Autumn Winter Arrangement

The trees change to a beautiful gold and rust color in Autumn and as they fall revel the intricate shapes…

Coonoor

Coonoor is situated at the head of the Hulikal ravine at 6,235 feet above sea level in Ooty district. Surrounded…

Mamla

Mango pulp dried in layers.  Mamla is also known as Aam Ka Papad. Time Required:  1 or 2 days Ingredients:…

New guests in my garden!

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Gulmohar

We read in text books in school without giving much thought that a good king apart from providing food, water…

November 2012 Hints

In winter,  Coconut oil becomes thick.  To avoid this, add two drops of Castor Oil to the Coconut Oil tin…

Karnataka Rajyotsava 2012

Huttidare Kannadanadalli Huttabeku| Mettidare Kannadanada Mettabeku... The above song snip is from the  movie Akasmika sung by Dr. Rajkumar. November…

Bisibelebath Powder – Masala Powder – Mysuru Bisibele Bhath Recipe

Bisibelebath Powder is used to prepare the delicious and wholesome Bisibelebath a heady mixture of lentil, rice, vegetables and spices.  Recipe…

Wellington Coonoor

Wellington, as the name suggests was the British cantonment area of the Nilgiris. It continues to be the Regimental Centre…

Alu Bhaji – Aloo Bhaji Recipe – Potato Side Dish Recipe

A simple and easy to prepare Potato side dish.  Alu Bhaji is prepared in North India on a daily basis…