Gauva Burfi

Guava can be preserved by preparing this sweet dish.
Time Required: 30 Minutes
Ingredients:
1 Cup Guava Pulp
1½ Cup Sugar
1tbsp Butter
A pinch of Citric Acid
A pinch of Salt
A drop of Red edible color (Optional)

Biscuit Salad

Time Required: 15 Minutes
Ingredients:
6 – 8 Salt Biscuits
1 Tomato, Chopped
1 Onion, Chopped
½ Capsicum, Chopped
½ Cucumber, Chopped
1 Green Chilies, Chopped
2 sprigs Coriander Leaves, Chopped
1tbsp Roasted Peanuts (Optional)
Juice of 1 Lemon
A pinch of Sugar
Salt to taste

Ker, berry of Rajasthan

Picture1 – Ker photographed in Jaisalmer
The plants in the desert of Rajasthan are remarkable thriving in regions where the rain fall is just 2 cm a year. A plant that I took an instant liking was the Ker tree with leafless bright green stems with tiny thorns creating an abstract shape on the [...]

Fort Pokharan, Rajasthan

Pokharan fort also known as Balagarh was built in the 14th century by Marwar Thakur, Rao Maldeo. Marwar Thakur Rao Maldeo was the chief of the Champawats, the clan of Rathores of the ste of Marwar-Jodhpur.

Pokharan

“I love the full moon night in the sandy desert and wish to spend time there alone and I love Pokharan because it is a theatre of action and liberty,” said our ex-president Hon. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam during an interactive session with about 600 Jaipur school children in 2005.

Rajasthan

The meaning of the name of the largest state of India, Rajasthan is “land of the kings”. It is also the land of sun, sand, songs and dance. The history, culture, art, landscapes and cuisine are rich and diverse and a journey through the state will sure leave you spellbound.

Chapathi

This is also known as plain paratha and is very popular in South India.
Time Required: 10 Minutes
Ingredients:
1 Cup Wheat Flour
1tsp Oil
Salt to taste
Water

Sabudana Khichdi

A dish prepared using Sago pearls. This is usually prepared on days of vratas / religious observance and festivals like Shivarathri, Ekadashi, Nagarachauthi etc.

Birds spotted in K.R.Nagar, Chunchanakatte and Hosa Agrahara

K.R.Nagar also known as Yedathore is situated 57 Km from Mysore. The ancient Arakeshwara temple is situated in K.R.Nagar.  The small yet beautiful Chunchanakatte waterfalls is very near to this place.  Many acres of paddy fields add to the picturesque surrounding and the place can be called the rice bowl of Karnataka. The fields [...]

Alu Capsicum Masala

Potatoes and Capsicum tossed with tomatoes and spices.
Time Required: 25 Minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
2 Cups Potatoes chopped thin and long
1 Cup Capsicum chopped thin and long
1 Big Tomato, Chopped
1 Big Onion, Sliced
3tbsp Oil
2tsp Chili Powder
1tbsp Coriander Powder
1tsp Aamchur / Dry Mango Powder
1tsp Jeera / Cumin Powder
A pinch of Turmeric Powder
1tbsp Chopped Coriander leaves
Salt to taste