Bagore Ki Haveli, Udaipur

When we visited Bagore Ki Haveli / Bungalow, it was late in the evening and the live music and the…

Jasminum Grandiflorum – Mysooru Mallige

When you think of Mysore, you think of Mysooru Mallige also known as Dundu Mallige, which is endemic to this…

February 2011 Hints

When cooking bitter gourd, add a few pieces of raw mango to remove the bitterness and add a little tang…

Maruga – Marjoram

The fragrant Maruga (Kannada) bunches sells fast in South Karnataka markets during the Hindu month Shravana (Aug – Sept), as…

Vani Vilas Water Works, Mysore

100 years ago history was made when Mysore city got drinking water from the Cauvery River flowing 12 Kms away…

Gobi Manchurian

A crispy Chinese starter prepared using Cauliflower. It is a very popular dish in India and hence Indian name to…

Lotus Stem Chips

Yummy crispy chips prepared using Lotus stems. Lotus stems is known as Kamal Ki Kakadi in Hindi. Cuisine: North India…

Sapthami – Saraswathi Pooja – 2013

ಸರಸ್ವತಿ ಮಾತೆ ನಿನಗೆ ವಂದನೆ (Saraswathi Mathe ninage vandane) / Salute to goddess of learning

Lotus

Lotus flower since centuries has been a symbol of beauty, peace, purity, and non-attachment. The flower is widely depicted in…

Dasara Dose – Cucumber Dosa Recipe – Mullusauthekayi Dosa Recipe – Udupi Recipe

There is an excellent vegetable shop next to the Hanuman temple in Saligrama, Dakshni Kannada.  As I was browsing, I…