Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is situated in the historical island town of Srirangapatna, Mandya district. Srirangapatna is 15 Km away from Mysore. Picture1 - Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple The … [Read more...]
Goa Heritage Buildings
Along with endless beaches, Goa is also dotted with beautiful heritage buildings reminding of the Portuguese who ruled Goa for 450 years. Goa was freed from Portuguese in 1961, but the impact of the … [Read more...]
Goa
Goa is the smallest state in terms of area located in the west coastal region of India referred to as 'Goa Dourada' in the local dialect, which means 'Golden Goa'. Capital of Goa is … [Read more...]
Lachchi Gojju – Sweet and Sour Lentil Recipe – Gotsu Recipe – Katti Meethi Dal Recipe
My dad’s close friend Lakshminarasimha Rao whose nickname was "Lachchi" shared Kadalebele Gojju recipe with my grandmother a few decades ago. This dish, which is sweet and sour with the aroma of … [Read more...]
Karnataka
Karnataka has been positioned the fourth most popular destination for tourism among the 28 states of India and 7 union territories. Ancient sculptured temples are scattered in every corner of … [Read more...]
Shore Birds of Kukkarahalli Lake
Busy birds chirping and singing joyfully greets early morning walkers in Kukkarahalli kere/lake. Birds of all sizes both aquatic and land/shore birds have found this lake a very conducive environment … [Read more...]
Iruppu Falls
Another spectacular sight in the Western Ghats is the Iruppu falls. Lakshmanatheertha river originates in the Brahmagiri hills in the Western ghats and falls elegantly at this place from a height of … [Read more...]
Gujjia – Mawa Gujjia – Khova Nuts Gujjia Recipe – Gujiya Recipe – Gujjiya Recipe
Evaporated milk is mixed with an assortment of nuts and sugar and filled into a wrap and deep fried. The fried Gujia is dipped in sugar syrup and served. Gujjia is prepared during the … [Read more...]
Red Pepper Soup
Charred Red Pepper is pureed along with Tomatoes to churn a delicious soup. Perfect for a rainy and cold evening. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 Red Pepper 4 … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Turkey Fruit Carving
You can be rest assured that this Turkey will not squawk at your dining table. Materials Required for Turkey Fruit Carving: 1 Big and long Pineapple with a stem and fresh leaves 1 Red Dry … [Read more...]
Guava Raitha – Amrud Raitha Recipe – Peru Raitha Recipe – Guava in Yogurt Sauce
A yogurt dish prepared using ripe Guava. Cuisine: North Karnataka Time Required: 10 Minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients 2 Ripe Guavas 1½ Cups Curds/Yoghurt 1 – 2 Green Chilies, Chopped … [Read more...]
Badanekayi Masala Palya – Eggplant with spices – Brinjal Side Dish Recipe
This side dish is very similar to Yennegai (Coconut, Onion and Spices stuffed into Brinjals/Eggplant/Aubergine and cooked in oil) but much more easier to prepare. In this dish the aubergine is … [Read more...]
Ohara school of Ikebana
Ohara school of Ikebana was started earlier than So-Getsu school. Unshin Ohara (1861-1916), the founder of the Ohara School of Ikebana, was born in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. He slowly adapted … [Read more...]
March 2009 Hints
To remove bubble gum from a garment, place a paper over the stuck gum and press with a hot iron. The bubble gum will stick to the paper and will be easy to peel it off. To remove paan (chewed betel … [Read more...]
Tabebuia Aurea – Yellow Trumpet Tree
Come February and Bangalore looks its best with the flowering trees bursting with blooms blanketing the city with a riot of colors attracting bees and hummingbirds. It is spring, a season which … [Read more...]
Attiveri Bird Sanctuary
Picture1 - Guards and officials of Attiveri at the entrance of the Sanctuary Attiveri bird sanctuary is situated in Kalghatgi taluk, Dharwad district of North Karnataka. It is spread over an area … [Read more...]
Basmati and Yellow Pepper Salad – Basmati Rice Salad
A salad with an unusual combination of Basmati Rice and Yellow Pepper. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Chilling Time Ingredients: 1 Cup Basmati Rice 1 tsp Ghee / Clarified Butter or Olive … [Read more...]
Jaggery
"Bendekayi Thondekayi thotadallide Unde unde bella ella dabba dallide…" The meaning of this Kannada rhyme is Lady’s finger/ Bendekayi and Ivy Gourd/ Thondekayi vegetables are in the garden and … [Read more...]
Hesarubele Tovve – Moong Dal – Dal Recipe
Hesarubele Tovve is a curry prepared using split green gram with either Cucumber or Ridge gourd. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 Cups … [Read more...]
Catigao Wildlife Sanctuary
Picture1 - On the way to Catigao Established in 1969, Catigao Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Canacona Taluk, South east of Goa. It is on NH – 17 bordering Goa – Karnataka border. The sanctuary … [Read more...]
