Gerbera Flower Arrangement Sunrise

Flower Gerberas represents Sun very well in a flower arrangement.  This Ikebana is a variation of the Shoka style called…

Palak Chutney – Spinach Chutney Recipe

Palak Chutney is prepared using Spinach. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch Palak/Spinach 2tsp Urad Dal/Split Black Gram 3tsp…

Uppu Huli Dose – Spicy Pancakes Recipe – Spicy Crepes Recipe – Uppu Huli Dosa Recipe

Salt, spices and tamarind goes into the making of this dosa / crepe and hence it is known as Uppu…

Sweet and Sour Mango Curry

  Time Required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 3 Ripe Mangoes 1tbsp Ghee A pinch of Asafoetida 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds 1tsp…

Kadalebele Mavinakayi Chutney

Bengal Gram and Mango Chutney. Time Required: 5 Minutes + Soaking Time Picture - Chutney served with Guntpongalu  Ingredients: 2tbsp…

Bagala Bhath – Vermicelli in yoghurt

Bagala Bhath is a dish prepared using Vermicelli and Curds/Yogurt. This is very popular in Andhra Pradesh and is very…

Orchid Acampe Praemorsa

Picture1 - Plant  I came across Orchid Acampe Praemorsa while touring the coastal regions of Karnataka and Goa.  Different species of…

Talakadu – Part II

Picture1 - Sand Dunes at Talakadu Talakadu is a  place known for its sand dunes, river, ancient temples and innumerable…

Talakadu – Part I

Picture1 - Talakadu Sand Dunes Talakadu is situated 50 Kms from Mysore and was under the rule of Western Gangas,…

Kochchida Mavinakayi Uppinakayi – Grated Mango Pickle

Kochchida Mavinakayi Uppinakayi is a traditional pickle endemic to Udupi region.  The Mango is minced and pickled.   “Kochchu” in Kannada…