Beetroot Poori

Beetroot Poori is sure to attract attention when served in a party. Time Required: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 Beetroot 1…

Ganika Patram – Garden Night Shade

Ganika Patram is known as Kasi Soppu in Kannada, Makoi in Hindi, and Manathakali in Tamil. Botanical name is Solanum…

Gurellu Chutney Pudi – Huchellu Chutney Powder – Niger Seeds Chutney Powder

Gurellu Chutney Pudi is a spicy powder served along with Bhakri (Sorghum flour bread) in North Karnataka. Cuisine: North Karnataka…

World Sparrow Day 2014

It is a delight to see the sparrows back and building nests.  20th March is World Sparrow Day 2014.

Sri Vadirajara Aradhane

Vadirajatirtharu is one of the greatest saints belonging to the Madhwa Brahmin sect. He was born in 1480 on Magha…

Manmatha or Kama – the god of love

Another interesting statue in Nanjanagudu is that of Manmatha or Kama - the god of love (Kama Samhara (killing) Murthy…

Soochipara Falls

Soochipara Wateralls is also known as Sentinel Rock Waterfalls situated in the forests of Vellarimala, Wayanad district, Kerala. Soochi in…

Dosa Italiano

Dosa Italiano as the name suggests contains Italian ingredients as topping. Cuisine: Fusion Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Bowl…

Peacock Flower

Peacock flower with other common names like Pride of Barbados, and Dwarf Poinciana belongs to Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family. The Botanical…

Woman’s Day – 2014

On Woman's day - 2014, it is with great pride that I remember Kitturu Rani Chennamma, the Queen of Kittur.…