The botanical name of Chives is Allium schoenoprasum and belongs to Alliaceae family. Chives belong to the family of onions, garlic, shallot, leek, scallion, and Chinese onion. Chives are green … [Read more...]
Jackfruit Cocoshake Recipe – Jackfruit Milkshake Recipe
Jackfruit is a fruit relished in the summer months in South India. You can make a variety of dishes out of this fruit and also relish the fruit as is. Here is a Jackfruit drink with … [Read more...]
May 2021 Hints
May 2021 hints are as follows: Keep one or two bay leaves in jars with lentils to keep away insects. Dip pans / kadai in boiling water and add 1 cup baking soda. Cover and leave … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 51
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. These kids off … [Read more...]
Mosambi Juice Recipe – Sweet Lime Juice Recipe
Tomorrow is Rama Navami and it is a practice to prepare fruit juice and Kosambari (salad) and distribute to friends and family. Here is a Sweet Lime juice suitable for the summer and to celebrate the … [Read more...]
Apple Gojju Recipe – Apple Gotsu Recipe – Apple Menaskai Recipe
When there are no vegetables at home and you find Apples not eaten, you can make a quick gojju using the Apple. If the Apple is Granny Smith, the taste is better. Time required: 20 … [Read more...]
Balehannina Payasa Recipe – Banana Payasa Recipe – Plantain Pudding Recipe
Tomorrow is Hindu New Year - Ugadi. This festival is celebrated by worshiping god and eating Neem flowers mixed with Jaggery signifying the bitter-sweet experiences of life. Festival food … [Read more...]
Fruit and Coconut Arrangement
On festivals and special occasions, we tend to shop for fruits and coconut more than necessary. If you have a basket or a tray, arrange the fruits and coconuts and place it on a side table to … [Read more...]
April 2021 Hints
April 2021 hints are as follows: Add baking soda to Peas and Lentils while cooking. They will make them tender faster. Keep the flattened Poori dough in the refrigerator for 15 … [Read more...]
Yercaud Botanical Garden
A visit to the Botanical Garden in hill stations is top on my to-visit list. And off we went to explore the Botanical Garden in Yercaud. The garden though small is interesting as it is tucked … [Read more...]
Happy Holi 2021
Have a fantastic colorful and safe Holi! Holi is a festival and colors and is celebrated in varied ways across the country. This year keeping in mind the pandemic, it is best to display … [Read more...]
Buttermilk Masala Recipe – Buttermilk Spice Recipe – Masala Majjige Recipe – Masala More
Buttermilk is welcome during summers. A very healthy option to cool your body after a walk or after enjoying a spicy paratha. Ingredients 4 tbsp Jeera / Cumin Seeds 5 tbsp Coriander … [Read more...]
World Sparrow Day 2021
The year 2020 was difficult one for the Homo Sapiens. A non-existent virus trapped people in their homes to reflect and to give back to the environment. Every year on 20th March, the World … [Read more...]
Grape Lettuce Salad
Salad with Grapes is refreshing during summer and a healthy snacking option. Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive oil 1 tbsp Vinegar or Lemon Juice 2 tsp minced shallots or Onions 1/2 tsp minced … [Read more...]
Song in the glory of Lord Shiva
This song is written by my mother in the glory of Lord Shiva. You can sing during performing arathi to Lord Shiva during Shivarathri. ಶಿವನ ಮಹಾತ್ಮೆ ಹಾಡು ಜಯತು ಜಯತು ಶ್ರೀಮಹಾದೇವಾ ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ … [Read more...]
Yellow Orchid Tree – Mandara Hoo – Vana Sampige
Vana Sampige or Mandara Hoo (Kannada) tree was in my uncle’s farm and everyday few of the flowers from this tree would be plucked to worship god. I used to touch these flowers to feel the silky-smooth … [Read more...]
March 2021 Hints
March 2021 hints are as follows: Place one cup of baking soda in the refrigerator and replace the soda every month to remove unpleasant odor from the refrigerator. To peel the label … [Read more...]
Glory of Lord Mailaralinga – Mailaralinga Mahatme Haadu – Khandoba Mahima Geet
The glory of Lord Mailaralinga's song in Kannada has been sung by my mother's immediate and extended family for decades. This song was taught by a relative called Sri Shankar who lived with my … [Read more...]
Heerekayi Kadlekayi Chutney – Ridge Gourd Chutney – Beerakaya Chutney – Heerekai Chutney
Heerekayi Kadlekayi Chutney is prepared using Ridge gourd peels and Peanuts. Cuisine: Karnataka Time required: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Heerekayi Sippe / Ridge gourd peel 1/2 … [Read more...]
Kotte Kadabu Recipe – Gunda Recipe – Idli steamed in Jackfruit Leaves – Halasina Kotte Kadabu
When Idli or Dosa batter is in the refrigerator there is absolutely no worry over fixing a breakfast. This is the mantra in all South Indian households. To break the boredom of this … [Read more...]
