Alu Capsicum Masala – Aloo Capsicum Masala Recipe – Potato Capsicum Masala Recipe

Potatoes and Capsicum tossed with tomatoes and spices. Time Required: 25 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 Cups Potatoes chopped thin…

Rasavangi – Heerekayi Rasa Palya Recipe – Ridge Gourd Gravy Recipe – Torai Subzi Recipe

A side dish prepared using either Vangi / Brinjal or Ridge Gourd.  If Ridge Gourd is used it can be…

Thengolalu

This is a deep fried snack popular in South India that can be stored for many days.  It is known…

Nandi Battalu

I remember my grandmother preparing Kadige / Kajal / Eye liner using the petals of Nandi Battalu flower. She would…

New York in Karnataka!!??

When we visited Shivanasamudra, we were very surprised to come across this mile stone with New York painted on it…

Doddabetta Peak, Ooty

“Dodda” means big and “Betta” means hill in Kannada language spoken by the Badaga tribe of Ooty. Doddabetta is situated…

January 2010 Hints

Cookies / biscuits will be crisper if  little Rice flour is added to the flour while preparing the cookie dough.…

Flowers of Victory

This flower arrangement / Ikebana is arranged in such a way that it represents victory. Materials Required: 1 Wooden container…

Baledindina Palya – Banana Stem Stir Fry Recipe – Kele ke Thana ke Subzi Recipe

A side dish prepared using tender stem of Banana plant in Karnataka style. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients:…

Pykara Lake

  River Pykara originates from Mukurthi peak, which has many Toda settlements. This river is the largest and it is…