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...]
Flower Arrangement Shell Beauty with Baby Breath Flowers
Flower arrangement in a big sea shell using Baby Breath Flowers. Materials Required for Flower Arrangement with Baby Breath Flowers: 1 Big Shell A Ceramic Tray Sand to fill the Ceramic … [Read more...]
Godi Akki Ganji – Broken Wheat Gruel
Godi Akki Ganji is prepared using Broken Wheat. This Ganji or Gruel is extremely healthy and coming home food. After eating a variety of high calorie food during a travel, you can … [Read more...]
Sabbakki Payasa – Sabudana Kheer – Sago Pearls Pudding
Sabbakki Payasa is a pudding prepared using Sago pearls. The Sago pearls become transparent when cooked and appear like bubbles in Milk, which children love to play with in the plate. Time … [Read more...]
Tonnur Kere
This amazing historical lake is spread over an area of 2,150 acres. Tonnur Kere was planned and built by the srivaishnava saint, Sri Ramanujacharya 1,000 years ago and was named by him as … [Read more...]
Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables
Two decades ago, Central Food Technology Research Institute (C.F.T.R.I) in Mysore conducted classes for women in Mysore regarding preservation of fruits and vegetables. Mom completed the course and … [Read more...]
Raw Papaya Salad
This delicious Thai salad is known as Som Tam. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 Cups, Peeled and Grated Raw Papaya 1 Tomato, Chopped finely 1 Cup Capsicum Julienne … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day
Congratulations and Celebrations When I tell everyone that you're in love with me Congratulations and Jubilations I want the world to know I'm happy as can be…. This popular love song is written … [Read more...]
Godambi Thondekai Palya – Cashew Nut Ivy Gourd Stir Fry
Godambi Thondekai Palya is a side dish prepared using Cashew nuts and Ivy gourd. This dish is very popular in coastal regions of Karnataka, as Cashew nuts are grown abundantly in these … [Read more...]
Mahashivarathri – Shivratri
Om Vande Shambhu Umaapatim Surgurum Vande Jagad Kaaranaam | Vande Pannag Bhushanaam Mrigadharam Vande Pashunaam Patim| Vande Surya Shashaak Vahninayanam Vande Mukundapriyam| Vande Bhakta … [Read more...]
Aquatic Birds of Kukkarahalli Lake
Recently there was a competition held in Bangalore between bird watcher's groups on the maximum number of birds sighted in a day. Well I was not part of this competition, but would like to share some … [Read more...]
Coconut Carrot Burfi – Coconut Carrot Barfi Recipe – Gajar Nariayal Burfi Recipe
Coconut Carrot Burfi is a twist to the traditional Coconut Burfi known as Khobbari Mithai in Kannada. Carrots are added to this dense sweet and cut into squares. Vitamin A rich sweet! Time … [Read more...]
