Grilled Vegetable Pita Pocket Sandwich is sure to satisfy the hungry kids who return home ravenous from play. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: Few Pita Bread 1 Yellow Pepper 1 Red … [Read more...]
Halebidu – Halebeedu
The city Dwarasamudra meaning “the door to the sea” was the capital city of the Hoysala Empire in the 12th century. In the 14th century the city was vandalized by Malik Kafur and since then has been … [Read more...]
Ardhanareeshwara – Dual form of Shiva
Ardhanareeshwara - Dual form of Shiva statue carved in stone and installed a few hundred years ago in Nanjanagudu temple. Ardhanarishvara statue symbolizes Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi as … [Read more...]
Gulla Sagle
Gulla Sagle is a dish prepared using Matti Gulla, a variety of brinjal grown in Udupi region. Cuisine: Konkani Time Required: 40 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Drumsticks cut into 2 inch pieces 1 … [Read more...]
Tea
Chai as it is known in India is a favorite beverage across the country. If you ever travel in India by train you are sure to be woken by the chaiwala’s (Tea seller) call. Served in earthen ware, paper … [Read more...]
Strawberry Drink
Strawberry-Orange season and the weather turning warm are the right reasons to churn out this Strawberry Drink. Time Required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Cleaned and Chopped Strawberries 1 … [Read more...]
Yediyur Lake
Yediyur Lake in Bengaluru is one of the oldest lakes in the city. It existed during the Hoysala period, 1,400 years ago and was the source of water for the fields surrounding the lake. Somehow, … [Read more...]
Chapparada Avarekayi Rasa – Flat Beans Side Dish – Papdi Lilva Subzi Recipe
Chapparada Avarekayi Rasa is a simple to make side dish. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups, Chopped Chapparada Avarekayi (Lablab bean / Indian Flat Beans) 2 … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 18
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. Picture taken … [Read more...]
Paneer Gulabi using Crepe Paper
Paneer Gulabi using Crepe Paper - Paneer Gulabi is a fragrant rose grown in most parts of India. This variety of Rose is used to make Gulcan and Rose Syrup because of the fragrance and … [Read more...]
February 2015 Hints
February 2015 Hints are as follows: Cut Mint (Pudina) stalk and place it in a glass of water until roots appear and then plant it in a pot. Wrap lettuce leaves in aluminum foil and store in … [Read more...]
Peace Lily
Botanical name is Spathiphyllum wallisii and belongs to Araceae family. Peace Lily are evergreen perennial plants with large attractive leaves. The leaves grow directly from the root and are green, … [Read more...]
Vegetable Biryani
Vegetable Biryani is a complete meal, which is prepared using Rice, Vegetables, and spices. My friend "A" prepared this Biryani when we had a small get-together. It was an instant hit with all of us … [Read more...]
Republic Day – 2015
Wish you all a very Happy Republic Day - 2015! Indian Flag flying proudly on the historical site of Cellular Jail, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. … [Read more...]
Havelock Island
As we cruised from Port Blair to Havelock Island, I looked forward to fulfill my dream to snorkel, sea walk, and scuba dive. Not limited to only these activities, Havelock Island has a lot to offer to … [Read more...]
Crispy Baby Corn
You cannot stop at just eating one of these Crispy Baby Corn. This is the recipe for a party, as it can be prepared and stored in the refrigerator overnight and deep fry as the guests start coming … [Read more...]
Kariuttarani
Common names are Blue porterweed, Blue snakeweed, and Brazilian tea. In Kannada it is known as Kariuttarani. Botanical name is Stachytarpheta jamaicensis and belongs to Verbenaceae (Verbena) … [Read more...]
Se Cathedral – Goa
Right opposite the Basillica de Bom Jesus, is the Roman Catholic Se Cathedral - Goa. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Goa and is also a UNESCO heritage site. Built in 1510, but the actual … [Read more...]
Bangalore Fort – Bengaluru Fort
It took me few years to realize that Bangalore has an ancient fort, which was open to public. Bangalore fort was built by the founder of Bengaluru Kempe Gowda I in 1537 using mud. Kempe Gowda was a … [Read more...]
Happy Makara Shankranthi 2015
Wish you all a Happy Makara Shankranthi 2015! Markets are all set to sell Yellu. … [Read more...]
