Wish you all a Merry Christmas and happy holidays! … [Read more...]
Stir-fried Fresh Green Chickpeas – Soppina Kadalekayi Palya – Hara Channa Subzi
Fresh Green Chickpeas start appearing in the market at the end of December and continue till January end. A wide range of dishes are prepared using the green chikpeas. Here is a simple stir-fry with … [Read more...]
December 2022 Hints
December 2022 hints are as follows: To keep the blender blades share, grind salt once in a while. If the recipe asks to cook Rice in milk, cook first with watery milk and then add full milk. … [Read more...]
Bhagvad Gita Aarathi Song – Bhagvad Gita Jayanthi – Bhagvad Gita Birthday
Bhagvad Gita Aarathi Song is a prayer that is sung after reading the Srimad Bhagvad Gita book. Known as Gita Arati, the verses are found at the end of the 18th chapter of the Bhagvad Gita … [Read more...]
Bhagvad Gita Jayanti – Bhagvad Gita Birthday – Srimad Bhagvad Gita Jayanti
During Corona time, my quest to listen and understand the Srimad Bhagvad Gita started. My mother patiently read the Bhagvad Gita shlokas and explained each of them in Kannada. I was in awe … [Read more...]
Chunchanakatte Kodandarama Temple – Rama Temple Chunchanakatte
Chunchanakatte Kodandarama Temple is situated 57 Kms from Mysore in Krishna Raja Nagar (K.R.Nagar) taluk, Mysore district. The temple right beside the Chunchanakatte waterfalls. This ancient … [Read more...]
Nugu Dam, Heggadadevana Kote, Mysore
Nugu Dam is a delightful little dam tucked away in a picturesque location surrounded by hills in Beerwal village, Heggadadevana Kote or H. D. Kote taluk of Mysore district in Karnataka. … [Read more...]
Bombay Grilled Sandwich – Mumbai Grilled Sandwich – Street Food
Sandwiches are another legacy that the Britishers left for the Indians to relish them in the Indian style. In Mumbai, sandwiches either grilled or plain are available in every nook and corner of … [Read more...]
November 2022 Hints
November 2022 hints are as follows: Add breadcrumbs to Pakora / fritter batter to get a crispy outside layer. Toss freshly cut fruit in lemon juice to stop turning brown. Sprinkle … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 54
India loves to pose series contains random pictures of people in different moods and gears captured during a moment in their story. I believe that behind every face lies a story. Brother taking her … [Read more...]
Digestive Mixture Recipe – Mukhwa – Mouth Freshner
Eating Mukhwa, which is a type of digestive mixture is part of the India Culture. This is usually offered in all restaurants while presenting the bill and also during functions and festivities, … [Read more...]
Dry Fruits Burfi – Sugarless Burfi – Dates Nuts Seeds Burfi – Less Calorie Dessert
Happy Deepavali to all my readers! Let us celebrate this Diwali with a healthy and delicious sweet dish without sugar. This dish is nutritious as it is prepared using using only dry fruits, … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Lake in a Jar
This arrangement takes few minutes. I got this bunch of freshly cut Water Lilies off the Lake and slid them into a tall pickle jar (Bharni) with a complementing Green branch. Materials … [Read more...]
October 2022 Hints
October 2022 hints are as follows: Add Turmeric and Salt to water and boil Peanuts with skin. This will keep the Groundnuts (Peanuts) skin fresh for longer days without becoming sticky. … [Read more...]
Statues of Postman Basappa and Commandant Bhujangarao Jagadale
Mysore has endless memories of long drives around the heritage city lined with huge old flowering trees and historical buildings dotted with lakes and the stoic Chamundi Hill. We would never miss to … [Read more...]
Watermelon Rose Drink Recipe
During Octobers, though it rains on few days, the climate remains hot and humid. After a few rounds of dancing during Dasara, it is great to take a break and sip delicious cold Watermelon Rose … [Read more...]
Kuttu Ki Poori Recipe – Kuttu ki Puri Recipe – Puffed Buckwheat Bread Recipe
Kuttu ki Poori is prepared using Puffed Buckwheat flour and is consumed during vrata (ritual or diet restriction for a religious purpose). Kuttu ki Poori is usually prepared during Navaratri … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Sapthami Pushpanjali to Goddess Saraswathi and Mahatma Gandhiji
Flowers play a very important role in Indian festivals. Internationally too, flower gardens are the most visited by tourists. Flower shows are conducted all over the world showcasing the … [Read more...]
Chittaranjan Palace Mysuru – The Green Hotel Mysuru
Chittaranjan Palace was built by H.R.H.Krishanaraja Wadiyar for the Mysore Princesses in 1916. It is built in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. The ceilings are high with majestic masonry … [Read more...]
Kulle Ki Chaat Recipe – Potato filled Salad Recipe – Purani Dilli Street Recipe
Kulle ki Chaat is a street food popular in Old Delhi region. Kulle means a kulhar/cup. When Chaat (salad) is served in a vegetable or fruit cup, it is known as Kulle ki Chaat. In … [Read more...]
