Nrityagram Dance Village, Hessarghatta and Taj Kuteeram

We planned for a weekend getaway to Nrityagram, which turned to be a unique experience. The dance village is situated…

Wild Turmeric

One of the many treasures that are hidden in the Western Ghats and Himalayas is the wild turmeric. These treasures…

Alu Palak – Aloo Palak Recipe – Potato Spinach Gravy Recipe

A side dish with gravy using Spinach and Potatoes.  Alu Palak is a very popular dish of North India. Cuisine:…

Hoovilya

Hoovilya is an auspicious ritual conducted just before major celebrations like Marriage or Upanayana / Sacred thread ceremony in Karnataka.…

July 2010 Hints

To keep Ginger fresh for a longer time, store them in the refrigerator in a jar filled with water. Chop…

Mango Lassi

Mango churned with sugar and yogurt.  A refreshing and thirst quenching drink. Time Required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 1 ripe Mango…

Ghati Subramanya Temple

Ghati Subramanya temple of great reverence is a piligrimage center situated near Doddaballapur, 60 Km from Bangalore. Ghati Subramanya temple…

Jal Mahal, Jaipur

When I visited Jal Mahal, Jaipur in 1995, I was very disappointed to see the Man Sagar Lake in which…

Stuffed Green Chili Pickle

Green Chili Pickle is served with Roti or Paratha in North India. I remember my friend in college who was…

Carrot Pinwheel Flower

These simple flowers can be carved out of Carrot. Children will love to make these with adult supervision. Materials Required:…