Mallige Idli – Soft Steamed Rice Cake

Mallige Idli is steamed rice cake. This is a healthy breakfast served in almost all South Indian households. Mallige means…

Sringeri

Sringeri situated on the banks of the River Tunga was the chosen place by Sri Adi Shankaracharya to set up…

Falafel Sandwich

Falafel Sandwich is a Falafel Sandwich middle eastern favorite where chik pea fritters and vegetables are stuffed into a Pita…

Lakya Dam

A check dam was built by Kudremukh Iron Ore Company on the River Lakya, which is a tributary of River…

2000th Post

Thank you readers for visiting my blog.  I am indebted to you all.  Here is a small poem as the…

Port Blair

Almost at the same elevation as the sea at 52 feet lies the gateway to the Union territory Andaman and…

Painted Stork with Artificial Paint

We visited Bannerghatta zoo on 23rd April 2015, and to our dismay found the aquatic birds painted in Indian flag…

Punjabi Mango Pickle

Pickle is an integral part of Punjabi cuisine and Punjabi Mango Pickle is a favorite among one and all as…

Barleria

Barleria is known as Kurantaka in Sanskrit, Spatika in Kannada, Vajradanti in Marathi, Philippine violet, Bluebell barleria, Crested Philippine violet,…

Star Gooseberry Tree – Kiru Nellikayi – Malay gooseberry

Star Gooseberry is known as Kiru Nellikayi in Kannada and was my favourite during school.  I would buy them from…