Godambi Thondekai Palya – Cashew Nut Ivy Gourd Stir Fry

Godambi Thondekai Palya is a side dish prepared using Cashew nuts and Ivy gourd. This dish is very popular in…

Mahashivarathri – Shivratri

Om Vande Shambhu Umaapatim Surgurum Vande Jagad Kaaranaam | Vande Pannag Bhushanaam Mrigadharam Vande Pashunaam Patim| Vande Surya Shashaak Vahninayanam…

Aquatic Birds of Kukkarahalli Lake

Recently there was a competition held in Bangalore between bird watcher's groups on the maximum number of birds sighted in…

Coconut Carrot Burfi – Coconut Carrot Barfi Recipe – Gajar Nariayal Burfi Recipe

Coconut Carrot Burfi is a twist to the traditional Coconut Burfi known as Khobbari Mithai in Kannada. Carrots are added…

Mouna Gowri Vrata – Mauna Gowri Vrata

Unmarried girls perform Mouna Gowri Vrata.  This Vrata / vowed religious observance is performed from the first day of the…

Sajji Roti – Bhajra Roti Recipe – Black Millet Flat Bread Recipe – Bhajra Bhakri Recipe

Sajji is known as Bhajra in North India. It is nothing but Black Millet and widely grown in Maharashtra, Gujarat,…

Cauliflower Ice Cream Cones

Before you shriek with disgust, this is part of vegetable carving.  These ice-cream cones are very easy to make and…

Morada Bagina

Bagina is an offering of everything essential and dear to you.  It is believed that you will be blessed with…

Mandakki Dosa – Murmura Dosa Recipe – Kadalepuri Dosa Recipe

Mandakki Dosa are Crepes/Pancakes prepared using puffed rice. Time Required:  20 Minutes + Soaking time + Fermenting Time Ingredients: 4…

Bilva Tree

Tridalam Trigunakaram| Trinetrancha Triyaayudham| Trijanma Paapa Samharam| Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam|| The meaning of this above shloka/chanting in Sanskrit means offering…