Chunchi Falls

When I heard the name of the falls I felt like humming the good old Hindi song “Mera Naam Chin…

Mekedatu

Mekedatu, in Kannada means Goat’s leap, which is situated 98kms south of Bangalore. River Cauvery flows into a deep and…

Paneer Pakoda

Fritters prepared using Cottage Cheese. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 250gms Paneer/Cottage Cheese 1 Cup Besan/Gram Flour 1tsp…

Jamun – Indian Blackberry

Jamun is an evergreen beautiful tropical tree, native to India, Pakistan and Indonesia. In Kannada it is known as Nerale…

Rama Navami

Rama Navami is a festival celebrating the birth of Sri Rama, son of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya. “Yada Yadaa hi…

June 2008 Hints

Add a spoon of Ghee to almost cooked Rice before removing it from heat, this adds a wonderful aroma to…

Kuruva Dweep or Kuruva Island

Kuruva Dweep or Kuruva Island (popular name) is situated in Kerala, India Dweep means an island; it is a group…

Thirunelli Temple

Thirunelli Temple is a 5000 year  ancient temple and the presiding deity is Thirunelli Perumal / Lord Vishnu. Legend says…

Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary

Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is part of Wyanad Wildlife Sanctuary situated 100kms from Mysore and is adjacent to Nagarhole…

Huli – Sambar Recipe – South Indian Curry – Brahmin’s Sambar

Curry prepared using vegetables. In Karnataka it is called as Huli and in the other southern states it is known…