Kodabale – Ring Murukku Recipe – Crispy Rice Flour Rings – Kodubale Recipe

Kodabale are crispy and spicy rings prepared using Rice, a favorite evening snack among Mysoreans and Bangaloreans along with a…

Bhendekayi Majjigehuli – Okra in spicy Yogurt Sauce – Bhindi Kadhi Recipe – Mor Kolumbzhu

Okra cooked in a yoghurt based curry. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 10 - 12 Bhendekayi / Bhindi…

Flower Arrangement – Warm and Inviting

This is a perfect arrangement for the dining table. Materials Required: 1 Basket An Oasis that fits into the basket…

Gyudmed Monastic School, Gurupura

Gyudmed Monastic School is situated in Gurupura near Hunsur, Karnataka. It is a center for study of tantra established in…

Devil’s Claw

I came across this interesting plant on the way to Ghati Subramanya. Plant Summary: Common Names are Unicorn Plant, Tiger…

Buddha Poornima – Vesak

Buddha Poornima is celebrated by Buddhists all over the world. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the…

Vaggarane Avalakki – Poha South Indian Style – Beaten Rice in Seasoning

A dish prepared using Poha/Flattened Rice.  Vaggarane Avalakki is extremely tasty and much sought after to be prepared for breakfast.…

Garlic Bread

Making bread at home is an art.  I have not perfected it yet, but my attempts to bake continue... Cuisine:…

October 2011 Hints

While churning butter, add ice cold water.  Butter comes out easily. To spruce up Lettuce leaves, drown them in ice…

Ber the Indian Jujube Tree

I remember an old lady whom we used to address as “Ajji” (grandma) selling Ber the Indian Jujube Tree (Yelachi…