Chaat Masala Powder Recipe – Chat Masala Powder

Chaat Masala Powder is a powder prepared using an assortment of spices, which is used to add to snacks, fruits,…

Dal Raitha

Dal Raitha is cooked lentils in curds.  Tastes good with Indian bread. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 15 minutes Serves: 4…

Coconut Garlic Raitha – Coconut Garlic Yogurt Recipe

Raw vegetables in coconut-garlic curds/yoghurt.  Coconut Garlic Raitha tastes good with Pulao. Cuisine: North Indian Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves:…

Kalasha

This is an important arrangement in any of the Hindu rituals/pooja.  This occupies a prominent place in the pedestal along…

Mangala Drowya and Pooje Samaanu

Mangala Drowya and Pooje Samaanu means sacred items used on auspicious occasions like marriage rituals, upanayana (sacred thread ceremony), shrimantha (arathi…

Poha Chivda

This is an all time favorite snack.  The flattened rice is deep fried and mixed with spices. Time Required:  20…

Avarekayi Chivda – Avarebele Mixture – Avarekalu Mixture – Flat Beans Mixture

A snack prepared using winter beans also called as flat beans. This beans is available during winter in Mysore and…

Avalakki Chivda – Flattened Rice with seasoning and spices – Hurida Avalakki

Avalakki Chivda is a snack prepared using flattened Rice. Great to pack this for long journeys and picnics. I remember…

Heritage Buildings of Mysore – Part1

My school was just behind one of the oldest buildings in Mysore…Jaganmohan Palace. Everyday I used to walk to school…

Vangibhath

"Vangi" means Brinjal/Eggplant in Telugu.  Vangibhath is a rice dish prepared using Brinjal/Eggplant and Bhath powder.  The eggplant variety Eerangere…