Wish you all a happy Onam, dear readers. With Pookalam welcoming the festivals, the courtyards in Kerala must be looking very beautiful. The below Pookalam represents two characters of the … [Read more...]
Neelakurinji
I missed seeing Neelakurinji in bloom in 2006 and vowed to travel to the land of Neelakurinji flowers in 2018 and I am delighted to share that I just returned from seeing the purplish blue carpeted … [Read more...]
Pillar Rocks, Kodaikanal
Pillar Rocks as the name suggests is a place in the Kodaikanal hills where three giant rock pillars stand tall kissing the clouds. You can view the pillars from an observation deck built on the … [Read more...]
Italian Black Rice
As soon as Black Rice was available in the local store, I bought it and make this delicious Italian Black Rice. A big change from the usual Indian Rice dishes. Cuisine: … [Read more...]
August 2018 Hints
August 2018 Hints are as follows: Clean headlights of cars with tooth paste. To remove strong odors from hands wash with tooth paste. Polish silver using tooth paste. … [Read more...]
Onion
Indian kitchen stops working if Onions are not available and it is breaking news if the Onion prices are higher than normal. The Indian cuisine especially the North Indian includes Onion in most of … [Read more...]
Chitranna Dosa – Pancakes with Lemon Rice
I heard of Chitranna Dosa in Doddballapur bus stand restaurant. We stopped for breakfast there while going to Lepakshi. People were relishing Dosa stuffed with Lemon Rice! Cuisine: … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 43
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. These charming … [Read more...]
Indian Coleus
Other common names of Indian Coleus are Makandi, Patharchur, Pashan Bhedi in Hindi, Mainmula and Karmelo in Marathi. Botanical name is Plectranthus barbatus and belongs to Lamiaceae (Mint) … [Read more...]
Black Rice Salad
Black Rice is full of flavor on its own and when teamed with garden fresh vegetables and Lemon seasoning, it becomes a wholesome delicious irresistible dish. The Rice when cooked turns a deep … [Read more...]
July 2018 Hints
July 2018 Hints are as follows: Keep apple with potatoes to prevent potatoes from sprouting. Add coke to a rusted tool like spanner and leave for 5 minutes. Scrub and rinse to get a rust … [Read more...]
Shembaganur Museum of Natural History – Kodaikanal
Shembaganur Museum of Natural History in Kodaikanal was started in 1895 and is affiliated with Loyola college, Chennai. It is now preserved by the Sacred Heart College. This is also known The Anglade … [Read more...]
Coriander Garlic Chutney
Coriander Garlic Chutney is used in while preparing Chaats. It adds a spicy and garlicky flavor to the chaat. This can be served along with Dhokla or with Parathas (Indian Stuffed … [Read more...]
Adi Shankaracharya Umbrella
When we visited Shankaranarayana, a small temple town in Dakshina Kannada, we were mesmerized by the calmness of this town. Inside the temple as we were circumambulating, this umbrella caught … [Read more...]
Ambe Upakari – Sweet and Spicy Mango Dish
Ambe Upakari is a side dish from Uttara Kannada district. Sakkarekaati or Shakkargutli type of Mangoes is used to prepare this dish. If this is not available, you can use any other variety of Ripe … [Read more...]
June 2018 Hints
June 2018 Hints are as follows: If your honey crystallizes, plunge it into warm water for 5 to 10 minutes. Avoid boiling water to overflow while simmering. Put a wooden spoon on the pan to … [Read more...]
Hydrangea
Botanical name of Hydrangea is Hydrangea macrophylla and belongs to Hydrangeaceae family. Hydrangea is a native of Japan and Korea. It grows best in temperate climate. I have been successful in … [Read more...]
Fruit salad with ice cream
In Mysore, our favorite destination for ice cream would be the ice cream shop Phalamruta (Fruit nectar) situated in Lansdowne building. The tiny shop had few wooden benches lined up for the … [Read more...]
Mangalore – Mangaluru
My headmistress in school was from Mangalore. She scowled at us all the time and disapproved everything we did. It was very rare to see her smile and though I have seen her appreciate, it was never … [Read more...]
Nanjanagudu Rasabale – Banana variety from Nanjangud
Nanjanagudu Rasabale is a Banana variety from the region of Nanjangud. The flavor and texture of this fruit is unbeatable by any variety found around the world. This variety is very difficult to … [Read more...]
