1411 tigers left in the wild is a shocking revelation that people heard over and over again on TV. This news wouldn’t have had any impact on majority of the people. But for the people who are … [Read more...]
Shri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Mysore Zoo
The other common name is "Mysore Zoo" and it is one of the oldest and well maintained zoos in India. It not only houses a wide range of animals, reptiles and birds but the garden maintained is … [Read more...]
Kadai Capsicum Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked with Capsicum and Tomatoes, accented with coriander seeds and freshly pounded black peppercorns laced in creamy tomato gravy. Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: … [Read more...]
Forest Harmony
This arrangement is known as landscape Moribana in which natural landscapes like forest, hills and rivers are represented using the minimum space of the containers. A keen observer of scenic beauty … [Read more...]
Baked Stuffed Capsicum – Bharwa Shimla Mirch – Bharleli Shimla Mirch
Potatoes goes with anything and almost everyone's favorite. When you stuff spiced potatoes in Capsicum, the dish becomes even more irresistible. I have seen tiny Capsicums in the … [Read more...]
Wenlock Downs, Ooty
Wenlock Downs is popularly known as 9th and 6th mile as they are situated exactly at the 9th and 6th mile from Ooty. Innumerable movies have been shot here with the hero and the leading lady singing … [Read more...]
Chocolate Burfi
Cook up this chocolate burfi / squares on Valentine’s Day and surprise your valentine. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Sugar 3 tsp Butter 2tsp Cocoa powder 1 Cup Milk … [Read more...]
Ramdevra, Rajasthan
While driving to Jaisalmer, our driver Navalji asked us whether we would like to visit Ramdevra temple. We immediately agreed thinking it would be yet another ancient temple dedicated to Rama Devaru / … [Read more...]
Orchid Aerides Multiflora
I collected this orchid from, Srinagar, Uttaranchal and my main concern was to transport it safely back home. I feared the worst in Delhi as it was peak summer and we were staying there for a week … [Read more...]
BR Hills – Biligiri Rangana Betta – Biligiri Ranga Hill Range
"Biligiri Rangaiah, Neene Helaiah Sri Ranganayakiya Chandulli Chaluvaiah…" The above is a popular song of the 70's from the Kannada movie Sharapanjara, which was sung by P.Susheela and … [Read more...]
Sambar Onion Chutney
Chutney prepared using shallots very commonly prepared in Kerala. Thanks Suma for sharing this recipe. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 10 Sambar Onions / Shallots 6 Green … [Read more...]
Boiled Tapioca
Boiled Tapioca is very popular in Kerala. This is served with different types of chutneys. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 3 to 4 pieces of Tapioca / Mara Genasu Salt to … [Read more...]
February 2010 Hints
Add little vinegar to wash vacuum flash to remove musty smell. Intricately carved wooden items can be cleaned by squeezing an empty dry plastic squeeze bottle. The dust will blow off due to the air … [Read more...]
Gauva Burfi
Guava can be preserved by preparing this sweet dish. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Guava Pulp 1½ Cup Sugar 1tbsp Butter A pinch of Citric Acid A pinch of Salt A drop of … [Read more...]
Biscuit Salad
Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 6 – 8 Salt Biscuits 1 Tomato, Chopped 1 Onion, Chopped ½ Capsicum, Chopped ½ Cucumber, Chopped 1 Green Chilies, Chopped 2 sprigs Coriander Leaves, … [Read more...]
Ker, berry of Rajasthan
Picture1 - Ker photographed in Jaisalmer The plants in the desert of Rajasthan are remarkable thriving in regions where the rain fall is just 2 cm a year. A plant that I took an instant liking … [Read more...]
Pokhran Fort, Rajasthan
Pokhran fort also known as Balagarh was built in the 14th century by Marwar Thakur, Rao Maldeo. Marwar Thakur Rao Maldeo was the chief of the Champawats, the clan of Rathores of the state of … [Read more...]
Pokhran, Rajasthan
"I love the full moon night in the sandy desert and wish to spend time there alone and I love Pokhran because it is a theatre of action and liberty," said our ex-president Hon. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam … [Read more...]
Rajasthan
The meaning of the name of the largest state of India, Rajasthan is “land of the kings”. It is also the land of sun, sand, songs and dance. The history, culture, art, landscapes and cuisine are rich … [Read more...]
Chapathi Recipe – Plain Paratha Recipe – Layered Roti – Layered Flat Bread
This is also known as plain paratha and is very popular in South India. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Wheat Flour 1tsp Oil Salt to taste Water Method: Mix all the … [Read more...]
