Masinagudi is one of the 5 ranges of Madumalai wild life reserve. The others are Thepakadu, Mudumalai, Kargudi and Nellakota. Masinagudi hills are my favorite blue hills. They are majestic and … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2011
Parwal Alu Fry – Parwal Aloo Fry Recipe – Pointed Gourd Potato Fry Recipe
A side dish prepared using Potatoes and Pointed gourd. Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Potatoes / Alu, Peeled and Diced 4 Parwal / Pointed Gourd 2 Tomatoes 1 tsp Black Pepper … [Read more...]
Asters
Every year during Ganesh Chathurthi and Diwali, dad used bring home bunches of Asters in various hues. We would spend time untying, cutting, and preserving them in water. Asters are very good for … [Read more...]
Palak Rice – Spinach Rice Recipe
Spinach Rice is a healthy dish. This is great to pack for lunch to school or office. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Bunch Palak / Spinach, Chopped 1 Cup Rice 1 Onion, … [Read more...]
New Beginning
Picture - Honge Seedling … [Read more...]
Sausage Tree
Sausage tree attracts a lot of attention, even from people who are not nature enthusiasts. I have seen many of them wondering whether the huge sausage like fruits is edible. No, the fruits are not … [Read more...]
Cheetah in Mysore Zoo
I love to visit Mysore Zoo and this time I was delighted to see Cheetah in the Zoo. … [Read more...]
Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple
In Kateel on an island created by river Nandini is situated the Sri Durga Parameshwari temple. Kateel is located in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Devotees throng the Kateel Durga … [Read more...]
Photo Frame Arrangement
If you are a photographer, the best place to display your work would be on the walls of your home. Apart from making a plain wall interesting, it is also a good subject to start a … [Read more...]
Pitcher Plant
Since the time I had read about insectivorous plant, Pitcher plant, I wanted to see one. I got to see one in one of the flower exhibitions held in Lalbagh, Bangalore. Plant Summary: The … [Read more...]
Nasturtium
Plant Summary: Botanical name of Nasturtium is Tropaeolum majus belonging to the family Tropaeolaceae. It is also known as Indian cress. Nasturtiums are flowers that brighten the garden. These … [Read more...]
Amruteshwara Temple, Annigeri
Annigeri is the birth place of one of the greatest poets (Adi Kavi) of Kannada, Pampa. It is also famous for the ancient temple dedicated to Amruteswara / Lord Shiva built by Kalyani Chalukyas in 1112 … [Read more...]
Pasta Salad
Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Cooked Pasta fusilli ½ Cup of chopped Green, Yellow, and Red Capsicum 5 Olives, Chopped finely 1tbsp Olive Oil 1tsp Vinegar ½ tsp Chili … [Read more...]
Sihi Kumbalakayi Rasa Palya – Pumpkin in Gravy Recipe – Kaddu Subzi Recipe
Sweet pumpkin cooked in a gravy. Perfect with Indian Bread. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups of diced Sihi Kumbalakayi / Pumpkin with or without skin Salt to … [Read more...]
Papaya Thondekayi Palya – Raw Papaya Ivy Gourd Side Dish – Papita Tindora Subzi
A side dish prepared using raw Papaya and Ivy gourd. Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Chopped Thondekayi / Ivy gourd 1 Cup Peeled and Chopped Raw Papaya 1tbsp Oil 1tsp Mustard … [Read more...]
Plain Ragi Rotti
Plain Ragi Rotti (finger millet bread) is from south Karnataka and is very healthy. Perfect for dinner when served with raitha. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 30 … [Read more...]
Well covered with Moss and Ferns
I took this picture in Padubidiri The well was wet and covered with moss and delicate ferns. … [Read more...]
Sweet Corn Salad
Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cups Sweet Corn, boiled 1 Charred Chili, Chopped ¼ Cup Peeled and chopped Cucumber 6 Shallots, Peeled and diced 4 - 5 Cherry Tomatoes, cut into … [Read more...]
