegetables and spices. Time Required: 25 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 Cups each … [Read more...]
Cotton
Once during summer holidays as we were walking back home from my Mama’s/Uncle's bungalow surrounded by fields in North Karnataka village, a bullock cart loaded with bales of cotton belonging to my … [Read more...]
Masala Vegetable Noodles
Instant noodles with vegetables. Time Required: 25 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 3 Packets instant Noodles 2 Packets Noodles Masala/seasoning sachets 2tbsp Oil 1 Cup Tomato … [Read more...]
Cucumber Churmuri – Cucumber Salad – Street Food
A tasty evening snack prepared using raw vegetables like Cucumber, Raw Mangoes and Tomato. Cucumber Churmuri is also a great snack for calorie watchers. Cuisine: Karnataka Time … [Read more...]
Majjige Dosa
Soft Crepes/Pancakes prepared using Rice soaked in Buttermilk. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking time Ingredients: 1 Cup Rice 3 Cups Buttermilk Oil for … [Read more...]
Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary
Picture1 - Buffer zone of the Sanctuary Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary Sanctuary is situated approximately 301 kms from Bangalore in Haveri district. It is 8 kms away from Ranebennur town. … [Read more...]
Sapadabhaksha – Sooji Halwa – Satyanarayana Prasad – Shira Recipe – Kesaribhath Recipe
Sapadabhaksha is a sweet pudding prepared as an offering to Lord Sathyanarayana and distributed to the devotees. Performing Sathyanarayana Pooja on every full moon day is considered auspicious … [Read more...]
Tips for growing Orchids
Orchids are slow groiwng pernnial herbs and their cultivation is simple as compared to other plants since their requirements are minimum for optimum growth. It is generally believed out of experience … [Read more...]
Tomato Rose Flower
Cut a tomato into a beautiful Tomato Rose Flower and use it for decorating your dish or the dining table. Materials Required to make a Tomato Rose Flower: 1 Tomato Knife Mint … [Read more...]
Masala Bhath – Spicy Rice with vegetables Recipe
Masala Bhath is usually prepared on festivals and occasions using a unique masala powder and vegetables. Cuisine: North Karnataka and Maharashtra Required Time: 25 Minutes Serves: … [Read more...]
Tomato Onion Uthappam
Thick Crepe/Pancakes with Tomatoes and Onion. Tomato Onion Uthappam is a very tasty breakfast and popular in South India. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking time + Fermenting … [Read more...]
Salsa
Salsa is raw vegetables combined with a spicy dressing is a tasty accompaniment with Nachos or Potato chips. Cuisine: Mexican Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 2-3 Tomatoes 2 … [Read more...]
