A stop at Dum Dum Rock View point refreshes and rejuvenates the tired travelers. The view point is situated on the Batlakundu-Kodai Ghat road. A viewing tower is strategically constructed to get a … [Read more...]
Mirchi ke Tipore – Instant Chili Pickle Recipe – Chili Pickle Recipe
A Rajasthani friend of mine dropped in for lunch this weekend and she churned up this instant Chili pickle - Mirchi ke Tipore to our delight! Cuisine: Rajasthan Time Required: 15 … [Read more...]
Madurai
Madurai is a city in Tamil Nadu located on the banks of River Vaigai. The river runs in the middle of the city dividing it into two equal halves. Sirumalai and Nagamalai hills lie to the North and … [Read more...]
Celosia
Celosia is a favorite garden ornamental plant that belongs to Amaranthaceae family. It is also known as Cockscomb, Wool Flower, and Velvet Flower. In Hindi it is known as Lal Murga. Botanical name is … [Read more...]
Happy Makara Sankranthi 2016
Happy Makara Sankranthi 2016. … [Read more...]
Doddapatre Bonda – Cuban Oregano Fritters Recipe – Patharchur Pakora Recipe
Doddapatre Bonda are fritters prepared using Spanish-Mexican Thyme leaves. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 10 – 15 leaves Doddapatre / Spanish-Mexican Thyme … [Read more...]
Riding horse taking a ride
Saw this Riding horse taking a ride near Marconahalli Dam. … [Read more...]
Sorghum – Jower – Jola
Sorghum is known as Jower in India and belongs to Poaceae (grass) family. It is a native of Australia, Africa, and Asia. It is known as Jola in Kannada and is the staple diet of North Karnataka, … [Read more...]
Halasinabeejada Palya – Jackfruit Seeds Stir Fry
Halasinabeejada Palya is prepared using the seeds of Jackfruit. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 20 - 25 Halasinabeeja / Jackfruit Seeds 4 - 6 Green Chilies 1/2 … [Read more...]
Potpourri Flower Arrangement
Potpourri Flower Arrangement comprises of Roses, a branch of Sapota / Chiku tree, and stalks of yellow weed flowers. Materials required: 1 Tall Vase 3 Red Roses 1 branch of Chiku tree 2 … [Read more...]
January 2016 Hints
January 2016 Hints are as follows: Add Turmeric powder while frying Ladies finger to eliminate the stickiness. Place few Neem leaves in Rice and Dal container to keep the bugs away. After … [Read more...]
Happy New Year 2016
Happy New Year 2016! Here is a gift hamper for you all! … [Read more...]
Eggless Orange Cup Cake
Eggless Orange Cup Cake is a favorite at home and I made this batch to usher in the New Year! Type: Tea cakes Time Required: 45 Minutes Ingredients: 30 gms Butter 75 gms (1/3 cup + 1tbsp) … [Read more...]
Coconut
Having been bought up in a region surrounded by Coconut palm trees, I cannot imagine a day not seeing the Coconut in various forms or hearing the sound of a Coconut being cracked open. Every … [Read more...]
Kanthanpara Waterfalls
Nestled in a scenic spot is the Kanthanpara Waterfalls. It is near Kalpetta, Wayanad District, Kerala. The waterfall is surrounded by Banana and betel leaves plantations and forest. It is a … [Read more...]
Padavalkayi Masala – Snake Gourd Stir Fry Recipe – Chichinda Subzi
Padavalkayi Masala is a side dish prepared using Snake Gourd. A simple, yet tasty dish. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Padavalkayi / Snake Gourd, … [Read more...]
Ramadevara Betta
"Kitne Aadmi the?" Is the famous Sholay movie dialog shot in Ramadevara Betta. Ramadevara Betta is also known as Siddeswara Betta and Sholay Gudda and one of the most preferred family trekking … [Read more...]
Korean Bean Sprouts Soup
How about some hot Korean Bean Sprouts Soup to beat the winter cold?!! Cuisine: Korean Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Bean Sprouts 1 tsp Chili flakes 1 Red Chili, … [Read more...]
Lithops
The first time I saw Lithops was in a gardening book that my dad bought. I am still amazed at these living stones. They belong to Aizoaceae (succulent plants) family. They are native of South Africa. … [Read more...]
Panambur Beach Mangalore
Panambur Beach Mangalore is maintained by a private company and is a fun place to go with family and friends. The port is also situated nearby. The Gurupura River joins the Arabian Sea here. … [Read more...]
