Yellina Chigali – Sesame Seeds Squares – Til Gud Burfi

Yellina Chigali is prepared using raw Black Sesame seeds on Nagara Chauthi festival.  The Sesame seeds are roasted before grinding to…

Nagara Chauthi

Nagara Chauthi festival is celebrated on the fourth day of the Hindu month Shravana, July – August according to Gregorian…

Amathi

Amathi is a curry prepared using Peas. Cuisine: North Karnataka and Maharashtra. Time Required: 25 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2…

Dasara Procession and Torch Light Parade during the reign of the Wodeyars

Picture1 - Illuminated Mysore Palace Mysore Dasara procession during the Maharajah’s rule used to be on a larger scale and…

Mangala Gowri Vratha

Mangala Gowri Vratha / religious observance is mentioned in the Bhavishyoththara Purana / Hindu religious texts and is performed by newly…

Kasoori Methi Paratha – Dried Fenugreek Leaves Flat Bread Recipe

Indian bread prepared using dried Fenugreek leaves. Cuisine: North India Time Required: 25 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 Cups Wheat…

July 2009 Hints

Are you plagued by rust in your tool box? Here is a simple way to keep tools rust free. Slip…

Golibaje – Spicy spongy fritters – Mysore Bonda – Mangaluru Bhajji

Golibaje are deep fried fritters popularly known as Mangaluru bhajji. Cuisine: Udupi Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Maida…

Big Banyan Tree

Known as “Dodda Aalada Mara” in Kannada, this big banyan tree is 380 to 400 years old.  It is situated…

Pineapple Rice

This rice recipe is from Thailand.  Rice is stir-fried with yellow curry paste, pineapple, raisins and cashew nuts. Cuisine: Thai…