Marigolds

I call Marigolds “Happiness flowers” as they are the happiness quotient in a garden. The botanical name of Marigold is…

Sabudana Khichdi – Sago Polenta Recipe – Sabakki Khichadi Recipe

Sabudana Khichdi is a dish prepared using Sago pearls. This is usually prepared on days of vratas / religious observance…

Tomato Juice

Tomorrow is Rama Navami and here is a recipe to bring in some change in the celebrations of the festival.…

Ksheeranna

A sweet dish prepared using milk and rice.  My grandmother used to prepare this often on festival days.  This is…

Double Beans Pulao

Rice cooked with Double Beans and spices. Cuisine: North Indian Time Required: 40 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Basmati Rice 1…

August 2011 Hints

In case you forgot to skin the tomatoes before cooking, at the end of the cooking time, boil the mixture…

Gadisar Lake

A lake in the middle of the desert is a surprise to the visitors and the presence of an exquisitely…

Churmuri – Puffed Rice Salad

A tasty spicy dish prepared using puffed rice.  Churmuri is an evening snack very popular in Mysore. Cuisine: South Karnataka…

Gangaur, Festival of Rajasthan

Gangaur is a popular festival of Rajasthan. This festival is also celebrated in parts of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. The…

Sihikumbalakayi Sambhandha – Sweet Pumpkin in Gravy – Kaddu Sabzi

Sweet pumpkin dish from Karnataka. The name of the dish means a relationship with Sweet Pumpkin.