Here is one more Rangoli to add to your collection. Method: Dots 9 to 5 - Middle Expand on the sides for the extra flower with the following pattern: Join the dots as shown below … [Read more...]
Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore
Our school was right behind Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore and I have been on stage many times in the huge auditorium of this palace in programs that were part of school's parent’s day celebrations. I … [Read more...]
Peas Masala
Peas cooked with spices and coconut. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 3 Cups Shelled Green Peas 1 Cup Boiled Potato pieces 1 Cup Tomato Puree 1tbsp Kasoori Methi/Dry … [Read more...]
Decorating Aarathi Plate
Indian women have been decorating aarathi place since a very long time. Aarathi is an important ritual in every Hindu household. Here is a simple way of decorating an aarathi plate. Materials … [Read more...]
Rajanigandha
Plant Summary: Polianthes tuberose is the botanical name of Rajanigandha and the other common names are Mexican tuberose, Sugandaraja (Kannada), Nelasampengi (Telugu), Nila Sampangi (Tamil), Gulcheri … [Read more...]
Boiled Sweet Potato
In South India Sweet Potatoes are available throughout the year. Boiled Sweet Potato is low calorie snack is very easy to make and also satisfies the sweet tooth. Cuisine: South … [Read more...]
Grilled Tit Bits
Time Required: 20 Minutes + Marinating time Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 Cups Paneer / Cottage Cheese cut into 1” X 1” pieces 2 Capsicums, Cut into large pieces 2 Onions, Cut into large … [Read more...]
Narasimha Jayanthi
Ugram Viram Maha-Vishnum Jvalantam Sarvato Mukham | Nrisimham Bhishanam Bhadram Mrityur Mrityum Namamy Aham || “I bow down to the ferocious and heroic like Lord Vishnu. He is burning from every … [Read more...]
Peas Pulao
Flavored rice with peas. This recipe is from North India. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Basmathi / Long grained Rice 4 Cups Water 1 Cup Shelled Peas 1 Onion, Chopped … [Read more...]
Nahargarh Fort – Jaipur, Rajasthan
Nahargarh fort was built in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. It is built on one of the hills of the Aravalli at 600 feet above Jaipur city in Rajasthan. The fort is being renovated and the … [Read more...]
Mexican Lilac
This beautiful tree grows in my aunt’s garden in Bangalore and a Hoopoe sits on the branches and sings Hoo…Poo…Hoo…Poo….a perfect setting to spend time sipping tea in the evening. Plant … [Read more...]
Golgappa Puri – Puri for Pani Puri
Golgappa Puri are small puffed deep fried fritters used to fill different kinds of tasty, tangy concoctions and served. The popular street food Chaats or Chats use these puris. Pani Puri, is the … [Read more...]
Beladahannina Panaka – Wood Apple Juice Recipe – Bael ki Sherbat
Beladahannina Panaka is a juice prepared using Wood Apple. This is prepared on Rama Navami and distributed to the devotees. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Ripe Beladahannu / … [Read more...]
Philippines Jade Vine
I rushed to Lal Bagh, when I read the news that the rare Philippine Jade Vine also known as Emerald Vine had bloomed. It was a rare sight of this bloom with an extremely rare color. Plant … [Read more...]
Eggless Chocolate Cake
Time Required: 20 Minutes + Baking Time Ingredients: 2tbsp Cocoa Powder 1 Cup Plain Flour / Maida ½ tin Condensed Milk ½ Cup Warm Milk ½ Cup Melted Butter 1tsp Baking Powder 1tsp Cooking … [Read more...]
Good Friday
Having studied in a Catholic school, we were shown many movies on Jesus Christ. I remember when I was 6 or 7 yrs old and crying out with all my heart when Jesus was being nailed to the cross and Mary … [Read more...]
Kavitha
I was shocked to hear the news of Kavitha (name changed), the lively 16 year old ending her life by hanging herself in her room yesterday. The reason - bad performance in one of her 12th board exams. … [Read more...]
Ragi Malt
Ragi / Finger Millet is a powerhouse of calcium and is extremely good for people of all ages. Ragi Malt is a powder that can be stored for a long time, which is prepared using sprouted Ragi, Dry … [Read more...]
Rangoli 5 – Yagneshwarana Nalige
Happy Ramanavami. In Mysore during festivals the streets would be beautifully decorated with huge rangolis / patterns drawn using chalk powder. Some rangolis would be drawn freehand with single … [Read more...]
Begur Temple
On the banks of Begur lake in Bengaluru is a 1300 year old Begur temple dedicated to the Pancha Lingas. Begur was a Jain settlement and a center of Vedic and Sanskrit studies. The Dravidian style … [Read more...]
