"Bolu" in kannada means nothing and "Huli" means curry or more popularly called as Sambar. As tuvar dal, Huli Pudi/Masala powder or fresh coconut is not added to this curry, it is known as "Bolu … [Read more...]
Pineapple Lamp Shade
This is a Do It Yourself post to make Pineapple Lamp Shade. Pineapple Lamp Shade falls under the broader category of Fruit Carving / Vegetable Carving and can be used when you have guests … [Read more...]
Green Chickpea Salad
Green Chickpea are usually available in South India during December and January. The pods have to be removed from the plant. Shell the pods to get green tender chickpea. Time … [Read more...]
January 2009 Hints
Rub your brass articles with Tamarind and Salt and leave it aside for 10 minutes. Rinse and see your articles sparkle. Discolored marble articles like tables, statues etc., will look like new if … [Read more...]
Palak Dosa – Spinach Pancakes Recipe – Spinach Crepe Recipe
Palak Dosa is crispy and tasty Spinach dosas/crepes. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking Time + Fermenting Time Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1½ Cups Raw Rice ½ Cup Urad Dal/Black Gram split 1 … [Read more...]
Gud Papdi – Aate Ki Barfi Recipe – Sukhdi Recipe – Wheat Burfi – Gur Papdi Recipe
Gud Papdi is a sweet dish prepared using Wheat Flour and Jaggery. Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Wheat Flour 1/2 Cup Ghee/Clarified Butter 1 Cup Grated Jaggery 1tsp … [Read more...]
Spoilt senior citizens of metropolitan cities
One day I was talking to my dad’s friend who retired as the principal of one of the esteemed engineering colleges in Mysore. As he was fond of my son and was aware of how active he was he casually … [Read more...]
Vaikunta Ekadasi
"Shaantaakaaram Bhujanga Shayanam Padmanaabham Suresham Vishvaadhaaram Gagana Sadrisham Meghavarnam Shubhaangam Lakshmiikaantam Kamalanayanam Yogibhidhyaarnagamyam Vande Vishhnum Bhavabhayaharam … [Read more...]
Chutney Paneer Sandwich
Cottage cheese and Mint chutney sandwiches. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: Wheat Bread or White Bread Slices Few thin slices of Paneer/Cottage Cheese ½ Cup Pudina/Mint … [Read more...]
Pashchima Vahini, Sangama and Gosai Ghat at Srirangapatna
These three places form a part of places of interest around the historic town of Srirangapatna on the banks of river Cauvery. Sangama and Gosai Ghat are located in a place called Ganjam. Yes, the … [Read more...]
Avarekayi Masala Vada – Flat Beans Fritters
Avarekayi Masala Vada are fritters prepared using winter/flat beans. A tasty snack on a winter evening with a cup of masala tea. Time Required: 40 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups fresh … [Read more...]
Karighatta
Picture1 - Karighatta view from Nimishamba “Kari” in Kannada means black and “Ghatta” means hill. Karighatta is a hill 20Kms from Mysore just after Srirangapatna on the right side of the highway … [Read more...]
White Popinac Tree
This tree with its white flowers is planted for ornamental purposes as well as for firewood and livestock feed. White Popinac Tree are part of the flora in Kukkarahalli Lake in Mysore and also found … [Read more...]
Stuffed Capsicum Bonda – Potato Stuffed Capsicum Fritters
Small Capsicums are stuffed with Potatoes and dipped into a fritter batter and deep fried. Tiny Capsicums are available during December in Bangalore/Mysore. Cuisine: South … [Read more...]
Cucumber Gondola
Cucumber Gondola is a Cucumber Carving in the shape of a Gondola. Vegetable carving is an interesting hobby for children and adults. Materials Required for making Cucumber Gondola: A small curved … [Read more...]
Abbey Falls
Waterfalls whether big or small are always a pleasure to see and enjoy. Abbey falls is one such waterfall tucked away in a private coffee and spice estate. It is a sight to behold and watch the many … [Read more...]
Cabbage Dosa
Crispy dosas/crepes with crunchy cabbage. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking Time + Fermenting Time Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1½ Cups Raw Rice ½ Cup Urad Dal/Black Gram split 1 tsp … [Read more...]
Thambuli – Cuban Oregano Yogurt Recipe – Doddapatre Tambuli Recipe
Thambuli is a side dish prepared using fresh Ginger or Thyme Leaved Gratiola or Spanish Thyme in Yoghurt. This is excellent during hot summers when combined with hot Rice and Ghee/Clarified … [Read more...]
Chhunda – Gujarati Mango Sweet Pickle Recipe – Aam Chutney Recipe – Chundo
A sweet pickle prepared by Gujarathis using Raw Mangoes. The vessel containing the mixture is kept directly under the sunlight, which actually softens the Raw Mangoes and thickens the Sugar … [Read more...]
Dum Aloo Gobi – Dum Alu Gobi Recipe – Potato Cauliflower Gravy Recipe
Potatoes and Cauliflower cooked with spices and Tomatoes. It is delicious and our all time favorite. Serve it with Phulka for dinner and with Bread and raw Onions slices for … [Read more...]
