Kuruva Dweep or Kuruva Island (popular name) is situated in Kerala, India Dweep means an island; it is a group of 7 islands on the tributaries of Kabini River flowing into the forests. It makes an … [Read more...]
Thirunelli Temple
Thirunelli Temple is a 5000 year ancient temple and the presiding deity is Thirunelli Perumal / Lord Vishnu. Legend says that Lord Brahma the creator performed a yagna (an elaborate ritual) and … [Read more...]
Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary
Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is part of Wyanad Wildlife Sanctuary situated 100kms from Mysore and is adjacent to Nagarhole National park. Wyanad Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the … [Read more...]
Huli – Sambar Recipe – South Indian Curry – Brahmin’s Sambar
Curry prepared using vegetables. In Karnataka it is called as Huli and in the other southern states it is known as Sambar. Cuisine: South India Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: … [Read more...]
Onion Sambar – Eerulli Huli Recipe
Curry prepared using Onions or Shallots. This is best eaten with plain Rice, Idlis/Rice Cakes and Pancakes/Dosas. Cuisine: South India Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 … [Read more...]
Mixed Vegetable Kootu – Vegetable Dal Recipe – Vegetable Lentil Curry
Curry prepared using assorted vegetables. It is prepared during auspicious ceremonies like Upanayana / Sacred thread, Weddings etc., Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: 1 Cup … [Read more...]
Musk Melon Milk Shake
Cantaloupe Milk shake. The fruit is called as Karbooja in Kannada, this summer fruit milk shake tastes very good and a terrific body cooler. Time Required: 15 Minutes Serves: … [Read more...]
Kyon Queue?
Kyon Queue? in Hindi it means “Why Queue?”. Just barge in irrespective of how many people are waiting in the queue because of the important work or place that the person has to attend or visit. This … [Read more...]
Instant Garlic Bread
Time Required: 10 Minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 4 Bread Slices 8 Garlic Pods, Crushed 2tbsp Butter Method: Heat Butter and add Garlic and sauté for a minute or two. Spread a spoonful … [Read more...]
Alugadde Palya – Alu Subzi Recipe – Aloo Subzi Recipe – Potato Side Dish Recipe
Alugadde Palya is a dish prepared using the ubiquitous Potatoes. A spoonful of this is tucked inside hot Dosa/Pancakes popularly known as Masala Dosa. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 25 … [Read more...]
Plain Dosa
Plain Dosa are pancakes prepared using Rice and Black Gram Split. This is the most preferred breakfast in South India and you can hear the hiss of water on the iron griddle as stacks of Dosas … [Read more...]
Temple Devotees Woes
In India people throng temples when happy, sad, elated or depressed to offer obeisance to the power above us. It is very common for special poojas/rituals to be performed during occasions like … [Read more...]
Navil Kosu Palya – Kohlrabi Stir Fry Recipe – Knol Kol Fry Recipe
Navil Kosu Palya is a dish prepared using Kohlrabi (Knol Kol). This is very common in the Madhwa community and is often served in Raghavendra Swami Mutta. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: … [Read more...]
Halasinakayi Huli – Raw Jackfruit Sambar – Chakka Sambar – Raw Jackfruit Curry
A Curry/Sambar prepared using raw Jackfruit. This curry is very popular in regions where Jackfruit is grown abundantly like coastal Karnataka, Chikmagalur, Mysore and Bangalore. Time … [Read more...]
Kathal Ki Sabzi – Raw Jackfruit Stir Fry – North Indian Style Jackfruit Recipe
Kathal Ki Sabzi is a side dish prepared using raw Jackfruit. Cuisine: North India Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 250gms or 1 Big Bowl Raw Jackfruit 2 Onions, Chopped … [Read more...]
Halasinakayi Palya – Raw Jackfruit Stir Fry – Chakka Thoran
Halasinakayi Palya is a south Indian side dish prepared using raw Jackfruit. Cuisine: South India Time Required: 25 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 250gms Raw Jackfruit 3 Green … [Read more...]
Badanekayi Gojju
Badanekayi Gojju is a sweet and tangy dish prepared using Brinjal/Egg Plant. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 25 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: ¼ Kg Blue Birnjal/Egg Plant 7 – 8 Green … [Read more...]
Rollercoaster Roads
Riding a two wheeler in Bangalore is nightmarish what with poorly lit roads filled with pot holes and the other big wheeler drivers thinking that the balancing two wheeled vehicle is a menace blocking … [Read more...]
Ragi Halwa
Ragi Halwa is a pudding prepared using Finger Millet. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 40 minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Ragi / Finger Millet / Nachni 1 Cup Sugar ½ tsp Elaichi / … [Read more...]
Spitsville
It is very common to see a lot of people riding two wheelers commuting to their work place. Well-dressed women and men ride on their two wheelies to reach their offices on time. There are times when … [Read more...]
