Tulasi – Holy Basil

Tulasi Dala Matrena Jalasya Culukena Va Vikrinite Svam Atmanam Bhaktebhyo Bhakta Vatsalah|| The meaning of the above shloka is as…

Onion Chili Sauce

This Chinese accompaniment goes well when served with a range of Chinese dishes like Fried Rice, Noodles, Crispy Vegetables etc.,…

Boodakumbalakayi Sippe Balaka – Ash Pumpkin Skin Fryums

The peels of Ash Pumpkin are sun dried with spices. Boodakumbalakayi Sippe Balaka can be stored can deep fried whenever…

Pal Puri – Deep Fried Bread with sweetened milk

"Pal" means Milk and "Puri" is crisp deep fried Indian Bread. This dish is a combination of crispy puris with…

Aanai Pandige – Aane Habba – Karthika Deepotsava

Aanai Pandige Karthikai also known as Karthika Deepotsava, Aane / Elephant Habba is an important festival of Iyengars (Vishishtha Advaitha…

Dutch Style Fruit Flowers and Light Arrangement

This is Dutch style of flower arrangement.  The materials used range from fruits, flowers and candles.  The different hues of…

Auroville Puducherry

Auroville means “City of Dawn”, where people live as one in harmony with no nationality, politics, caste, creed or color.…

Ek Do Teen Chaar Burfi

A very easy to remember recipe and can be made in very easily for parties and festivals. Time Required: 25…

October 2009 Hints

Place a sheet of thermocole under the gas cylinder to avoid rust stains and scratches on the floor. Instead of…

Parks of Pondicherry

Pondicherry has many parks, which attracts both local people and tourists. Children’s Park A park near the seaside attracts many…