Dasara Dolls also known as Dasara Gombe and Kolu are arranged and ready to be admired by one and all for the next 10 days. … [Read more...]
Batavi Payasa – Rawa Balls Kheer Recipe
Batavi Payasa is a very unique payasa from North Karnataka. Batavi are small balls prepared using Semolina (rawa) and these are cooked in Milk. Why not surprise your folks with this payasa on … [Read more...]
Ornamental Chilies
Ornamental Chilies as the name suggests is grown for its beauty and the color that it adds to a garden. The plant resembles a chili plant, but the fruit is shades of red, purple, yellow, orange, black … [Read more...]
Dharmasthala
The Western Ghats like its higher counterpart the Himalayas is dotted with pilgrimage centers. One such center is Dharmasthala situated on the banks of Netravati River in Dakshina Kannada … [Read more...]
Kodabale Method 2 – Ring Murukku Recipe – Crispy Rice Flour Rings – Kodubale
I have already posted the recipe for Kodabale, here is another method to make Kodabale. Hope you like Kodabale Method 2 and make it for this Dasara to distribute among friends and relatives. … [Read more...]
Karwa Decoration
This month is Karwa Chauth and women delve deep into preparation for the festival. Decking themselves up will be high on agenda as well as decorating the Karwa. Here is a small … [Read more...]
Aloe Vera Plant
Aloe Vera known as Lole sara in Kannada was known to us even before it came to the forefront in all health care advertisements. There was an Aloe plant in my maternal grandfather’s house in Kurtakoti … [Read more...]
October 2015 Hints
October 2015 Hints are as follows: While making Chakkali, if you cannot press it into the right shape, add some Maida to the Chakkali dough. If you are not able to get the Dosa off the Tava … [Read more...]
Hirwi Mirchi cha Thecha – Green Chili with Peanuts stir fry – Mirchi Subzi
Hirwi Mirchi cha Thecha is also known as Mirchi Kharda and is prepared using Green Chili, Peanuts, and Garlic. Cuisine: Maharashtra Time required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 15 - 20 Green … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 23
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. Friends … [Read more...]
Vidurashwatha
Legends and Indian history has been etched in this small village called Vidurashwatha in Karnataka. There is a huge Peepal tree with a shrine that is worshiped by people who flock this place. … [Read more...]
Vepudu Karam – Andhra Masala Powder Recipe
Vepudu Karam is a masala powder used to make dry side dishes using different types to vegetables like Ridge Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Brinjal, and so on. Cuisine: Andhra Pradesh Time Required: 15 … [Read more...]
Mangosteen
Not many of us had heard the existence of Mangosteen fruit, which is a native of South East Asia. Highest producing country is Thailand. I tasted this fruit for the first time in 2008 in Pondicherry … [Read more...]
Palak Mutter Subzi – Spinach and Peas Side Dish – Palak Matar Subzi
Palak Mutter Subzi is prepared using Spinach and Peas. This creamy gravy dish is ideal as an accompaniment with Indian bread. Cuisine: North Indian Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]
21 Pushpa Pooja to Lord Ganesha
21 types of Patra (leaves), 21 types of Pushpa (flowers), and 21 Kadabu or Modaka (sweets) are offered to Lord Ganesha during Ganesha Chathurthi and Sankashta Chaturthi. There are 21 mantra chanted … [Read more...]
Adike Ganesha
To save the environment, it is better to make Ganesha idol using environment friendly material to worship during Ganesha Chathurthi. Here I have used spices, dry fruits, and betel nut to make … [Read more...]
Sir M Visvesvaraya Memorial, Muddenahalli – Engineer’s Day
In Mysore region it is common among youngsters to quip at a brilliant person as “Visvesvarayyana thale” (brains of Sri Visvesvvaraya). Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (Sir MV) was born in Muddenahalli … [Read more...]
Ammini Kozhukattai Payasa – Rice Dumplings Pudding Recipe
Ammini Kozhukattai Payasa is a pudding where steamed rice balls are dunked into a sweet coconut poppy seeds preparation. This is prepared as an offering to Lord Ganesha during Ganesha Chaturthi … [Read more...]
Gunja Narasimha Swamy temple
Thousands visit Tirumakudalu Narasipura (T.Narasipura) to visit the ancient temple dedicated to Lord Narsimha Swamy. The temple is popularly known as Gunja Narasimha Swamy temple. On the right bank of … [Read more...]
Varalu Chitranna – Masala Rice Recipe – South Indian Rice Recipe
Varalu Chitranna is Rice prepared with a masala, which is made using the stone mortar known as Varalu in Kannada. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Bowls Cooked … [Read more...]
