Belur Chennakeshava Temple complex comprises of many temples dedicated to various deities. One such temple is the Andal temple. The presiding deity Andal is also known as Ranganayaki. This is situated … [Read more...]
Papad Boondi Subzi – Papadum Side Dish – Side dish with Chik Pea Pearls
The first time I tasted the Papad Subzi was in school. My classmate who was from Rajasthan used to get this Subzi and I used to love the khatta - meetha (sweet sour) taste of the dish. … [Read more...]
September 2019 Hints
September 2019 Hints are as follows: To remove band aids from skin, spray alcohol over it and remove. Stuff pieces of sponse in a jar and pour nail polish remover into it. when you want to … [Read more...]
Happy Onam 2019
Tomorrow is Tiru Onam and the celebrations include Pookalam / floral carpets, rituals, and Onam Sadya (sumptuous vegetarian meal). This festival is celebrated in Kerala. Wish you all a … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Purity
This arrangement with white Gerberas and Bull rushes in a tall container will add a sense of peace to any room. … [Read more...]
Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2019
24th August is Krishna Janmashtami and the whole country will celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna. The celebration differs in every region. Sweets and savories are prepared and … [Read more...]
Maida Chakkali – Chakkali with refined flour
Maida Chakkali savory is prepared using refined flour. Children love Chakkali and usually put it on their finger and pretend that it is the Sudarshana chakra. This also shows how Mahabharatha … [Read more...]
Cattleya Orchid
Probably one of the most photographed and painted Orchid species is Cattleya. The botanical name is Cattleya labiata and belongs to Orchidaceae (orchid) family. Cattleyas are native of South … [Read more...]
Veera Narayana Temple, Belur
Chennakeshava Temple complex in Belur comprises of many temples dedicated to various deities. One such temple is the Veera Narayana temple. The presiding deity Veera Narayana is also known as Lakshmi … [Read more...]
Basundi Recipe – Milk Pudding Recipe – Rabri Recipe
This is the month of Shravana and a bunch of festivals follows. There is a never ending flow of sweets and savories during this month. Basundi was my dad's favorite dessert and mine … [Read more...]
August 2019 Hints
July 2019 Hints are as follows: Unused Bonsai ceramic pots can be used as scrubber holder. Roll each lemon in newspaper and put them in a zip lock bag and store in refrigerator for long … [Read more...]
Begonia
Begonia is a perennial flowering succulent herbal plant and belongs to Begoniaceae family. There are more than 1,800 species of Begonia. This plant thrives in subtropical and tropical climate. They … [Read more...]
Sasihithlu Beach
Yet another beach on the West coast of Karnataka, so what is new here? The same Sea, Sun, and Sand? Yes, the same but another word starting from “S” can be added to the list: Surf. You don’t have to … [Read more...]
Washing Carrots in Kodaikanal
Juicy carrots are plucked from the farm and are taken to the lake in baskets. The carrots are washed with water using legs to remove the mud. They are washed again and loaded into … [Read more...]
July 2019 Hints
July 2019 Hints are as follows: Tie a bag with vinegar over the shower head to clear clogs. Mix Salt and Vinegar to clear the bottom of pans. To clean the chimney filter, boil water, … [Read more...]
Rose Tea Recipe
This aromatic tea is prepared using dry aromatic rose petals. Time required: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1tbsp Tea Powder 1tbsp Aromatic dried rose petals Method: Add Tea Powder and the … [Read more...]
Matodi Palya Recipe – Methi Dal Subzi – Fenugreek Leaves with Lentil Recipe
Matodi Palya is a side dish prepared using Split Chik Peas and Fenugreek leaves. Cuisine: North Karnataka Time required: 30 minutes + Soaking time Ingredients: 1 Cup Bengal Gram Dal / … [Read more...]
June 2019 Hints
June 2019 Hints are as follows: Rose and other cut flowers keep fresh longer if crushed aspirin is put in the water. Other household items that can be added to extend the life of your … [Read more...]
Shrikhand with Fruits and Ice Cream
Srikhand with Fruits and Ice Cream is a great way to relish Shrikhand. Shrikhand is a kind of sweetened Greek Yoghurt. Time required: 10 minutes … [Read more...]
Safflower
Common names of Safflower are Dyers' saffron, False saffron. In Kannada it is known as Kushubi, in Hindi it is Kusum, in Tamil it is Kusumba. The botanical name is Carthamus tinctorius and belongs to … [Read more...]
