Mysore Masala Dosa

Mysore is not only famous for its palaces but also for its Masala Dosas / Crepes folded over a spicy…

Uttareni – Apamarga Patram

Common names of this perennial herb in English are Prickly chaff, Rough chaff, Devil's horse whip, in Sanskrit it is…

Akki Kadalebele Payasa – Rice Channa Dal Kheer Recipe – Rice and Lentil Payasa Recipe

A pudding prepared using Rice and Bengal Gram.  This is commonly prepared during festivals. Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 2…

Halasinakayi Sonte – Raw Jackfruit Chips

Halasinakayi Sonte - Raw Jackfruit Chips is known as Chakkavaruthathu in Malayalam. This is served during Onam Sadya / lunch.  A…

Srirangapatna

The historic place of Srirangapatna / Srirangapattana is situated on the banks of river Cauvery at 15 Km from Mysore.…

September 2013 Hints

Never starch Organdie cloth. Instead iron it while the cloth is still damp to make it stiff. To set curd…

Jowar Bhajji – Sorghum Flour Fritters

Jowar Bhajji are crispy fritters prepared using Sorghum flour. An ideal evening snack with hot tea or coffee.

Eggless Wheat Chocolate Apple Muffins

Time Required: 45 Minutes Makes: ½ kg (500 gms) or 9 cups Ingredients: ¾ cup Wheat flour 2tbsp Cocoa powder…

Hogenakkal Waterfalls

Hogenakkal in Kannada means Smoking rocks, but the name that is apt for this place is Yennekal meaning Oily rocks.…

Sookha Aloo – Alu Fry Recipe – Potato Stir Fry

Sookha Aloo is a side dish prepared using Potatoes and spices. The potatoes are crisp and are coated with spices,…