Masala Gawar is a side dish prepared suing cluster beans and Indian spices. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Gawar / Gorikayi / Cluster Beans, Chopped finely 1 Onion, diced 4 … [Read more...]
Brahma Chaitanya Maharaj’s Paduka Mandir, Kurtakoti – Photos
The newly built Brahma Chaitanya Maharaj’s Paduka Mandir was opened on 4th June 2011 in Kurtkoti. Shri Koodali Sringeri Swamiji and Shri Muthur Krishnamurthy graced the occasion. Below are some … [Read more...]
Shri Venugopala Swamy Temple, Kannambadi
Since the day it was reported that the Venugopala Swamy temple resurfaced in the backwaters of Cauvery 2002 due to drought in the Mysore region, I was very keen on visiting the temple. There was … [Read more...]
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea is the most colorful plant and also the most preferred plant by gardeners worldwide. Plant Summary: Bougainvillea belongs to Nyctaginaceae family. It is a native of Brazil and … [Read more...]
Aane banthondu aane – Here comes an elephant!
Aane banthondu aane - Here comes an elephant! On 5th of June, International Environmental day was celebrated and on 8th June entered a wild elephant into Mysore creating havoc and destruction. … [Read more...]
Kavalikayi Uppinakayi – Karonda Pickle
Kavalikayi is also known as Karonda, Natal Plum, or Carissa. The fruit is small and oval in shape with a sharp taste. Perfect for pickling! Time Required: 20 Minutes + Maturing … [Read more...]
St. Philomena’s Church
As you drive into Mysore from Bangalore, the first landmark of Mysore that is visible is the Chamundi hills and the next is the spires of St. Philomena’s Church. This remarkable church was … [Read more...]
Orchid Calanthe Sylvatica
I saw many Calanthe Sylvatica plants in bloom in a green house in Kemmangundi maintained by the horticulture department. It was a beautiful sight. Immediately I bought a plant from a nursery in … [Read more...]
Palak Paratha – Spinach Flat Bread – Palak Chapathi Recipe – Palak Roti Recipe
Indian bread prepared used Spinach. Popeye would certainly love it. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch Palak / Spinach 1 - 2 tbsp Green Chilies paste 3 Cups of Wheat … [Read more...]
Brahma Chaitanya Maharaj’s Paduka Mandir, Kurtkoti
A new temple is being built by Dr.N.R.Patil, who is my mother’s cousin in Kurtakoti dedicated to Brahma Chaitanya Maharaj’s Paduka. History about the Paduka: Shri Brahma Cahitanya Maharaj … [Read more...]
June 2011 Hints
Do not throw flowers that remain fresh, when you clear the previous day flowers from the pooja place. Use them to make floating arrangement. Keep the agarbathi / incense stick stand on a use hard … [Read more...]
Lalith Mahal Palace, Mysore
Whenever we drove to Chamundi hills, Lalith Mahal palace would never fail to get its share of attention. The palace built on a small hillock near the foothills of Chamundi hill is so beautiful and eye … [Read more...]
Mango Dosa
The best part of summer is the availability of Mango. Mango whether ripe or raw can be used in a myriad of dishes. This dosa is one of them. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Valentine
This arrangement is made using artificial flowers and the crystal vase is filled with Gulganji / Manjadikuru, Tamarind Seeds, and transparent plastic crystals. Materials Required: 1 … [Read more...]
Kaup Beach
Our unplanned visit to Kaup Beach pronounced as Kapu was a pleasant surprise. The character of the Kaup beach is enhanced by the striking black and white light house built on a sprawling rock on the … [Read more...]
Kathal Ki Biryani – Raw Jackfruit Biryani Recipe – Chakka Biryani Recipe
This exotic dish is prepared using Raw Jackfruit and Rice with spices. Time Required: 1 hour Ingredients: 2 Cups Rice 2 Cups Chopped Raw Jackfruit 4 Tomatoes, Chopped finely 3 Onions, … [Read more...]
Whole Garam Masala
Whole Garam Masala is a combination of whole spices used to flavor many dishes like Vegetable Pulao, Biryani, Side Dishes, Mughlai dishes, and so on. Ingredients: Jeera / Cumin Seeds Fennel … [Read more...]
Panch Phoran – Spices of Bengal – Five Spices
Bengali, Assamese and Oriya cuisine is tempered with Panch phoran, which is a combination of 5 spices - Fennel Seeds / Saunf, Cumin Seeds / Jeera, Fenugreek Seeds / Methi, Nigella Seeds / Kalonji, … [Read more...]
Maravanthe Beach
On our Karnataka coastal temple trip, my husband insisted on driving up to the Maravanthe beach. The drive was spectacular with the Arabian Sea lashing on one side of the road and the Saurpanika River … [Read more...]
Beautiful Smile
I took this picture in Pondicherry/Puducherry. This girl was washing the car very early in the morning and when I wanted to take a picture of hers, she gave a million dollar smile. Thank you dear … [Read more...]
