Cucumber Hasi Gojju is a sweet and sour salad and is prepared in South Karnataka households during auspicious occasions. If you are bored of the usual Kosambari (salad), you can try this recipe for a … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 45
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. Ramu the … [Read more...]
Achari Amla – Indian Gooseberry Stir Fry
During the winters, Amla or Indian Gooseberry flood the markets. Various dishes are prepared using these. They are popularly pickled and very rarely cooked as a side dish. Here is a recipe using … [Read more...]
January 2019 Hints
January 2019 Hints are as follows: To remove mineral deposits due to hard water, place a cloth over the place and pour vinegar and let it sit for an hour. Remove the cloth and brush the … [Read more...]
Happy New Year 2019
Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous New Year! … [Read more...]
Golden Coreopsis
Other common names of Golden Coreopsis are Plains Coreopsis, Golden Tickseed, and Garden Tickseed. The botanical name is Coreopsis tinctorial and belong to Asteraceae (Sunflower) family. It is a … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas 2018
Wish you all a very Happy Christmas! … [Read more...]
Jhal Muri Recipe – Spicy Crunchy Puffed Rice Recipe
Jhal Muri is a popular street food from Kolkata. As the winter evening turn chilly, Jhal Muri is the preferred snack with Masala Tea. Ingredients: 4 Cups Murmura / Kadalepuri / Puffed Rice 1 … [Read more...]
Auroville Beach Pondicherry
The Auroville Beach is very near Auroville and is situated 12 Kms from Pondicherry. Pondicherry is now known as Puducherry. An ideal place to spend time with family and friends. … [Read more...]
Malai Kofta Curry Recipe – Creamy Balls in Tomato Gravy
Malai Kofta Curry is a rich creamy side dish with deep fried Potato and Cottage Cheese balls. It is served with Roti, Kulcha, or Naan. Ingredients: For the gravy: 2 tbsp Khova / Khoya / … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Elegant
This flower arrangement is a composition using driftwood and Gerbera flowers. Materials required: Driftwood A piece of Oasis / Sponge 3 Gerbera flowers 3 sticks 3 Large dark green … [Read more...]
December 2018 Hints
December 2018 Hints are as follows: Clean white board marked with sketch pen with tooth paste. Cleanse the grime between tiles in the bathroom with tooth paste. Use a tooth brush to brush … [Read more...]
Bannari Amman Temple
Bannari Amman Temple is situated in the picturesque Sathyamangala forest, West of Tamil Nadu state. The forest is situated in Erode district. The presiding deity of the temple is Mariamma … [Read more...]
Sun dried Nellikayi Chutney – Indian Gooseberry Chutney
Sun dried Nellikayi Chutney is a gooseberry chutney that can be stored for a long time and used when needed. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 20 Minutes + drying time Ingredients: 10 … [Read more...]
Coleus
Other common names of Coleus are Painted Nettle or Poor Man’s Croton. The botanical name is Plectranthus scutellarioides and belongs to Lamiaceae (Mint) family. Coleus is native to Australia and … [Read more...]
Banana Raitha Recipe – Banana in Yoghurt – Kela Raitha
Banana Raitha is a dish prepared using Banana and Yoghurt. It is a no fuss dish, can be made in a jiffy! Time required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Small Ripe Bananas 1/4 tsp Chili … [Read more...]
November 2018 Hints
November 2018 Hints are as follows: Use lemon juice to remove vegetable stains from hands. Mix baking soda with water and vinegar. Spray and wipe clean kitchen surfaces, tiles, and … [Read more...]
Lakshmi Aarathi Song – Devotional Song
Here is a devotional song sung while doing Aarathi to Goddess Lakshmi. May Goddess Lakshmi bless you with health and prosperity. ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ಆರತಿ ಹಾಡು ಮಂಗಳಾರತಿ ಬೆಳಗುವೆ ರಂಗನಾರ್ಧಾ೦ಗಿಯಳೇ … [Read more...]
Kheer Kadam Recipe – Ras Kadam Recipe – Khoya Kadam Recipe
Diwali the festival of lights is just round the corner and kitchens in India are in full swing making delicious sweets. Here is a recipe of Kheer Kadam to make your Diwali celebrations … [Read more...]
Three Petal Organdy Flowers
Three Petal Organdy Flowers is good for delicate arrangements in a cut-glass vase or shells. Materials required: Organdy cloth Glue Scissors Wires Leaves Pollen Green … [Read more...]
