April 2015 Hints are as follows: Dip cotton ball in nail polish remover and wipe away the ink stains made on the walls. Add a piece of Ginger and cook the used Oil to take away the odor. … [Read more...]
Pudina Raitha
Pudina or Mint is considered to introduce coolness in any dish that it is tossed into. Now, that the summer is here, Pudina Raitha offers the welcome respite from heat. Cuisine: North … [Read more...]
Raw Mango Dry Coconut Chutney
Mango season is here and I just love to churn out some irresistible dishes from Mangoes. Raw Mango Dry Coconut Chutney known as Mavinakayi Khobbari Chutney in Kannada, is an accompaniment much … [Read more...]
Saunth Panak – Dry Ginger Drink – Shunti Panaka
In Maharashtra, during Rama Navami, Saunth Panak a drink is prepared using Dry Ginger and Jaggery to distribute among friends. Cuisine: Maharashtra Time Required: 5 … [Read more...]
Kudremukh Peak
Though we did not trek up to the peak, the drive to the place where the actual trek starts was an awesome journey. Yes, we do plan to trek to the peak sometime soon. The Kudremukh peak is 1892 … [Read more...]
Water Lily
The still water of a lake or pond is often dotted with colorful water Lilies. Another gift by god to mankind, water lily belongs to Nymphaeaceae family. Who can forget the helpless Thumbelina … [Read more...]
Dharwad Peda Holige
Wish you all a very happy Ugadi! May you have a wonderful new year with new joyous beginnings! Ugadi festival is the time when the kitchen is filled with the aroma of Mavinakayi Chitranna, … [Read more...]
World Sparrow Day 2015
Today is World Sparrow Day 2015. Enjoy the Sparrows and welcome them home! … [Read more...]
Kurtakoti Saarina Pudi – Rasam Powder Recipe – North Karnataka Rasam Powder
Loved the change in cuisine when I visited my maternal grandfather's house in Kurtakoti. The Saaru prepared there was so different from Mysore Saaru. Hence, I named it Kurtakoti Saaru and here is the … [Read more...]
Lady’s Slipper Orchid
One of the most attractive terrestrial orchids is the Lady’s Slipper Orchid. The botanical name is Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum and belongs to Orchidaceae family and Cypripedioideae sub family. Other … [Read more...]
T Narasipura
T stands for Tirumakudalu and in short referred to as T Narasipura. Tirumakudalu or Trimakuta means the place of confluence of three rivers. In T Narasipura, Rivers Kaveri, Kabini, and Spatika … [Read more...]
Methi Chaman
Methi Chaman is a side dish prepared using Cottage cheese and Fenugreek leaves. Cuisine: North India Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 big bunch Methi (Fenugreek) leaves, cleaned … [Read more...]
Embroidered Greeting Card
Embroidered Greeting Card is a very creative and easy art form. Children can spend hours making different designs and it would be a pleasure for them to give it to their loved ones. Materials … [Read more...]
Hoovinakere
Tomorrow is Vadirajara Aradhane and what better tribute than a E-visit to Hoovinakere, the birth place of this great saint. Hoovinakere is a tiny hamlet situated in Udupi district. Surrounded … [Read more...]
Happy Holi 2015
Wish you all a very Happy Holi 2015! … [Read more...]
Banana Flower Vada Recipe – Vazhakkai Poo Vada – Aratikaya Poo Vadai – Bale Hoovina Vada
Banana Flower Vada is a delicacy prepared in South India using the tender flowers of the plantain plant. Cuisine: South India Time Required: 45 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Banana … [Read more...]
March 2015 Hints
March 2015 Hints are as follows: Soak the chopped brinjals in salted water for 30 minutes to 1 hour to remove the bitterness. Sieve the water before use. While tying puffed rice laddoos, … [Read more...]
Stone Flower
Stone Flower is a Lichen and belongs to Parmeliaceae family. In Kannada it is known as Kallu Hoovu, Hindi it is Kalpassi and Pathar Ke Phool. Botanical name is Lichen Parmelia. When visiting … [Read more...]
Radish and Onion Salad
When in a hurry to make a side dish, try Radish and Onion Salad. It is quick to make and delicious to have with Indian Bread. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 4 … [Read more...]
Blue Cluster Vine
Native of tropical America, the botanical name is Jacquemontia pentanthos and belongs to Convolvulaceae (morning-glory) family. Blue Cluster Vine is a perennial creeper and can grow up to 8 feet long … [Read more...]
