Mango Dosa

The best part of summer is the availability of Mango. Mango whether ripe or raw can be used in a…

Flower Arrangement – Valentine

This arrangement is made using artificial flowers and the crystal vase is filled with Gulganji / Manjadikuru, Tamarind Seeds, and…

Kaup Beach

Our unplanned visit to Kaup Beach pronounced as Kapu was a pleasant surprise. The character of the Kaup beach is…

Kathal Ki Biryani – Raw Jackfruit Biryani Recipe – Chakka Biryani Recipe

This exotic dish is prepared using Raw Jackfruit and Rice with spices. Time Required: 1 hour Ingredients: 2 Cups Rice…

Whole Garam Masala

Whole Garam Masala is a combination of whole spices used to flavor many dishes like Vegetable Pulao, Biryani, Side Dishes,…

Panch Phoran – Spices of Bengal – Five Spices

Bengali, Assamese and Oriya cuisine is tempered with Panch phoran, which is a combination of 5 spices - Fennel Seeds…

Maravanthe Beach

On our Karnataka coastal temple trip, my husband insisted on driving up to the Maravanthe beach. The drive was spectacular…

Beautiful Smile

I took this picture in Pondicherry/Puducherry.  This girl was washing the car very early in the morning and when I…

Slipper Flower

Plant Summary: As the name indicates the flower looks like a ladies slipper more like a slipper worn in at…

Elukoti Elukoti Elukotigo…chanmalo changmalo

Goravas are followers of Lord Mailara / Shiva.  Goravappas consider themselves the soldiers in service of Mailaralinga while he fought…