Talipot Palm is also known as Srithala, Indu Tree in Kannada, Alpayushi in Sanskrit, and Bajar-Battu in Hindi. The botanical name is Corypha umbraculifera and belongs to Arecaceae (Palm) … [Read more...]
Muskmelon Juice – Karbooja Panaka Recipe – Sidota Juice
Today is Rama Navami, the day Lord Rama was born. May this day bring solutions for the pandemic that has hit the world. Let us hope everyone of them impacted is cured and that the front … [Read more...]
Subz Bahaar – Vegetables cooked with spices – Stir fried Vegetables
Subz Bahaar is a delicious side dish prepared using assorted vegetables and spices. Cuisine: North Indian Time required: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 Carrot, diced 1 Potato, peeled and … [Read more...]
Happy Ugadi 2020
Wish the readers a very happy Ugadi and New Year. I wish and pray that you are all staying at home and are safe! Hope the beginning of the New Year brings great joy and destroys all evil. This … [Read more...]
Kudupu Sri Ananta Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Kudupu town is situated very close to Mangaluru. The name Kudupu means a basket woven out of dried forest creeper. Sri Ananta Padmanabha Temple is a major temple visited by thousands. The main … [Read more...]
Pineapple Salsa
Some Pani Puri shells stuffed with chilled Pineapple Salsa makes for a fantastic snack in the evening. Cuisine: Mexican Time required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Pineapple, peeled and … [Read more...]
African Lily
The other common name is Lily of the Nile. Botanical name is Agapanthus africanus and belongs to Amaryllidaceae family. African Lily is a native of South Africa and is planted in cooler parts … [Read more...]
March 2020 Hints
Use nail polish remover to rejuvenate stained china. Pour some remover on a cloth and dab the stained areas avoiding the decorative patterns. Rinse with soap and water. Shine shoes with … [Read more...]
December 2019 Hints
December 2019 Hints are as follows: Mix Cooking Soda and Vinegar with hot water. Pour into Kitchen basin or Bathroom basins to unclog the pipes. Microwave lemon peel for 5 minutes … [Read more...]
Blackberry
When Greek Yogurt is part of a breakfast buffet, you inevitably look for fruits to go with it. If they are serving fresh Blackberries, then you sure are lucky. Botanical name of Blackberry is Rubus … [Read more...]
November 2019 Hints
November 2019 Hints are as follows: For Basmati rice, soak the rice for at least 10 mins and drain the rice before cooking. Spread some baking soda on stove top and spread lightly. Allow … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 46
India loves to pose series contains random pictures of people in different moods and gears captured during a moment in their story. I believe that behind every face lies a story. This lady … [Read more...]
Happy Diwali 2019
Happy Diwali to you all. May this year bring you happiness and prosperity! Lights, Sweets, Crackers, Oil bath, Rangoli, and new clothes would make our Diwali very special. We would … [Read more...]
Aloo Ka Halwa – Potato Pudding – Alu Halwa – Potato Halwa Recipe
Aloo ka Halwa is prepared when people restrict type of food consumed. This is known as Vrat ka Khana or Palahara or Falhar. This is practiced during festivals or certain rituals. Cuisine: … [Read more...]
Lachha Salad – Sliced Onion Salad – Sliced Vegetable Salad
Lachha Salad is a salad prepared using thinly sliced vegetables. It is usually prepared with only Onions, but I have used other vegetables like Cabbage and Capsicum. This salad is usually … [Read more...]
Saumyanayaki Temple, Belur
Belur Chennakeshava Temple complex comprises of many temples dedicated to various deities. One such temple is the Saumyanayaki temple. Saumyanayaki is the consort of Lord Vishnu (Chennakeshava). The … [Read more...]
October 2019 Hints
October 2019 Hints are as follows: In case you added more salt to a dish, add diced potatoes and leave it aside for half an hour. The potato will absorb the excess salt. Remove … [Read more...]
Erstwhile Mysore State Emblem
Today is Vijayadashami day, there is pomp and pageantry in Mysore remembering an era gone by. People from all over India folk to Mysore to witness the procession and the torch light … [Read more...]
Aloka Palace, Mysore
I visited Aloka Palace near Yelwal, Mysore as part of my son’s summer camp outing few decades back. I visited again to take pictures and to know more about the place. A bit disappointing as there … [Read more...]
Happy Durgashtami 2019
The 8th day of Dasara / Navaratri is Durgashtami. This is a state festival of West Bengal. The goddess is worshiped along with Ganesha, Subramanya, and Saraswathi in West Bengal. … [Read more...]
