The best part of the monsoon season is that the dams open their gates when full and the waterfalls and the backwaters along the river’s journey to meet the sea are fed with immeasurable water to … [Read more...]
Magod Falls
Many rivers and streams leap, bounce and fall in the exotic hills of the western ghats. River Bedti is one of them, which cascades as Magod falls. It is situated 17 Kms from Yellapur in Uttara Kannada … [Read more...]
Yennegai Palya – Badanekayi Ennagai Palya Recipe – Stuffed Eggplant Recipe
Yennegai Palya is prepared using Coconut, Onion and Spices stuffed into Brinjals/Eggplant/Aubergine and cooked in oil. This tasty dish is very popular in North Karnataka and served as a side … [Read more...]
Gongura Thokku – Sorelle Leaves Chutney
Gongura/Hibiscus cannabinus/Sorelle leaves is a kind of leaf related to roselle. These leaves can be preserved by preparing pickles/thokku/pachchadi. A hot favorite among natives of Andhra … [Read more...]
Ishtew – Vegetables in Coconut Milk
Ishtew is a mixed vegetable stew from the state of Kerala. Vegetables are simmered in coconut milk and this is served with a crepe/pancake called Appam. Cuisine: Kerala Time … [Read more...]
Chunchanakatte Falls – Chunchankatte Waterfalls
Cauvery flows into Chunchanakatte falls roaring thunderously forming a 60 feet height and approximately 300 to 400 feet wide waterfalls. This place is situated 57 Kms from Mysore in Krishna Raja … [Read more...]
Huli Avalakki – Sweet and Sour Poha – Sweet and Sour Beaten Rice
Huli Avalakki is a dish prepared using beaten rice. The taste is sweet, sour and spicy. This dish is prepared during festivals as offerings to gods. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 30 … [Read more...]
Nuchchina Unde – Steamed Spicy Lentil Balls Recipe – Steamed Dal Balls Recipe
Lentils based tasty steamed balls. Nuchchina Unde is served along with a curry called Majjigehuli in South Karnataka, India. Cuisine: South Karnataka Time Required: 30 … [Read more...]
Pudina Tomato Chutney
Pudina Tomato Chutney is a chutney prepared using Mint leaves and Tomato. Tomato adds a tang to the chutney. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 2 bunches Pudina Ki Patte/Mint … [Read more...]
Footpath or Tyrepath
Pavements are called footpaths in India and except for the foot every goddamn thing is seen on them. You will be surprised if you just miss out stamping on a cute mouse, which happens to take a peek … [Read more...]
Tomato Chutney – Indian Salsa Recipe – Spicy Tomato Crush Recipe
Chutney prepared using blanched tomatoes. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 4 Ripe Tomatoes 4 Green Chilies ½ Cup Chopped Coriander leaves ½ tsp Roasted Jeera/Cumin Powder ½ tsp … [Read more...]
Cabbage Paratha – Cabbage Flat Bread Recipe – Gobi Paratha Recipe
Cabbage Paratha is an Indian bread stuffed with cabbage. A favorite among North Indians. This is also the best way to make children eat vegetables. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: … [Read more...]
Banana Bun – Banana Buns Recipe – Mangalore Buns Recipe – Banana Puri Recipe
Banana Bun is a mildly sweet deep fried snack, that looks like a bun and prepared using flour and Banana. In most of the Udupi restaurants, this dish is served and we sure order a plate or two … [Read more...]
Palak Raitha – Spinach in Yoghurt Sauce Recipe
Spinach with curds/yoghurt. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: 2 medium size bunches, Palak/Spinach 3 Cups Curds/Yoghurt 1tsp Chili Powder 1tsp Black Salt 1tsp Roasted … [Read more...]
Chunchi Falls
When I heard the name of the falls I felt like humming the good old Hindi song “Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu…Chin Chin Chu.. baba Chin Chin Chu…..” from the film Howrah Bridge sung by Geetha Dutt. Chunchi … [Read more...]
Mekedatu
Mekedatu, in Kannada means Goat’s leap, which is situated 98kms south of Bangalore. River Cauvery flows into a deep and narrow gorge, so narrow, that a goat could leap over it and that is how it got … [Read more...]
Paneer Pakoda
Fritters prepared using Cottage Cheese. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 250gms Paneer/Cottage Cheese 1 Cup Besan/Gram Flour 1tsp Garam Masala ½ tsp Kala Namak/Black … [Read more...]
Jamun – Indian Blackberry
Jamun is an evergreen beautiful tropical tree, native to India, Pakistan and Indonesia. In Kannada it is known as Nerale Hannu. Other common names are Jambul, Black Plum, Java Plum, Indian Blackberry, … [Read more...]
Rama Navami
Rama Navami is a festival celebrating the birth of Sri Rama, son of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya. “Yada Yadaa hi dharmasya gnanirbhavathi bharatha Abhyuththaana madharmasya thadathmaanam … [Read more...]
June 2008 Hints
Add a spoon of Ghee to almost cooked Rice before removing it from heat, this adds a wonderful aroma to the Rice. A little chopped Celery or a Bay leaf or two or a few crush Cardamoms flavor the Rice … [Read more...]
