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:…

Meethi Aam Chutney – Sweet Mango Chutney Recipe – Mango Chutney Recipe

Meethi Aam Chutney is a sweet chutney prepared using raw mangoes. This is a dish from eastern India. Time Required:…