Corn and Methi Pulao is a Rice dish prepared using Corn and Fenugreek leaves. Cuisine: North Indian Time required: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Basmati Rice / Long Grained Rice 1 … [Read more...]
Bryant Park Kodaikanal
Bryant Park is a botanical garden spread over 20.5 acres of land in Kodaikanal. The park is named after a forest officer from Madurai, H.D.Bryant who planned and built the park in … [Read more...]
Split Second Morning Glory
I remember Split Second Morning Glory growing in our balcony when growing up. Every morning before going to school we would see the beautiful blooms and by the time we would be back, they … [Read more...]
Peanut Stuffed Chilies
Peanut Stuffed Chilies also known as Shenga Mirchi is prepared by stuffing spiced and ground groundnuts into Chilies and shallow frying. Cuisine: North India Time required: 20 … [Read more...]
Orange Tender Coconut
Orange Tender Coconut is known as Kendu bannada yelaneeru in Kannada. … [Read more...]
Koliwada
Koliwada is a remote village tucked away in a non-descript area of North Karnataka. The village is one of the most neglected and basic needs like water, electricity, drains, roads, and toilets are … [Read more...]
Pear Salad
Pear Salad is a delicious and healthy salad. Can be served as an accompaniment or as a snack. Time required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 or 2 Pears, Peeled and diced 1/2 Red Pepper, … [Read more...]
Crepe Rose Arrangement
Crepe Rose Arrangement is an artificial flower arrangement. Make bunches of Crepe Roses and arrange in a tall vase filled with Tamarind Seeds and Coral Tree Seeds (Gulgangi). Materials … [Read more...]
July 2016 Hints
July 2016 Hints are as follows: Dip a cloth in kerosene or alcohol to remove spots from your bathroom fixtures. Restore whiteness to a yellowed bathtub by rubbing with a salt and … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 31
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 honey man … [Read more...]
Cosmos
Addition of a Cosmos bed in a garden is sure to make the garden more cheerful. Cosmos is a perennial plant and belongs to Asteraceae (Sunflower) family. Cosmos in Greek means beautiful. Native to … [Read more...]
Achari Bhindi
Achari bhindi is a side dish prepared using Okra / Ladies Finger with Pickle Masala. Time required: 25 Minutes Cuisine: North Indian Ingredients: 15 Bhindi / Okra, chopped into 1" … [Read more...]
Beach Morning Glory
Along with Sand, Sea, and Sun the flower carpet offers an unforgettable landscape. The flower carpet is that of Beach morning glory also known as Railroad vine, Bay hops, Goat's foot vine. Botanical … [Read more...]
Hurali Pudi – Hurali Chutney Powder Recipe – Horse Gram Chutney Powder Recipe
Hurali Pudi is spicy powder prepared using Horse Gram. Time required: 10 Minutes Cuisine: Karnataka Ingredients: 1 Cup Hurali / Horse Gram 10 - 12 Red Chilies 1 Bengal Gram size Hing / … [Read more...]
Nrupatunga Betta
Nrupatunga Betta is a picnic spot in Hubli. Locals and visitors spend quality time with their family and friends. You can drive up the hill and park your vehicles at a distance of 1 Km from the … [Read more...]
Chili Pepper
Chilies are an integral part of Indian cuisine. The varieties available in the market is mind boggling. Botanical name is Capsicum frutescens and belongs to Solanaceae family (potato). In Kannada it … [Read more...]
Meenakshi Amman Temple
Meenakshi Amman Temple is an ancient and popular temple in Madurai. The sheer size of the temple overwhelms you and the magnificent gopurams (towers) will make you gasp with awe. The main deity … [Read more...]
Beetroot Sambar – Beetroot Huli Recipe
Beetroot Sambar is prepared using Green Gram Dal and Beetroot. Time Required: 20 Minutes Cuisine: South Indian Ingredients: 1 Beetroot, Peeled and cubed 1 Cup Green Gram Dal / … [Read more...]
Common Tailor Bird
The Common Tailor Bird is native of tropical Asia. This bird is popular for its nest and the song it sings. … [Read more...]
Joshimath
Joshimath is a small town buzzing with pilgrims and tourists who are heading towards the char dham, Hem Kund, Auli, Kuari Pass treks, or Valley of flowers. It is at a height of 6150 feet above sea … [Read more...]
