Port Blair

Almost at the same elevation as the sea at 52 feet lies the gateway to the Union territory Andaman and…

Painted Stork with Artificial Paint

We visited Bannerghatta zoo on 23rd April 2015, and to our dismay found the aquatic birds painted in Indian flag…

Punjabi Mango Pickle

Pickle is an integral part of Punjabi cuisine and Punjabi Mango Pickle is a favorite among one and all as…

Barleria – Spatika Flower Plan

Barleria is known as Kurantaka in Sanskrit, Spatika in Kannada, Vajradanti in Marathi, Philippine violet, Bluebell barleria, Crested Philippine violet,…

Star Gooseberry Tree – Kiru Nellikayi – Malay gooseberry

Star Gooseberry is known as Kiru Nellikayi in Kannada and was my favourite during school.  I would buy them from…

Kathal Kofta Curry – Jackfruit Balls in Gravy Recipe

Kathal Kofta Curry is a dish with deep-fried raw Jackfruit balls cooked in a spicy gravy.

Chrysanthemum and Carnation bouquet

Chrysanthemum and Carnation bouquet is simple yet elegant to gift. Bunch together Chrysanthemums and Carnations and wrap in a paper…

May 2015 Hints

May 2015 Hints are as follows: Use rangoli color in paper cones to fill rangoli designs. Add salt while frying…

Sihi Aralittu – Sorghum Popped Flour Breakfast Recipe – Jowar Pop Atta Sweet Mix

Sihi Aralittu is a very healthy breakfast prevalent in North Karnataka.  The Jower/Sorghum Seeds Pop is ground to a coarse…

India loves to pose – 19

India loves to pose series contains random pictures of people in different moods and gears captured during a moment in…