Hanuman Jayanthi

Picture is the tower / gopura of Kote Anjaneya Temple in Mysore Palace. In South India, Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated…

Ralliah Dam, Coonoor

It was a pleasant surprise to know that there is a Dam in Coonoor and what made the visit more…

Thondekayi Korma – Ivy Gourd Side Dish Recipe – Tindli Subzi Recipe – Tindora Subzi Recipe

This side dish is prepared using Ivy Gourd. Ingredients: 2 Cups Thondekayi / Tindora / Ivy Gourd, pieces 1 Big…

Solitary Reaper – Flower Arrangement

The materials used in this flower arrangement are all single (one container, one leaf, and one flower). Materials Required: 1…

December 2011 Hints

The below hints are to test adultration of certain commonly used cooking ingredients: Asafoetida / Hing: Pure Asafoetida dissolves in…

Masinagudi

Masinagudi is one of the 5 ranges of Madumalai wild life reserve. The others are Thepakadu, Mudumalai, Kargudi and Nellakota.…

Parwal Alu Fry – Parwal Aloo Fry Recipe – Pointed Gourd Potato Fry Recipe

A side dish prepared using Potatoes and Pointed gourd. Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Potatoes / Alu, Peeled and…

Asters

Every year during Ganesh Chathurthi and Diwali, dad used bring home bunches of Asters in various hues. We would spend…

Palak Rice – Spinach Rice Recipe

Spinach Rice is a healthy dish.  This is great to pack for lunch to school or office. Time Required: 30…

New Beginning

Picture - Honge Seedling