During growing up years in Mysore, pilgrims who could not afford the bus fare to Male Mahadeshwara Hills would walk on roads singing in praise of the saint Male Mahadeshwara with a small bhajan cymbal … [Read more...]
Kattina Saaru – Rasam Recipe – Lentil Thin Curry – Hoornada Saru
Kattina saaru also known as hoornada saaru is a tasty dish prepared in Karnataka households during auspicious occasions and festivals. Cuisine: Karnataka Time required: 25 minutes + Hoorna making … [Read more...]
Banana Vendors in Mysore
Large number of hawkers sit near Lansdowne building in Mysore and sell different varieties of Banana since ages. … [Read more...]
Kharjoor Laddoo
Kharjoor Laddoo is prepared using soft dates, nuts, and dry fruits. This is best served to people who are on diet as it does not use Sugar or too much Ghee (clarified butter). Cuisine: … [Read more...]
Happy Dasara 2016
Tomorrow is the commencement of Dasara known as Dasara Padya, a much awaited day in Mysore! Celebrations start on this day in the Mysore palace and all the households. Boxes with dolls are brought … [Read more...]
Sukkina Unde – Sukrunde Recipe – Boorelu Recipe
Tomorrow is Mahalaya Amavasya and Sukkina Unde is usually prepared on this occasion. Cuisine: Karnataka Time required: 30 Minutes + Soaking time Ingredients: 1 Cup Urad Dal / Uddinabele / … [Read more...]
Moong Dal Dill Subzi – Split Green Gram and Dill Side Dish Recipe – Moong Dal Sava Subzi Recipe
Moong Dal Dill Subzi is prepared using Dill and Split Green Gram. This dish is full of vitamins and protein. Time required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Moong Dal / Hesarubele / … [Read more...]
Crested Floating Heart
When you fall in love with the name of this flower, you can just imagine how beautiful the flower must be. Yes, Crested Floated Heart flowers are aquatic floating herb and dot almost in all ponds and … [Read more...]
Anthropological Museum in Port Blair
Andaman and Nicobar Islands is intriguing place full of adventure and fun. A visit to the Anthropological Museum in Port Blair throws light on the life and times of the tribes of the islands. As … [Read more...]
Banana Flower Chutney
Banana flower chutney is made often in South and coastal Karnataka. It is served along with plain rice and ghee. Cuisine: Karnataka Time required: 15 Minutes Preparation time: 30 … [Read more...]
Engineer’s Day 2016
Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (Sir MV) was born in Muddenahalli on 15th September 1860 to parents Mokshagundam Srinivasa Shastry and Venkatalakshmamma. This day is celebrated as Engineer’s Day in … [Read more...]
Happy Onam 2016
Wish you all a very happy Onam! Pookalam is a floral carpet, which adorns the homes during Onam. Click here for more designs. … [Read more...]
Hadinaru Kere
One early morning we decided to drive to Hadinaru village to visit the Hadinaru Kere (lake) as we had heard that a large number of bar headed geese had ascended on the lake all the way from … [Read more...]
Strawberry Sauce
Strawberry sauce on Vanilla ice cream is a most sought after dessert. Time required: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Culled and Diced Strawberries 1/2 Cup Sugar Method: Take … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 33
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. A happy cowherd … [Read more...]
Sweet Kolkotte – Sweet Steamed Rice Balls Recipe
Sweet Kolkotte is a dish where steamed rice balls are mixed with Coconut and Jaggery mixture. This is prepared as an offering to Lord Ganesha during Ganesha Chaturthi festival. Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]
Rangoli 16 – Chakra
This is a freestyle Rangoli created using white rangoli powder and few colors. Let your imagination go wild and create this beautiful Rangoli. Patterns are made using fingers. Happy Gowri … [Read more...]
September 2016 Hints
September 2016 Hints are as follows: To brown Onions faster, add a pinch of sugar while frying. Use these to garnish Pulao or Biryani. If you want to soften Butter faster, grate the … [Read more...]
Kiwi Banana Salad
Kiwi Banana Salad is quick to make and is a delicious and healthy addition to dinner. Time required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Kiwi Fruit, Peeled and Chopped 1/4 Onion, Chopped 1 Small … [Read more...]
Fiddlewood Tree
If not for mom, I wouldn’t have noticed the Fiddlewood Tree standing tall in Rajarajeshwari temple in Yercaud. She remembered that her dad had planted the tree in their garden and they used to call it … [Read more...]
