Leek and Potato Soup

Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: A bunch of Leek 2 Potatoes 1 Ripe Red Chili 3 Bay Leaves 1tsp Ground…

Flower Arrangement – Purple Rain

Daisies in flower arrangement add cheer and color.  The flowers last for a long time.   This arrangement is sure…

Vendekai Poriyal

A simple side dish prepared using Ladies finger / Okra. This is popular in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka (Bhendekayi Palya).…

Shravanabelagola

The first time I visited Shravanabelagola was in 1982 on a school trip. It was Mahamasthakabhishekha time and we climbed up…

Funny caption on an auto

Click on image to enlarge. Found this funny caption on the back of an autorikshaw.  Kannada script reads as "gooli"…

Vegetable Medley

Vegetables tossed in herbs and tomato puree. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Green Capsicum 1 Red Pepper 1 Yellow…

Praline – Dry Fruits Chikki Recipe – Dry Fruits Bar Recipe

Praline is prepared using sugar and nuts.  This is used in cakes, pastries, and ice creams.

Udaru Bele

Recipe by mom. This is one of the side dishes from her childhood days. Udaru means separate, Bele means Dal…

Orchid Dendrobium Ovatum

The Dendrobium Ovatum orchid can be easily mistaken for Dendrobium Aqueum. The difference between the two is the Green center.…

Thai Khao-pote Onn – Thai Baby corn stir-fry – Baby Corn Recipe

Tasty crunchy baby corn with Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 10 Baby corns, Chopped into 1" pieces 1tbsp Soya Sauce 2tbsp Oil…