Yogurt with Pineapple makes a cool accompaniment to Parathas or Roti / Indian bread. Time Required: 10 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 Cup Pineapple 2 Cups Curds / Yoghurt 2 sprigs … [Read more...]
Bheemana Amavasya – Gandana Pooje – Gandana Habba
This festival is also known as Jyothirbheemeshwara Vrata and Pathi Sanjeevini Vratha and it is mentioned in Skaanda Purana (Skanda Purana, one of the major eighteen Puranas, a Hindu religious text, is … [Read more...]
Orchid Leafless Dendrobium
When I collected wild orchid Pholidata Imbricata in the Western Ghats near Kavadi Kere, an Orchid Leafless Dendrobium also known as Dendrobium Macrostachyum wild, which was growing among the bulbs … [Read more...]
Mango Green Chilies Pickle
Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR) introduced a Mango pickle with Green Chilies in the summer of 2003 and discontinued the product after a few months. We had liked the taste of this unique combination … [Read more...]
Karanji Kere (Lake)
Mysore is proud of its three lakes, Lingabhudhi, Kukkarahalli and Karanji Kere. Karanji Kere / Fountain lake is maintained by the Zoological department of Mysore and a huge fountain is installed … [Read more...]
Idli Bites
A tasty snack using left over Idli / steamed rice cakes. Time Required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 4 Idli / Steamed Rice Cakes 12 Curry leaves 4 Green Chilies, Slit 1tbsp Oil 1tsp Mustard … [Read more...]
Balehannina Dosa – Banana Dosa Recipe – Banana Pancakes Recipe
Crepe / Pancakes prepared using Banana. Time Required: 10 Minutes + Soaking Time Ingredients: 2 Cups Raw Rice ½ Cup Fresh Coconut 3 Ripe Bananas ¾ Cup Jaggery Salt to … [Read more...]
Hasi Bisi Mavinakayi Uppinakayi
Hasi in Kannada means raw and Bisi means hot/warm. Hasi Bisi Mavinakayi Uppinakayi is a pickle is prepared using raw and roasted spices. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Diced … [Read more...]
Ivy Gourd Arrangement Three Blind Mice
Ivy gourd as blind mice makes a funny arrangement to the delight of children and the children themselves will love to do this craft work. Materials Required for Ivy Gourd Arrangement: 3 Tindli … [Read more...]
Ashada Shukravara
Lakshmi (goddess of wealth) pooja / ritual is performed on all the Fridays of the Hindu month of Aashada, July-Aug in Gregorian calendar. This year (2020) Aashada starts on 22nd June and the … [Read more...]
Summer Salad
In summer, salads taste great as a meal by itself or as an accompaniment for the main course. Time Required: 10 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 Ripe Mangoes, Cubed 1 Cup Pomegranate 1 … [Read more...]
Kashaya Powder Recipe – Kadha Powder Recipe – Kashayam Powder Recipe – Herbal Decoction Recipe
Kashaya is a decoction prepared by boiling a powder prepared using herbs and spices. This home remedy when consumed gives relief from common cold and cough. If consumed everyday gives very … [Read more...]
June 2009 Hints
If your car is tarnished with tar, make a paste of baking soda, take a sponge and apply gently on the tar. It will come right off the car in no time. To clean typewriter keys or computer key board, … [Read more...]
Bheemeshwari Fishing & Nature Camp
Picture1 - A Lotus pond on the way to Bheemeshwari On an early morning of July we set off with a lot of enthusiasm to spend a day at Bheemeshwari fishing camp situated 100 kms from Bangalore. … [Read more...]
Phool Gobi – Cauliflower Paratha
Bread stuffed with Cauliflower and spices. Phool Gobi - Cauliflower Paratha is a very popular dish in North India. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: Oil for roasting For … [Read more...]
Rangeela Raitha
This colorful raitha aptly named as Rangeela Raitha is prepared using the king of fruits Mango. Rangeela Raitha is ideal to enjoy as a snack or as an accompaniment with Roti / Indian bread or Paratha … [Read more...]
Vata Savitri Vrata
Vata Savitri Vrata / ritual is observed by married women on Hunnime / Poornima / full moon day in the Hindu month of Jyeshtha, May – June in Gregorian calendar. This year (2016) it falls on 18th … [Read more...]
Bandale Dose
Bandale in Kannada means a round bottomed wok/pan. The Dosa/pancake is prepared in these types of pans and hence the name. It is also called as "Dodna" by South Canara residents. I knew … [Read more...]
Heritage buildings of Mysore – Part II
Mysore or Mysooru is a place of interest for tourists, historians, archeologists, academicians and architects. There are innumerable heritage buildings in Mysore, which add a fairy tale touch to the … [Read more...]
Gerbera Flower Arrangement Sunrise
Flower Gerberas represents Sun very well in a flower arrangement. This Ikebana is a variation of the Shoka style called Niju-ike, where the arrangment is done on two different levels in a double … [Read more...]
