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…

Mango Tit Bits Jam – Raw Mango Jam Recipe – Mango Preserve

Jam with Mango pieces floating in it!  I used to love this as a child and used to have it…

Akki Thambittu

Akki Thambittu is a sweet dish is prepared using rice flour.  This is usually prepared during festivals and especially on…

Trikuteshwara Temple

This ancient temple of Trikuteshwara dates back to the Kalyani Chalukyas who ruled this region during 1050 to 1200 CE.…