The ubiquitous Maddur Vada on Mysore – Bangalore train and highway is a hit among the passengers. You can see many enjoying the Maddur Vada with a cuppa. History: Madhvachar was a pakoda (onion … [Read more...]
Paper Carnation Flower
Carnations are one of the most beautiful flowers and is most popular in bouquets. Using paper napkins you can make paper Carnation flower and beatify a corner in your house. Materials … [Read more...]
June 2015 Hints
June 2015 Hints are as follows: While preparing sweets, add a pinch of salt, this will enhance the sweetness.to the dish. Adding some mashed poha or cooked rice, to the Idly batter makes … [Read more...]
Carrot Raitha – Carrot in Yogurt Recipe
Carrot Raitha is very easy to make and delicious to relish. Cuisine: Indian Time Required: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 Carrot 1 Bowl Curds 1 Onion, Chopped finely 1 Green Chili, Chopped … [Read more...]
Sri Prasanna Nanjundeshwara Temple
Sri Prasanna Nanjundeshwara Temple is an extremely old temple situated on Kozhikode-Mysore-Kollegal Highway. This temple was in ruins and recently is now being renovated by Karnataka Muzrai … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 20
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. Snorkeling … [Read more...]
Mallige Idli – Soft Steamed Rice Cake
Mallige Idli is steamed rice cake. This is a healthy breakfast served in almost all South Indian households. Mallige means Jasmine flower. The end product of this recipe are Idlis as soft as the … [Read more...]
Sringeri
Sringeri situated on the banks of the River Tunga was the chosen place by Sri Adi Shankaracharya to set up the first matha (monastery) in the 8th Century. Sringeri is located amidst the Sahyadri … [Read more...]
Falafel Sandwich
Falafel Sandwich is a Falafel Sandwich middle eastern favorite where chik pea fritters and vegetables are stuffed into a Pita bread. Cuisine: Middle East / Mediterranean Time Required: 15 … [Read more...]
Lakya Dam
A check dam was built by Kudremukh Iron Ore Company on the River Lakya, which is a tributary of River Bhadra. Lakya Dam is located in the heart of the Kudremukh National Park to collect silt and other … [Read more...]
2000th Post
Thank you readers for visiting my blog. I am indebted to you all. Here is a small poem as the 2,000th post. As pure as the Lotus Blooming in a pond Filled with clear water, silt, sand, … [Read more...]
Port Blair
Almost at the same elevation as the sea at 52 feet lies the gateway to the Union territory Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Port Blair is located on the east coast of South Andaman. This city is the … [Read more...]
Painted Stork with Artificial Paint
We visited Bannerghatta zoo on 23rd April 2015, and to our dismay found the aquatic birds painted in Indian flag colors. We cursed the people who did it deliberately but were annoyed to read in the … [Read more...]
Punjabi Mango Pickle
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 – Spatika Flower Plan
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...]
