Christmas tree

When dad used to recollect his boyhood days spent on his grandfather's estate called “Sane hidlu/incessant rain” in Chikkamagalur, he…

Sakkare Pongal – Sweet Pongal Recipe – Sakkarai Pongal Recipe – Chakkara Pongal Recipe

Sakkare Pongal is a sweet rice prepared in South India during Makara Sankranti festival. Time Required: 25 Minutes Serves: 4…

Puliyogare – Puliyodharai – Tamarind Rice

This tamarind rice is popularly known as Iyengar's Puliyogare, as this is an authentic dish of Iyengar community. Dad had…

Makara Sankranti

Sankranthi is a harvest festival and “Sankranthi” means movement. It is a celebration of the sun entering from the zodiac…

Celebration of Makara Sankranthi in different regions of India

Makara Sankranthi is celebrated in various styles in different regions of India. Andhra Pradesh In Andhra Pradesh this festival is…

Anarasa

Anarasa is a deep fried sweet dish.  Though the preparation is very elaborate when you taste the end product it…

Indian Gooseberry Digestive

Gooseberries are packed with Vitamin C, which is extremely good for the general health.  This digestive is easy to make…

Christmas

"Jingle bells Jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh what fun it is to ride on a one horse open…

Cucumber Dosa

A crepe prepared using Cucumber and Rice. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking Time Ingredients: 1 Cup Rice 1 Cup…

Pudina Onion Chutney

Mint and Onion Chutney.  This is a perfect accopaniment for Cucumber Idli. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch Pudina/Mint…