Botanical name of Chestnutleaf Trumpet bush is Tecoma castanifolia and belongs to Bignoniaceae (Jacaranda) family. This evergreen tree grows to a height of 8 to 10 feet in favorable conditions. The … [Read more...]
Song to Goddess Lakshmi – Varamahalakshmi Arathi Haadu
My mother had written this song in the praise of Goddess Mahalakshmi in 1996. This song can be sung on festivals like Varamahalakshmi, Diwali Lakshmi Pooja, Shravana Shukravara Pooja, Ashada … [Read more...]
King George VI Coins dating 1947
Happy Independence Day to you all! I think year 2020 and 2021 taught us what freedom meant to each one of us. Following are one rupee coins from 1947, which is part of my dad's collection. … [Read more...]
Happy Nagarachauthi and Nagarapanchami 2021
On the auspicious occasion of Nagarachauthi and Nagarapanchami, devotees worship Snake god with great devotion offering milk on the stone statues of the snake god. People also worship the … [Read more...]
Balehannina Kayi Rasayana – Banana with Coconut Milk – Balehannu Kayi Sheekarane
Today is the commencement of Shravana Masa. There are many festivals lined up during this Hindu month. Let us start this month by making a sweet dish using Bananas and Coconut milk, which … [Read more...]
August 2021 Hints
August 2021 hints are as follows: Loosen a rusted bolt by applying a cloth soaked in a carbonated soda to the rusted bolt for several minutes. Wipe your shoelaces with a wet cloth after tying … [Read more...]
Aati Ganji – Udupi style Dwadashi Ganji – Rice Gruel
Today is Prathama Ekadashi and tomorrow being Dwadashi, it is a practice in many households to break the Ekadashi fast by consuming Ganji (rice gruel). In Mysuru region, the Ganji is prepared a … [Read more...]
Kaffir Lily – Bush Lily – Clivia Lily – St. John’s Lily – Boslelie – Fire Lily
The other common names of Kaffir lily are Bush Lily, Clivia Lily, St. John's Lily, Boslelie, and Fire Lily. The botanical name is Clivia miniata and belongs to Amaryllidaceae (Nargis) … [Read more...]
Seasoned Raw Mango – Aam Vaghariyalu Recipe – Mavinakayi Vaggarane Recipe
When it is Mango season in India, every household along with having Mangoes as is either Raw or Ripe will also make several dishes using the Mangoes. This is one such Gujarati dish using Raw … [Read more...]
July 2021 Hints
July 2021 hints are as follows: To make limp lettuce leaves, celery and carrots crisper, soak them in ice water for an hour. To make candles last longer, keep the candles in the freezer … [Read more...]
Ginger
You cannot think of Indian Cuisine without Ginger. Ginger is an integral part of Indian cooking, which enhances the taste and aroma of the dish. In Kannada Ginger is known as Shunti, Alla, in … [Read more...]
Mariapura Lake
Another weekend and another birding trip and off we drove to Mariapura lake. A beautiful serene lake where the wind blows, birds chirp, plants whisper, and fishes swim. This lake has a calming effect … [Read more...]
Mango Banana Smoothie Bowl
Mango Banana Smoothie Bowl is summerly delicious and a fantastic way to start the day. Time required: 10 minutes Ingredients: 2 Mangoes, sliced 2 Bananas, sliced 2 tbsp Sugar … [Read more...]
Jackfruit Leaves Spoon Making
As the Jackfruit tree leaves are sturdy, they are used to make many containers since a very long time. One of the things you can make is a spoon. The shape of the leaves are appropriate to … [Read more...]
June 2021 Hints
June 2021 hints are as follows: Use empty cardboard boxes to organize your wardrobe. Soak glass containers in white vinegar for 5 minutes to remove the hard water stains. Wipe your wooden … [Read more...]
Jackfruit Seeds Dosa Recipe – Halasina Beejada Dosa Recipe – Dosa Recipe
Jackfruit seeds can be used to make crispy tasty Dosas (crepes). Dosas can be made using the ripe Jackfruit and also with raw Jackfruit. Time required: 30 minutes Ingredients: 25 … [Read more...]
Rasavangi Powder – Palya Powder – Side Dish Masala Powder – Subzi Masala
Rasavangi is a dish prepared using vegetables like Ridge Gourd, Brinjal, or Okra. If you make the masala powder before hand, it becomes easy to prepare this dish. Cuisine: … [Read more...]
Chives
The botanical name of Chives is Allium schoenoprasum and belongs to Alliaceae family. Chives belong to the family of onions, garlic, shallot, leek, scallion, and Chinese onion. Chives are green leafy … [Read more...]
Jackfruit Cocoshake Recipe – Jackfruit Milkshake Recipe
Jackfruit is a fruit relished in the summer months in South India. You can make a variety of dishes out of this fruit and also relish the fruit as is. Here is a Jackfruit drink with … [Read more...]
May 2021 Hints
May 2021 hints are as follows: Keep one or two bay leaves in jars with lentils to keep away insects. Dip pans / kadai in boiling water and add 1 cup baking soda. Cover and leave overnight … [Read more...]
