Orchid Vanda Testacea

My joy knew no bounds when I found Vanda Testacea plants in full bloom in Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. The pale…

Bettada Nellikayi Rasa – Whole Gooseberry Pickle Recipe – Indian Gooseberry Pickle

Whole Indian Gooseberries are pickled in raw Tamarind extract.  Bettada Nellikayi Rasa pickle is prepared in regions of Mysore and Bangalore.…

Jackfruit

The Jackfruit tree is an evergreen tree belonging to Moraceae family and the botanical name is Artocarpus heterophyllus. Jackfruit is…

Paneer Vegetable Sauté

This is a very simple dish with minimum spices. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Broccoli florets 1 Cup…

Bannerghatta National Park

Bannerghatta National Park spread over 25,000 acres was established in the year 1974. It is situated 22 km south of…

Huggi – Ven Pongal Recipe – Khara Pongal – Khichdi Recipe

Also known as Pongal or Khichdi, Huggi is prepared using Rice, Split Green Gram and spices.  This recipe is in typical…

Chota Alu Masala – Baby Potatoes Stir Fry – Chatpata Alu – Aloo Fry

A side dish prepared using baby potatoes. Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 10 – 12 Baby Potatoes boiled and peeled…

Bhajra Jowar Paratha – Sorghum and Black Millet flat Bread – Bajri Bhakri Recipe

Bhajra Jowar Paratha is prepared by mixing Sorghum flour and Black Millet flour with chopped Spring Onions, Ginger and Chilies.…

Glazed Nendrabale – Glazed Banana Recipe – Pazham nurukku – Nendrapazham sharkara ittadu

This dish is very simple to make.  It is prepared using Kerala Banana, Clarified Butter and Sugar. Time Required: 10…

Sugarcane

I remember in childhood feasting on Sugarcanes during Shankranthi festival as it is a custom in Karnataka to distribute a…