Winter is the time when Purple Yam arrives in the market in Gujarat to make the elaborate Undhiyo. I got the vegetable from Amazon and was able to make Undhiyo and this tasty raitha. Cuisine: … [Read More...]
Mattu Beach Udupi
Mattu Beach is located around 10 kilometres from Udupi. A beautiful stretch of pristine Beach secluded from the commercial hullabaloo. An evening spent here transports to another zone. Watch the … [Read More...]
Avarekalu Soppina Palya – Leafy Vegetable Dish Recipe
During winter, the Avarekayi (Surti Papdi, Lilva Beans) rules the kitchen with it being added to almost all the savoury dishes. This healthy recipe includes green leafy vegetables to be served … [Read More...]
Brahmeshvara Temple, Kikkeri
Kikkeri is a small town in Krishnarajapete (K.R.Pete), Mandya district of Karnataka state, India. The Brahmeshvara Temple in Kikkeri was completed in 1171 AD by Bammave Nayakiti during the … [Read More...]
Badminton Ball Tree – African Locust Tree – Gong-stick Tree
The other common names of Badminton Ball Tree are African locust tree, Gong-stick tree. In Kannada, it is known as Shivalingada mara, Hindi it is Chendul-Ka-jhar, Marathi it is known as Chendu phul. … [Read More...]
Stir-fried Fresh Green Chickpeas – Soppina Kadalekayi Palya – Hara Channa Subzi
Fresh Green Chickpeas start appearing in the market at the end of December and continue till January end. A wide range of dishes are prepared using the green chikpeas. Here is a simple stir-fry with … [Read More...]
Avarekayi Kodubale – Ring Murukku Recipe – Surti Papdi Murukku – Lilva Beans Crispy Rings
It is winter! and Avarekayi known as Lilva Beans are a favorite in South Karnataka. The kitchen churn out various recipes using this winter flat beans. This spicy crispy rings of kodubale … [Read More...]
Methi Muthia – Muthiya Recipe – Wheat Flour and Fenugreek Dumplings
Steamed balls of Fenugreek and Wheat flour mixed with spices. This nutritious dish is from Gujarat. The Muthias can be deep fried and served with Tea. This is added to Undhiyo … [Read More...]
Vegetarian Recipes
Cottage Cheese and Asparagus Stir fry
Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1” thin strips of Cottage Cheese / Paneer 12 Asparagus 1 Red Chili, Chopped finely 1 tsp Cumin Seeds / Jeera Juice of ½ Lemon ½ tsp Crushed … [Read More...]
Kharada Kadelekayi Beeja – Spicy Groundnuts Recipe – Spicy Peanuts Recipe – Congress Kadle Beeja Recipe
Spicy peanuts is a famous evening snack in the Mysore region. You are sure to find Kharada Kadelekayi Beeja in all the condiment stores. It is also known as Congress Beeja! Cuisine: … [Read More...]
Jamoon Sherbet – Jamun Sherbet Recipe – Indian Blackberry Juice Recipe – Nerale Hannu Panaka Recipe
Indian Blackberry juice. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 10 Jamun / Nerale Hannu / Indian Blackberry 2 Glasses of water ½ Cup sugar A pinch of Salt 4 – 5 tsp Lemon … [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...]
Grape Jam
I could not resist buying bunches of grapes on the way to Nandi Hills and my mom was more than willing to prepare the Grape Jam. Time Required: 40 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Grape Crush ½ … [Read More...]
Kempudantina bolu huli – Amaranthus Leaves Curry
"Bolu" in kannada means nothing and "Huli" means curry or more popularly called as Sambar. As tuvar dal, Huli Pudi/Masala powder or fresh coconut is not added to this curry, it is known as "Bolu … [Read More...]
Mixed Fruit Chaat – Mixed Fruit Chat Recipe
Fruits tossed in spices. A favorite street snack, Mixed Fruit Chaat is especially refreshing after a long shopping spree! Ingredients: 1 Apple 1 Guava 1 Cup Pomegranate 1 Banana, (Use … [Read More...]
Menthya Uthappam – Methi Dosa Recipe – Menthya Dosa Recipe
Healthy pancakes prepared using Fenugreek leaves. Time Required: 25 Minutes + Soaking Time + Fermenting Time Makes: 4 Ingredients: 4 to 6 big spoons of Dosa Batter 1 Cup Menthya / … [Read More...]
Travel
Chittaranjan Palace Mysuru – The Green Hotel Mysuru
Chittaranjan Palace was built by H.R.H.Krishanaraja Wadiyar for the Mysore Princesses in 1916. It is built in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. The ceilings are high with majestic masonry … [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...]
Yennehole
Yennehole is a lake situated in Dadadahalli village in Mysore. This lake is surrounded by non-irrigated fields and fallow land. You can find many villagers grazing their livestock in these … [Read More...]
Big Banyan Tree
Known as “Dodda Aalada Mara” in Kannada, this big banyan tree is 380 to 400 years old. It is situated in Kethohalli village, 25 Kms from Bangalore city. Dodda Aalada Mara is one of the biggest … [Read More...]
Someshwara Beach
Someshwara Beach is next to the ancient Someshwara Temple at Byndoor. It is a 1 Km stretch beach, rocky during monsoon, calm in other season. A beach away from crowd and noise, it is a perfect place … [Read More...]
Magadi Bird Sanctuary
When I read that a large population of waterfowls migrates to Magadi Lake in Magadi Bird Sanctuary near Kurtakoti, Gadag district, I yearned to visit this place during the migration season. I got the … [Read More...]
Sri Manjunatheshwara temple
Sri Manjunatheshwara temple situated in Dharmasthala in South Kanara District attracts more than 10,000 visitors every day. It is a place with a culmination of people from all walks of life and … [Read More...]
Festivals
Siriyala Shashti
Shiva Shiva endare bhayavilla Shiva namake sathi berilla (2) The above lyrics is a famous song from the movie Bhaktha Siriyala starring Lokesh, Aarathi, and Ashwath. The meaning of the … [Read More...]
Aarathi Song to Sri Rama
Here is an Aarathi song in praise of Lord Rama. This is sung during Rama Navami festival and can also be sung on any other festival during Aarathi. Kannada Script: ರಾಮನ ಆರತಿ … [Read More...]
Teachers Day
Guru Brahma Gurur Vishnu| Guru Devo Maheshwaraha| Guru Saakshat Para Brahma| Tasmai Sree Gurave Namaha|| Meaning of the above shloka / chant is that the Guru / teacher is the representative of … [Read More...]
Ganesh Chathurthi – Ganesha Festival
I have extremely fond memories of Ganesha-Gowri festival. It was one of the grand festivals of the year for the family and for Mysore city itself. Our road would be decorated with serial lights, as … [Read More...]
Ganapathi Bappa Morya!
During the Visarjane of Genesha idol after the celebration of Ganesha festival, it is common to hear people hollering “Ganapthi Bappa Morya” in North Karnataka and Maharashtra. In this post the … [Read More...]
Kiratha Arjuna – Shabara Shankara
One of Lord Shiva’s statues in Nanjanagud is Kiratha Arjuna – Shabara Shankara statue. The character of KiraAthaArjuna is introduced in the Aranya Parva (forest section) of the great epic … [Read More...]
Gowri Aarathi Song
Gowri is the consort of Lord Shiva and during Ganesha-Gowri Festival, songs are sung in glory of her during Arathi. Lyrics in Kannada: ಗೌರಿ ಆರತಿ ಹಾಡು ಜಯ ಮಂಗಳವೆನ್ನಿರೆ ಗೌರಿಗೆ| ಜಯ ಭವ ಹರ … [Read More...]
