October 2010 Hints

To sharpen your kitchen knife, just wet the knife and sharpen it on the protruding circle at the back of…

Fried Wonton Straws

This  sweet and crunchy snack is very easy to make and tastes great to munch as a snack or to…

Halasinahannina Dosa – Ripe Jackfruit Dosa

Pancakes/Crepes prepared using Jackfruit.  This recipe reminds of the Kannada version of the song “The bear went up the mountain”,…

Dal Palak – Spinach and Lentils Curry Recipe

A curry prepared using lentils and spinach.  This recipe is from North India. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup…

Lakkundi

Lakkundi is also known as Lokki Gundi and it is a place filled with history, striking yet forgotten Hindu and…

Bridge over troubled waters…

The heritage bridge over Cauvery in Srirangapatna.

Coriander Clear Soup

Time Required: 10 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 10 sprigs Coriander Leaves 8 Peppercorns Juice of ½ Lemon Salt to taste…

Bagara Baingan – Eggplant in spicy Gravy Recipe – Brinjal in spicy Gravy Recipe

A side dish prepared using Egg Plants / Aubergine.  This dish is from Andhra Pradesh. Time Required: 40 Minutes Ingredients:…

Nagarhole

My first encounter with wild life and forests was when the whole family comprising of my grandparents, parents, aunt, sister…

Noodles and Vegetable Soup

Cuisine: Chinese This soup is extremely filling and is a complete meal by itself.  Perfect for winter. Time Required: 25…