To stop continuous yawning, suck on a candy or peppermint and it stops immediately. If you want to check your baby’s sore throat without the baby throwing a tantrum, use a lollipop to press down the … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2011
Mint and Cherry Tomato Salad
This is a refreshing salad to beat the heat during summer. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Mint Leaves, Chopped finely 1 Green Chili, Slit 1 Onion, Chopped finely 1/2 … [Read more...]
Ghee Rice
Ghee Rice is a very popular dish in Kerala. A very simple to make dish with oodles of Ghee / Clarified Butter. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Basmathi Rice 4 tbsp Ghee 1 … [Read more...]
Baledindina Kosambari – Banana Stem Salad Recipe
Baledindina Kosambari is a salad prepared using Banana Stem and Split Green Gram. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking Time Ingredients: ½ foot long Balendindu / Banana Stem ¼ Cup Green … [Read more...]
Beesu Kallu – Hand Stone Grinder
The obsolete hand grinder brings back memories of maids in my grandfather's village, sitting around the grinder and grinding while singing folk songs. Their hands holding the wooden stick would be … [Read more...]
Sampige Mara
Sampige Marada Hasirele Naduve Kogile Haadiththu Ada Keli Na Mai Marethe Swara ondu Aagle Kalithe Na Haadide Ee Kavithe (2) Chikkovo Chikkovo Ennutha Kogile Haditthu This is a famous … [Read more...]
Frangipani Tree – Plumeria
My uncle’s farm in Kurtkoti was horticulture’s delight. Two Frangipani trees one bearing white and the other pink flowers added a lot of character to the farm. The branches of these trees were very … [Read more...]
Brindavan Gardens
Visit to Brindavan Gardens is high priority on the itinerary of visitors to Mysore. Even the good old Mysoreans love to stroll in the gardens of Brindavan Gardens, reminiscing on the glory of the … [Read more...]
Happy Holi
Holi festival is a perfect way to usher in spring season, so enjoy the festival with lots of Colors, Papdi chaat, Thandai, and Gujias. … [Read more...]
Pundi Palya – Gongura leaves Subzi – Sorrel Leaves Side Dish
Pundi Palya is a side dish very popular in North Karnataka. It is prepared using Sorrel leaves also known as Gongura. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 big bunch Pundi Soppu / … [Read more...]
Types of Transport in Rajasthan
As you travel in India, along with the food, culture, costumes, language changes, the type of transport used by the people also changes. I found various types of transport being used in Rajasthan. … [Read more...]
Windmills of man
Photo taken in Jaisalmer. Tapping wind energy to generate power is catching up in many places in India. … [Read more...]
Avakai – Raw Mango Pickle Andhra Style
Avakai is the most popular pickle of Andhra Pradesh. This pickle is served in almost all restaurants across Andhra and its demand has triggered the setting up of many small scale industries … [Read more...]
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Jaisalmer is a delightful city situated in the middle of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. This fairy tale city is worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. I enjoyed every minute that we spent in … [Read more...]
Soppu Eerulli Palya – Leafy vegetable and Onion Recipe
Soppu Eerulli Palya is a simple and nutritious side dish from Karnataka. Leafy vegetables is good for one and all as it contains necessary nutrients and fiber to keep us fit. Time Required: … [Read more...]
Roheda
Roheda is the state flower of Rajasthan. It is a treat to the eyes when you come across a Roheda in full bloom in the desert. The common name of Roheda is Honey Tree, Desert Teak and Marwar Teak. In … [Read more...]
Bead Jewelry
Summer holidays are fast approaching and parents run out of ideas to keep the kids out of mischief. One activity that can keep the girls busy is to allow them to design their own jewelry. Whether … [Read more...]
Saucer Magnolia
Saucer Magnolia also known as Alexandrina is a hybrid plant in the Magnolia genus. During spring, these trees attract a lot of attention as they are completely covered with Pink blooms. The … [Read more...]
Balancing Life
Photographed in Jaisalmer fort. I remember returning from school and watching these street shows in Mysore, where young children would perform acrobats using small rings and do balancing acts. My … [Read more...]
Mavinakayi Gojju – Mango Rasa – Mango Gotsu Recipe – Mango Menaskai Recipe
Yay! Yay! It is Mango season again. There are so many dishes that you can churn out using Mangoes, and one such dish is the ubiquitous Gojju. Kannadigas love Gojju as a side dish. Time Required: 15 … [Read more...]
