Indian Gooseberry slices are preserved in Sugar and Honey.

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Gadag-Betageri is a town and district headquarters in the state of Karnataka, India. Gadag and its sister city Betageri (or Betgeri) have a combined city administration. It is 80 km from Dharwad and 60 km from Hubli, and lies on the Gutti-Vasco National Highway. Gadag district has five taluks namely Gadag-Betgeri, Ron (city), Shirhatti, [...]

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Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari was established in 1988 and is located 15 Kms north-west of Shimoga on the way to Sagar.

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In Kannada and Tamil it is known as Kanakambara. It is very common in South India for the women to decorate their hair with a string of Kanakambara. While tying Jasmine flowers, Kanakambara are also used in between to add color.   I used to pluck them in my Mama’s / Maternal uncle’s farm [...]

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Potatoes and Peas tossed in masala is stuffed in the dough and deep fried.
Time Required: 25 Minutes
Ingredients:
2 Cups Wheat Flour
Oil for deep-frying

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Picture1 – Madumalai Forest
Madumalai means “first hills” and it is the one of the most beautiful wildlife sanctuary and it is also a tiger reserve established in 1940. The park is spared over 321 square kilometer and is part of the Niligiri biosphere situated in Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu. It is [...]

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Thanksgiving Day is a harvest festival celebrated in Canada and United States of America. It is the day when people thank the almighty for a good harvest and for all the good things bestowed on them.

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A side dish prepared using Potatoes and Pointed gourd.
Time Required: 25 Minutes
Ingredients:
2 Potatoes, Peeled and Diced
4 Parwal / Pointed Gourd
2 Tomatoes, Chopped finely
1 Onion, Sliced
4 – 6 Peppercorns
1” length 2 Cinnamon
2 – 3 Lavang / Cloves
1 Elaichi / Cardamom
½ tsp Garam Masala or Tandoori Masala Powder
1tsp Jeera / Cumin Powder
2tsp Chili Powder
1tsp Coriander Powder
4tbsp Oil
Salt [...]

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A silver tray displays a Sogetsu arrangement of dwarf umbrella tree branches and aromatic oriental lilies. Cannon ball tree branches can also be used.

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A side dish with gravey prepared using Cottage cheese. This is Mughlai dish and is very rich and tasty.
Time Required: 25 Minutes

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