Pickle is an integral part of Punjabi cuisine and Punjabi Mango Pickle is a favorite among one and all as it is a good accompaniment with Parathas. Cut Raw Mangoes are mixed with coarsely ground … [Read more...]
Barleria
Barleria is known as Kurantaka in Sanskrit, Spatika in Kannada, Vajradanti in Marathi, Philippine violet, Bluebell barleria, Crested Philippine violet, and Porcupine flower. Belongs to Acanthaceae … [Read more...]
Star Gooseberry Tree – Kiru Nellikayi – Malay gooseberry
Star Gooseberry is known as Kiru Nellikayi in Kannada and was my favourite during school. I would buy them from an old lady selling outside the school campus and smuggle them into the class and … [Read more...]
Kathal Kofta Curry – Jackfruit Balls in Gravy Recipe
Kathal Kofta Curry is a dish with deep-fried raw Jackfruit balls cooked in a spicy gravy. Cuisine: North India Time required: 1 hour Ingredients: For the Kofta: 1 Small Raw Jackfruit, … [Read more...]
Chrysanthemum and Carnation bouquet
Chrysanthemum and Carnation bouquet is simple yet elegant to gift. Bunch together Chrysanthemums and Carnations and wrap in a paper of your choice and tie a colorful ribbon. Spray colored … [Read more...]
May 2015 Hints
May 2015 Hints are as follows: Use rangoli color in paper cones to fill rangoli designs. Add salt while frying onions, it will release the water from the onions, thus enhancing the … [Read more...]
Sihi Aralittu – Sorghum Popped Flour Breakfast Recipe – Jowar Pop Atta Sweet Mix
Sihi Aralittu is a very healthy breakfast prevalent in North Karnataka. The Jower/Sorghum Seeds Pop is ground to a coarse powder, which is mixed with Milk, Jaggery, and Ghee!!! Yum and I am down … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 19
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 guy who … [Read more...]
Cheese Straw
Cheese Straw is great to serve with tea in the evening. This can be part of a picnic basket and great to munch as you drive. Time required: 1 Hour Cookie method: Bread Crumbs … [Read more...]
Elephant Beach – Havelock Island
Elephant Beach is the most popular beach for water sports and activities in Havelock Island. Though most part of the beach was swept away by the 2004 Tsunami, the live corals here are the best … [Read more...]
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum indicum known as Shavanthige in Kannada is the most common flower found growing and selling in Karnataka and the rest of India. Botanical name is Chrysanthemum and belongs to … [Read more...]
Fried Coconut Chutney – Hurida Kayi Chutney
Fried Coconut Chutney - Hurida Kayi Chutney used to be served in its humble position next to the Salt everyday in Kurtakoti. A must-have during lunch time, it would have a tangy and spicy taste, … [Read more...]
Anchor Me
Anchor Me picture taken in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. … [Read more...]
Kurtakoti Saaru – Rasam Recipe – North Karnataka Rasam Recipe
Saaru also known as Rasam in other parts of South India can be prepared in many different ways. While on holidays at my maternal grandfather house, the Saaru used to be so different as the … [Read more...]
Hassan
Hassan is a city in Karnataka with a pleasant weather and named after the presiding deity of the city Goddess Hassanamba. The city was founded by Channa Krishnappa Naik in the 11th century. … [Read more...]
Falafel
Falafel can be compared to Ambode. Fritters prepared using Chik Peas and these can be used in Falafel Pita Bread Sandwich. Cuisine: Mediterranean Time Required: 30 Minutes + Soaking … [Read more...]
Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Swamy Temple
Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Swamy Temple is a very famous pilgrimage center situated in Kunigal Town, Karnataka. It is actually a Samadhi (tomb) of the great Veerashaiva sect saint Sri … [Read more...]
Canna
I remember my aunt distributing Sri Satyanarayana Prasad (offering) on washed and dried Canna leaves to family and friends after the pooja. There were many of these plants lined near the manmade water … [Read more...]
Alasandekayi Masala – Cowpeas Beans Side Dish Recipe – Lobiya kee Phaliyaan Subzi
Alasandekayi Masala is a side dish prepared using Cowpeas Beans. Cuisine: Indian Time required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Bowl, Chopped Alasandekayi / Yard long beans 1 Tomato, Chopped … [Read more...]
Pineapple Boat
Summer holidays are testing time for parents to keep their children out of mischief. Vegetable carving is fun and creative and making a Pineapple Boat is very easy. The children can make the Boat and … [Read more...]
