Godi Huggi is a wholesome dish prepared using broken wheat. Usually Huggi is prepared using Rice, you can use Broken wheat for a healthier meal. Time Required: 25 Minutes + Soaking … [Read more...]
December 2010 Hints
Add a few drops of mustard oil to your coconut oil to prevent it from freezing in winter. For a quick face mask, mix oats, egg white and lemon for oily skin and oats, honey and egg white for dry … [Read more...]
Talacauvery
The birth place of Cauvery / Kaveri River is Talacauvery. It is nestled in the hills of Brahmagiri range near Bhagamandala, Kodagu district, Karnataka at 1,276 meters (4,187 feet) above sea level. A … [Read more...]
Sweet Corn and Mint Chaat – Sweet Corn Chat Recipe
Sweet corn entry into the Indian markets has added more scope to the Indian cuisine. Here is a recipe for a tangy and spicy evening snack. Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups … [Read more...]
Aritificial Flower Arrangement
Having fresh flower arrangements everyday is an unrealistic expectation. This void can be filled in by arranging artificial flowers in interesting containers to perk up a room. Now-a-days, … [Read more...]
Wayanad – Kerala
Wayanad district is the hilly, picturesque part of North East Kerala at altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100 meters above sea level. The hills spread over 2,132 square kilometers are part of the Western … [Read more...]
Kadalebele Usali
Kadalebele Usali is prepared using Channa Dal or Split Bengal Gram was distributed as prasada / blessed food in a Srinivasa temple, which was opposite to our house. Time Required: 30 Minutes + … [Read more...]
Guava Golgappa Shots
This is a variation of the traditional Golgappa or Pani Puri. The pani is prepared using Guava juice! Time Required: 40 Minutes Ingredients: 10 Golgappa Poori Tiny Glasses to serve For … [Read more...]
Sesame Seeds
"Open sesame", the famous phrase from the Arabian Nights, reflects the distinguishing feature of the sesame seed pod, which bursts open when it reaches maturity. Sesame Seeds is a flowering … [Read more...]
Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur
Jaigarh fort also known as Victory fort is one of the most beautiful and unscathed forts in India. In 1726, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh built this fort on a hill known as Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles) … [Read more...]
Jamia Masjid Srirangapatna
Masjid-e-Ala aka Jumma Masjid is an historical tourism sites in Srirangapatna, Karnataka. Tipu Sultan built Masjid-e-Ala aka Jamia Masjid Srirangapatna in the year of 1784 AD and used to worship … [Read more...]
Mysuru Dasara Yeshtondu Bhayankara
This year when we visited Mysore for Dasara, we were greeted with ugly multiple hoardings proclaiming Dasara festivities with portraits of politicians over them. They made the city look cluttered and … [Read more...]
Sheege Hunnime
Sheege Hunnime festival is fondly remembered by my mother. The excerpt follows… My dad seemed to be in a very celebrative mood. He ordered the servants to get the bullock cart ready and also … [Read more...]
Raja Seat – Coorg
Raja Seat means King’s Seat. It is view point in Coorg, which used to be a favorite place for the royals of Kodagu to hang out and watch the sun setting in the horizon. A small structure is built with … [Read more...]
Nippattu – Thattai Recipe – Nippittu Recipe
Nippattu is a favorite snacks among Mysoreans and Bangaloreans. This is prepared during festivals like Krishna Janmashtami, Dasara, and on occasions like weddings and upanayana. Time … [Read more...]
Albert Hall Jaipur
As we approached the Albert Hall Jaipur we were awe struck at the beauty of the building. I took photographs of the building from all angles. Hundreds of Pigeons on the building and in front of the … [Read more...]
Happy Children’s Day
The above photograph was taken near Jaswant Tada, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. These children earn money by dressing up in the traditional Rajasthani costumes and sing and dance and pose for pictures. … [Read more...]
Madikeri Fort – Coorg
Madikeri or Mercara is the headquarters of Coorg or Kodagu District. It was founded by Prince Mudduraja of Haleri Dynasty in 1681 A.D and was named after him as Muddurjanakeri. With the passage of … [Read more...]
Paneer Kabab
Shallow fried Spicy Cottage Cheese slices. Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 10 square pieces of Paneer / Cottage Cheese 10 square pieces of Capsicum or 10 square pieces of Onion 10 … [Read more...]
Damsel in a Black and White Gown
A damsel fly photographed in Kukkarahalli lake Mysore. The fly seemed to be proud of its velvety wings. … [Read more...]
