Dhanur Masa Poojas

Dhanur Masa Pooja as the name implies is to be performed in the Hindu month of Dhanur Masa, December –…

Kaddu Channa Sabzi – Sweet Pumpkin with Black Chikpea – Sihikumblakayi Kadale Palya

Kaddu Channa Sabzi is prepared using sweet pumpkin and Chikpea. Time Required: 25 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 Cups Peeled…

Spring Onion Cheese Paratha

Spring Onion Cheese Paratha is Indian bread stuffed with Spring Onion and Mozzarella cheese. Time Required: 20 Minutes Makes: 4…

Alu Bhindi – Aloo Bhindi Recipe – Potato Okra Recipe – Potato Ladies Finger Recipe

An unusual combination of Potatoes and Okra mixed with spices. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 12 – 15…

Heritage buildings of Pondicherry

Apart from Parks, Beaches, Backwaters, Temples, Ashrams and Auroville another interesting aspect of Pondicherry are its heritage buildings.  The heritage buildings…

Hasi Majjige Huli – Pumpkin in Spicy Yogurt Recipe – Mor Kozhambu Recipe

Hasi Majjige Huli is a yogurt and vegetable dish with raw Masala paste. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 1…

December 2009 Hints

When fruits are sliced and left either inside or outside the fridge, the color of the fruits slice changes.  Wrap…

Pookalam Art – Flower Carpet Making – Flower Rangoli

Pookalam (Flower Rangoli / Pattern), the art of designing floral carpets on the day of  Onam festival in Kerala welcome…

Pookalam

Flower arrangement of Indian origin is Pookalam. “Poo” means flower and “kalam” design in Malayalam. The flowers are laid out…

Gooseberry Honey Candy

Indian Gooseberry slices are preserved in Sugar and Honey. Time Required: 30 Minutes + 4 days for drying Ingredients: 10…