Orchid Epidendron Ibaguense is also known as 'crucifix' orchid. The orchid shown below is a ‘crucifix’ orchid (Epidendron ibaguense). This orchid grows ‘wild’ on the mountain and many sprays of its … [Read more...]
Assemble your own Aquarium
Materials Required: A glass Aquarium of any size. The one shown in the picture above is two and half feet breadth, one and a half feet height and 12 inches width. 1 - Fishing Net 2 - Oxygen … [Read more...]
K – means happiness
When we chose the name “K---” for our son, I knew instantly that he would fill our lives with happiness and since my husband’s name was “Sriram” it was all the more apt. (Lord Sriram's twins were … [Read more...]
Masala Vegetable Pulao
Flavored rice with vegetables and spices Required Time: 30 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 Cups Basmati Rice 1 Carrot 1 Potato 100gms Beans 1 Cup shelled Green Peas Juice of one … [Read more...]
Soosla – Soaked Puffed Rice Masala – Puffed Rice Recipe – Churmuri Recipe
Soosla is an excellent breakfast from the kitchens of North Karnataka. It is a dish prepared using puffed rice, onions and fried gram. Cuisine: North Karnataka Time Required: 20 … [Read more...]
Flower Candle Float
Flowers and candles when combined and floated on water will make a very attractive display especially during the Diwali-the festival of lights. Materials Required for Flower Candle Float: 1 - … [Read more...]
Badanekayi Palya – Brinjal Side Dish – Aubergine Side Dish
Badanekayi Palya is often served with Akki Rotti in Mysore region. Simple yet delicious! Cuisine: South Karnataka Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 10 … [Read more...]
Kurtkoti Avalakki – Kurtakoti Avalakki – Hatchtchida Avalakki Recipe – Kuttavalakki Recipe – Dadpe Poha Recipe
Kurtkoti is my maternal grandparents place, which is a village in North Karnataka, where most of my summer holidays were spent with fun, food and freedom. This Spicy crunchy flattened rice snack is a … [Read more...]
Sweet Lime Soda
A very good thirst quencher and goes very well with Punjabi food. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 500ml Soda Juice of 1 Lemon 8 Spoons Sugar ½ tsp Salt Method: Add Sugar, … [Read more...]
Carrot Kosambari – Carrot Salad Recipe
Carrot and Split green gram salad are used to make Carrot Kosambari. Weekly once mom would make this at home while growing up. This habit makes me crave for this Kosambari. Cuisine: … [Read more...]
Carrot Flower
Carrot is a strong material that can be used to carve out different shapes. A very easy to make is the flower. Materials required to make Carrot Flower: 1 Carrot Knife and peeler Cold … [Read more...]
Nutrients For Plants
Nutrients For Plants are very essential for growth and to produce flowers and fruits. Proprietary packs of potting composts and plant foods usually list the nutrient content on the label for … [Read more...]
Melukote Srivaishnava Piligrimage Center
Melukote is a famous piligrimage center situated in Mandya district, Karnataka. This place is also known as Thirunarayanapuram, Yadavagiri or Yadugiri nestled in the Cauvery river valley. From Mysore … [Read more...]
Coriander Chutney
Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Coriander Leaves 8 Green Chilies Four 4” piece Tamarind Salt to taste Method: Clean and wash Coriander Leaves. Grind all the ingredients … [Read more...]
South Indian Masala Lassi
Buttermilk with seasoning. Time Required: 10 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 Glasses of Buttermilk 1 Green Chili 1" Ginger Few Springs Curry Leaves 2tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves 1/2 … [Read more...]
Saaru – Mysore Rasam Recipe – Lentil Soup Recipe
Kannadigas call this dish as Saaru, this is Rasam in other parts of South India. This curry is prepared using split Red Gram; it is a favorite accompaniment with plain Rice for South Indians. … [Read more...]
Ganesh Chathurthi – Ganesha Festival
I have extremely fond memories of Ganesha-Gowri festival. It was one of the grand festivals of the year for the family and for Mysore city itself. Our road would be decorated with serial lights, as … [Read more...]
Mixed Fruit Chaat – Mixed Fruit Chat Recipe
Fruits tossed in spices. A favorite street snack, Mixed Fruit Chaat is especially refreshing after a long shopping spree! Ingredients: 1 Apple 1 Guava 1 Cup Pomegranate 1 Banana, (Use … [Read more...]
Dal Fry
Boiled lentils cooked in a seasoning. Cuisine: Punjab Time Required: 15 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 Cup Tur/Tuvar Dal/Split Red Gram Juice of ½ Lemon 1tbsp Oil ½ tsp Mustard … [Read more...]
Pomegranate – Seeds with Power
On weekends when I was in school, my friend M and myself would go visiting another friend S. As the elders retired for their siesta we three would go to the first floor balcony and stealthily cross … [Read more...]
