Avalakki Payasa – Poha Kheer Recipe – Beaten Rice Pudding Recipe

A pudding prepared using beaten rice.  This dish is usually prepared on Rathasapthami.  You can prepare this on other festivals…

Rathasapthami

On Rathasapthami day, rangoli/pattern of Surya/Sun riding a chariot is drawn. A special bath is taken with 7 yekka/arka/calotropis procera…

Arka – Giant Milkweed

Plant Summary: Among the 21 leaves offered to Lord Ganesha during Patra Pooja/leaves offering ritual, Arka/Yekka leaf is one of…

Panchamrutha Abhishekha

"Panch" means 5 and "Amrutha" means nectar in Sanskrit.  Panchamrutha Abhishekha is a Hindu ritual performed at all homes and…

Makki Ki Roti

Indian bread prepared using Corn meal.  Makki Ki Roti is a favorite among Punjabis along with Sarson Ka Saag/side dish. Time…

Sarson Ka Saag Recipe – Mustard Leaf Curry

Sarson Ka Saag is a side dish prepared using Mustard plant leaves and spices.  A very common dish in the…

Homemade Brahmi Amla Hair Oil

Homemade Brahmi Amla Hair Oil prepared using Brahmi / Thyme shaped Gratiola leaves and Indian Gooseberries. Materials Required for Homemade Brahmi…

Bettadanellikayi Murabba

Jam prepared using Indian Gooseberries.  The Gooseberries are available in India during November to January.  A branch of Gooseberry tree…

Karibevina Chutney Pudi – Curry Leaves Chutney Powder

We have a Curry leaves tree in Mysore and the tree grows better if the branches are cut during monsoons.…

Sihigenasina Sihi Usali – Sweet Potato Dish – Shakkarkhand Sweet Dish

Sihigenasina Sihi Usali is a sweet dish prepared using Sweet Potato and Jaggery.  Sweet Potatoes are available in south India…