It is so entertaining to watch the preparation of Roomali Roti. … [Read more...]
Bhagamandala
Bhagamandala is famous for the confluence of the 3 sacred rivers, Cauvery, Sujyothi and Kanike and also for the Kerala style temple dedicated to Bhagandeshwara / Lord Shiva. Cauvery flows at this … [Read more...]
City Palace Jaipur
City Palace Jaipur, as the name indicates, the magnificent palace is situated in the heart of old Jaipur city. The City Palace Jaipur is a fine example of Rajput and Mughal architecture. The … [Read more...]
Baledindina Kootu – Banana Stem Curry – Banana Stem Sambar Recipe
Baledindina Kootu is a curry prepared using Banana plant Stem. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 foot long Baledindu / Banana stem 1 Cup Thogaribele / Tuvar Dal / Red Gram … [Read more...]
Honolulu Creeper
The flower bunches of this creeper is like a readymade delicate garland. It is very ideal to grow this creeper on pergolas and to line the compound. It adds a bonhomie feeling to the house or the … [Read more...]
Cycas Plant
Cycas is also known as Sagu Palm. It is an attractive indoor and garden plant. The leaves of this plant are extensively used in Ikebana as they stay fresh for a long time. Cycas is native of … [Read more...]
Navanakki Payasa – Foxtail Millet Pudding – Foxtail Millet Payasam – Navane Payasa
Happy Ugadi dear readers and the celebration feels complete with a cup of Payasa. The recipe for this Ugadi is a very unique and authentic recipe, prepared using Navani / Indian barnyard millet or … [Read more...]
Magadi Bird Sanctuary
When I read that a large population of waterfowls migrates to Magadi Lake in Magadi Bird Sanctuary near Kurtakoti, Gadag district, I yearned to visit this place during the migration season. I got the … [Read more...]
April 2011 Hints
To stop continuous yawning, suck on a candy or peppermint and it stops immediately. If you want to check your baby’s sore throat without the baby throwing a tantrum, use a lollipop to press down the … [Read more...]
Mint and Cherry Tomato Salad
This is a refreshing salad to beat the heat during summer. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Mint Leaves, Chopped finely 1 Green Chili, Slit 1 Onion, Chopped finely 1/2 … [Read more...]
Ghee Rice
Ghee Rice is a very popular dish in Kerala. A very simple to make dish with oodles of Ghee / Clarified Butter. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Basmathi Rice 4 tbsp Ghee 1 … [Read more...]
Baledindina Kosambari – Banana Stem Salad Recipe
Baledindina Kosambari is a salad prepared using Banana Stem and Split Green Gram. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking Time Ingredients: ½ foot long Balendindu / Banana Stem ¼ Cup Green … [Read more...]
Beesu Kallu – Hand Stone Grinder
The obsolete hand grinder brings back memories of maids in my grandfather's village, sitting around the grinder and grinding while singing folk songs. Their hands holding the wooden stick would be … [Read more...]
Sampige Mara
Sampige Marada Hasirele Naduve Kogile Haadiththu Ada Keli Na Mai Marethe Swara ondu Aagle Kalithe Na Haadide Ee Kavithe (2) Chikkovo Chikkovo Ennutha Kogile Haditthu This is a famous … [Read more...]
Frangipani Tree – Plumeria
My uncle’s farm in Kurtkoti was horticulture’s delight. Two Frangipani trees one bearing white and the other pink flowers added a lot of character to the farm. The branches of these trees were very … [Read more...]
Brindavan Gardens
Visit to Brindavan Gardens is high priority on the itinerary of visitors to Mysore. Even the good old Mysoreans love to stroll in the gardens of Brindavan Gardens, reminiscing on the glory of the … [Read more...]
Happy Holi
Holi festival is a perfect way to usher in spring season, so enjoy the festival with lots of Colors, Papdi chaat, Thandai, and Gujias. … [Read more...]
Pundi Palya – Gongura leaves Subzi – Sorrel Leaves Side Dish
Pundi Palya is a side dish very popular in North Karnataka. It is prepared using Sorrel leaves also known as Gongura. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 big bunch Pundi Soppu / … [Read more...]
Types of Transport in Rajasthan
As you travel in India, along with the food, culture, costumes, language changes, the type of transport used by the people also changes. I found various types of transport being used in Rajasthan. … [Read more...]
Windmills of man
Photo taken in Jaisalmer. Tapping wind energy to generate power is catching up in many places in India. … [Read more...]
