Another common name of Hanging Heliconia is Lobster claw and Parrot flower. The botanical name is Heliconia Rostrata and belongs to Heliconiaceae (Heliconia) family. It is a perennial native to … [Read more...]
Capsicum Gojju – Capsicum in sweet and sour gravy
Capsicum Gojju is a sweet and spicy side dish prepared using Bell Peppers. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Capsicum, cut into roundels 1 Green Chili, … [Read more...]
Summer Fruits Arrangement
I have noticed in weddings, the buffet hall has one corner dedicated to fruit arrangements. They are grand and done by professional vegetable and fruit carvers. I am sure at the end of the … [Read more...]
Dragonkhand – Dragon Fruit Shrikhand Recipe – Dragon Fruit Greek Yogurt Recipe
You must be wondering about this khand that you had not heard till now. You have heard of Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Baghelkhand, Bundelkhand, and now Dragonkhand! No, not made in China, made right … [Read more...]
September 2020 Hints
September 2020 hints are as follows: Dip the screw in glue before replacing. This will make the screw hold tightly. After tying the nylon chord, the cut end of the chord tends to … [Read more...]
Happy Onam 2020
Wish you all a very happy Onam, readers. The houses in Kerala must be in a festive mood with Pookalam and Onam Sadya. The below Pookalam represents peace with the Swan … [Read more...]
Breadfruit Tree
Breadfruit has many names in Kannada and some of them are: Jeegujje, Deevi Halasu, Rotti Halasu, Gujju Halasu, Seeme Halasu, in Sanskrit it is known as Nagadamani, and in Hindi it is known as … [Read more...]
Lord Ganesha Arathi Song
Tomorrow is Ganesh Chathurthi. Wish you all a very happy festival. My mother has written the below arathi song praising Lord Ganesha. This is in Kannada script. ಗಣೇಶನಿಗೆ ಆರತಿ ಹಾಡು … [Read more...]
Jackfruit Payasa Recipe – Chakka Payasam – Palapazham Payasam – Halasinahannina Payasa
Jackfruit payasa is a very tasty Indian sweet and is prepared during auspicious occasions and festivals. On 21st August 2020 is Swarna Gowri Pooja and this payasa goes very well with all the other … [Read more...]
Independence day memories
My mother remembers and shares her memories on the days before Indian Independence and the joy felt on 15th August 1947. Place: Kurtakoti Script: Kannada … [Read more...]
Sri Krishna Song – Arathi Song
Happy Sri Krishna Janmashtami dear readers. Like Sri Krishna heard Draupadi's cries for help, let us hope and pray that he comes down to earth and help us by getting rid of the pandemic very … [Read more...]
Kesar Pedha Recipe – Kesar Peda Recipe – Saffron Milk Burfi Recipe – Milk Pedha Recipe
The best Kesar Pedha in Mysore was available at Indra Sweets. My dad used to get it home for all occasions. Making this Pedha (sweet) is very easy. This can be a wonderful treat to Lord Krishna … [Read more...]
August 2020 Hints
August 2020 hints are as follows: If you want to make sure that the dry grinder jar is dry under the blades, after wiping it, use an hair dryer for few seconds. When food spills over on … [Read more...]
Rambutan Mojito – Rambutan Juice
Summer fruit Rambutan is available once a year during July - August. You can just enjoy the fruit or can make this tasty Mojito. Time required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 10 … [Read more...]
Happy Varamahalakshmi Pooja 2020 – Lakshmi Pooja
Varamahalakshmi Pooja is tomorrow. In the old normal, Karnataka would be abuzz with households getting ready for the pooja and the markets would be filled with colorful fresh flowers, banana … [Read more...]
Delta Point – Kundapura
As you travel across coastal Karnataka, you come across innumerable rivers on one side and the ocean on the other side. It is just paradise on earth. The rivers meet the ocean at many places and the … [Read more...]
Rainy Season in India
It is rainy season in India. The monsoon kept its time this time and arrived in the first week of June to Kerala and from there it spread to Karnataka, Maharashtra, and upwards. Now, the … [Read more...]
Lychee Rose Ice Cream – Litchi Rose Ice Cream
It is the Lychee season in North India and as the fruits make their way into our South Indian homes, the cheer only gets louder. I am sure you love the combination of Lychee and Rose in the ice … [Read more...]
Drying Rose Petals
Dried Rose Petals are a delight when added as a garnish or used to decorate a room. Materials required: Roses - I have used Paneer Roses Cotton towels Method: Remove the petals and wash … [Read more...]
Bombay Sandwich Masala Powder – Mumbai Sandwich Masala Powder
Bombay Sandwich Masala Powder is another taste enhancer for the Bombay Sandwich. Having this condiment in the kitchen can sure enhance the taste of the Sandwich along with the Sandwich … [Read more...]
