April 2017 hints are as follows: Use nail polish remover to remove glue stuck adamantly on the skin. Soak a cotton with the remover and rub over the glue. After the glue vanishes, wash … [Read more...]
Kharjurada Holige – Dates Stuffed Bread – Khajoor Poli
Wish you all a very Happy Ugadi! What better way to usher the new year than Kharjurada Holige / Bread stuffed with Dates! Time required: 30 Minutes Cuisine: Karnataka Ingredients: ½ Cup … [Read more...]
Spicy Flower Arrangement
Cinnamon used in the arrangement adds spice to Spicy Flower Arrangement. Materials required: A glass bowl or jar Few rolls of Cinnamon Few Gerbera Flowers Flower water tubes Orange rind … [Read more...]
Pansy
Pansy flowers look as though a face is painted in different hues. Botanical name is Viola x wittrockiana and belongs to Violaceae (violet) family. Pansy is native of Europe and Western Asia. … [Read more...]
March 2017 Hints
March 2017 hints are as follows: Mix Lemon juice, Salt, and Flour to a paste. Use this paste to clean brass utensils. If you are sleepless, apply little Extra Virgin Olive Oil on the … [Read more...]
Spinach
The cartoon character Popeye, the sailor man and Spinach are synonyms to each other and kids are coaxed to eat the power packed Spinach by reminding them about Popeye getting strength from this humble … [Read more...]
Happy Shivaratri 2017
Om Namah Shivaya! On Shivaratri festival, Bilva leaves are offered to Lord Shiva. People also stay awake the whole night and chant the glory of Lord Shiva. … [Read more...]
Yellow Dots
Other common names of Yellow dots are Creeping Daisy and Wedelia. Botanical name is Sphagneticola trilobata and belongs to Asteraceae (Sunflower) family. Yellow dots plant is native to South … [Read more...]
Garlic Rice
Garlic Rice is another variety of rice that can be part of your party menu. Cuisine: South Indian Time required: 25 minutes Ingredients: 3 Cups Cooked Rice Few Curry leaves 1 tsp Mustard … [Read more...]
Avarekayi Idli – Flat Winter Beans Steamed Cakes – Papdi Lilva Idli Recipe
Avarekayi Idli is steamed rice cakes with flat beans also known as winter beans. Cuisine: South Karnataka Time required: 10 minutes + soaking and fermenting time Ingredients: 1 Cup Urad … [Read more...]
Precious Water
Even now many people in India have to carry drinking water to their homes from far. Every drop is precious! … [Read more...]
Chandramouleshwara Temple
Like a beautiful Lotus blooming in muddy waters is another forgotten beautiful and ancient temple nestled among a thickly populated area with narrow roads in Hubli. The 900 year old … [Read more...]
Wall Flower Arrangement
Wall flower arrangement adds life to a wall. Materials required: 1 Wall hanging vase Multicolored flowers Few leaves Method: Cut the flower stems and leaves according to the height and … [Read more...]
February 2017 Hints
January 2017 hints are as follows: If you have cut a big Aloe leaf, remove the gel and freeze in an ice tray. Use the cubes to massage your face for a fresh glow. Use red Harpic … [Read more...]
Capsicum Besan Subzi – Capsicum Gram Flour Side Dish
Capsicum Besan Subzi is a side dish, where Capsicum is stir fried with roasted gram flour and spices. Cuisine: North Karnataka, Maharashtra Time required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 2 … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 36
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. This pleasant … [Read more...]
Kodi Beach
Kodi Beach is a pristine beach and a very long one starting somewhere near Hangaluru to Kodi Bengre Beach. The Bengre Beach is an Estuary where River Suvarna meets the Arabian sea. Kodi in … [Read more...]
Kiwi Fruit Chutney
Kiwi Fruit Chutney is lip smacking and very easy to make. Time required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Kiwi Fruit, Peeled and chopped 1/2 tsp Minced Ginger Juice of 1/2 Lemon 1/2 tsp Cinnamon … [Read more...]
Sunflower
I remember walking inside the Sunflower fields of my uncles in North Karnataka. The flower heads would be above my head enjoying the sunshine. Driving on roads lined by Sunflower fields on the … [Read more...]
Happy Makara Shankranthi 2017
Wish you all a Happy Makara Shankranthi 2017! Markets are all set to sell Yellu. … [Read more...]
