Orchid Spathoglottis Plicata

Spathoglottis Plicata is a species from the Far East grows very well in South India. It is a terrestrial orchid…

Orchid Cymbidium Bicolor

Orchid Cymbidium BicolorĀ is widely found in Western ghats and Himalayas. Picture above: Cymbidium Bicolor in Bhadra Sanctuary It is a…

Upakarma – Janivara Habba

Upakarma festival is solely for the men. The others also join in by preparing delicious food as naivedhyam / blessed…

Swarna Gowri Vratha – Gowri Habba – Gowri Festival

Swarna Gowri Vratha/Pooja is celebrated by girls and women in Karnataka and Andhara Pradesh. Goddess Gowri is the mother of…

Rakhsha Bandhan

Rakhsha Bandhan festival is a celebration of the brother-sister bonding, celebrated mainly in North India. It falls on Poornima /…

Masala Thepla – Indian Flat Bread – Methi Chapathi – Methi Roti Recipe

Masala Thepla is a type of bread prepared in Gujarat.  This has a long shelf life and is very suitable…

Tossed Salad

Tossed salad is easy to make and is extremely healthy. I always make this as everybody in the house likes…

Vegetable Spring Rolls

A Chinese dish usually served as a starter but tastes good in the middle as well as the end of…

God Saru – Sihi Saaru Recipe – Sweet Rasam Recipe – Thili Saaru Recipe – Goddasaru Recipe

God Saru is a watery and sweet curry / soup prepared using Jaggery. This is best served when you feel…

Green Chili Chutney

Green Chili Chutney is usually served with Samosa, Dhokla and other snacks.  This adds spiciness to the dish. Time Required:…