Time Required: 5 Minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 2 Passion Fruit 4tbsp Sugar A pinch of Salt

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News of ban of alcohol and plastic on Nandi hills is something to cheer about as this can give back the respect the hills had lost to the hic…hic…culture. I have read of “scotch on rocks” but not an empty bottle of scotch (alcohol) smashed on rocks! I remember we zeroed in on a neat [...]

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This dish a favorite among the North Indians is prepared by charring Egg plant / Brinjal and mashing and tossing it with a variety of masala powders for a tangy and spicy taste.

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Grated raw Radish with Yoghurt also known as Mooli Raitha. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 2 White Radishes, peeled and grated 1½ Cups Curds / Yoghurt 2 Green Chilies, Chopped finely 1tsp Oil 1tsp Urad Dal / Black Gram split 1tsp Mustard Seeds Few Curry leaves 3 sprigs Coriander leaves Salt to taste

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Flowers arranged in a hanging basket adds a mystic touch and is very practical when young toddlers are at home or are invited.

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Picture1 – On the way to Kalahatti Falls Kalahatti waterfall is nestled in the midst of the enchanting Kalhatti ghats of Nilgiri birosphere. It is situated 14 Kms from Ooty and 15 Kms from Masinagudi.

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A salad prepared using soaked Bengal Gram Dal and Cucumber. Ingredients: 1 Cucumber 3tbsp Kadalebele / Bengal Gram Dal 1 Green Chili, Chopped finely 3 Sprigs Coriander leaves, Chopped finely ¼ Cup Grated Coconut Juice of 1 Lemon Salt to taste

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A side dish prepared using Chayote Squash. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Seemebadanekayi / Chayote Squash / Chow Chow 1tbsp Oil 1tsp Bengal Gram 1tsp Urad Dal 1tsp Mustard Sees ½ tsp Turmeric Powder Few Curry Leaves 2 – 3tbsp Grated Coconut 3 Green Chilies slit Salt to taste

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Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups peeled and diced Sweet Potatoes 1 Onion, Chopped 3 Pods Garlic 1 Carrot peeled and diced 1 Cup Orange Juice 1tbsp Butter or Oil Coriander leaves for garnishing Salt and Pepper to taste

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Picture1 – Karanji Lake and Chamundi Hill Mysore is a heritage city and pride of Karnataka. It is a beautiful city rich with history, legends, monuments, educational centers, kings, palaces, museums, lakes, parks, culture, literature, arts and abundant natural resources. I am of the opinion that the blessed live in a city like Mysore, not [...]

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