Schezwan Rice is a spicy main course dish prepared using Rice and Vegetables and Schezwan sauce. Schezwan cuisine is from Sichuan province in southwestern China. Cuisine: Schezwan Time Required: … [Read more...]
Ramphal
Other common names of Ramphal are Netted Custard Apple, Bullock's heart, Bull's heart. In Sanskrit it is known as Lavani, Krishnabija. Botanical name is Annona reticulata and belongs to Annonaceae … [Read more...]
Melting Pot Flower Arrangement
Flower arrangements are a joy in the house. It can brighter any dark corner and is an opportunity for the host to show off their talent. Materials required: One wide container 1 Flower … [Read more...]
January 2017 Hints
January 2017 hints are as follows: To measure honey or other sticky syrups, oil the measuring cup with cooking oil and rinse under hot water first To hasten softening butter, grate it … [Read more...]
Happy New Year 2017
Wish all my lovely readers a very happy New Year! … [Read more...]
Fuchsia
Fuchsia has always fascinated me as I could see them only in hill stations in India. But, when I got few plants from Ooty and grew them successfully in Bangalore, I was thrilled to … [Read more...]
Dates Pickle
Dates pickle is a tasty pickle with sweet, sour, and spicy taste. Cuisine: North Indian Time required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 8 - 10 Dry Dates 1 tsp Sugar 1 tbsp Jaggery Powder Juice … [Read more...]
Rameswaram Beach
One of the sacred beach in Rameswaram is known as Agni Theertham (fire pond). It is one of the 64 theertham that pilgrims take a dip before entering the Rameswaram temple. A dip here is … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas 2016
Happy holiday season! … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 35
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 intelligent … [Read more...]
Capsicum
Common names of Capsicum are Sweet Pepper, Bell Pepper. In Hindi it is known as Shimla Mirch and in Kannada it is known as Donna Menasinakayi. The botanical name is Capsicum Annuum and belongs to … [Read more...]
Amla Ki Launji – Instant Gooseberry Pickle
Amla Ki Launji is an instant pickle prepared using Indian Gooseberries. Cuisine: North Indian Time required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 6 - 8 Bettada nellikayi / Amla / Indian … [Read more...]
Happy Flower Arrangement
Happy Flower Arrangement is made using Roses, Golden Rods, and Colocasia leaves. Materials required: 1 Shallow Container Flower Arranging Sponge 3 Colocasia leaves 5 Red Roses 2 Golden … [Read more...]
December 2016 Hints
December 2016 hints are as follows: For fluffy Dosa batter, grind urad dal (black gram split) by adding water little by little in regular intervals while grinding. To test, when a tsp of … [Read more...]
Schezwan Cucumber Salad
Innumerable dishes can be churned out if you have Schezwan sauce. Schezwan Cucumber Salad is one of them. Cuisine: Chinese Time required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 1 tbsp Schezwan Sauce or … [Read more...]
African Daisy
Other common names of African Daisy are Rain Daisy, Weather Prophet, Cape Marigold and is native of Namibia. Botanical name is Dimorphotheca pluvialis and belongs to Asteraceae (Sunflower) … [Read more...]
Imli Digestive Balls
Imli Digestive Balls is as the name suggests is eaten after a meal and the main ingredient is Tamarind. Time required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Lemon sized Tamarind 1 tbsp Powdered … [Read more...]
Wandoor Beach
Wandoor Beach is situated 29 Km from Port Blair. It is one of the most serene and scenic place in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This area was hit by the Tsunami and has left its mark on the beach. … [Read more...]
Drumstick Tree – Moringa Tree
You can see a drumstick tree growing in most of the houses in South India. The Drumstick is relished in Sambar by the South Indians. Another common name is Horse-radish. In Hindi it is known as … [Read more...]
ISKCON Temples of Bangalore
The most iconic temple in Bangalore is the ISKCON temple situated on a small hill along the West of Chord Road. It is dedicated to Sri Radha Krishna. ISKCON stand for International Society for … [Read more...]
