Winter is here and soups are a great way to keep you warm. Carrot and Ginger Soup is mild and complete meal when served with bread toast or Garlic bread. Time required: 35 … [Read more...]
Karapuzha Dam
The main purpose of building Karapuzha dam was to utilize Karapuzha River for irrigation purpose. Karapuzha River is a tributary of Kabini River. This is one of the biggest earth dams in India … [Read more...]
Chutney Rainbow
Chutney Rainbow comprises of the following recipes: Ranjaka Imli Aur Saunth Chutney Coriander Chutney Garlic Chutney Pudina / Mint Chutney Gongura Thokku / Chutney Tomato Sweet Chutney … [Read more...]
Tipu Sultan Summer Palace
A palace for different seasons could only be afforded by the kings and queens. Every historic place you visit, you will have palaces built on hills or lakes to beat the summer heat, on flat lands to … [Read more...]
Apple Alfalfa Sprouts Salad
Alfalfa Sprouts are very healthy but they are bitter to taste. When mixed with Apple and other nuts, Apple and Alfalfa Sprouts Salad tastes good. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]
Tree Fern
I saw tree fern for the first time in Yercaud and was extremely fascinated by them since then, as I had seen them grown only in pots. Tree fern belongs to class Polypodiopsida/Pteridopsida and to … [Read more...]
Radhanagar Beach
Radhanagar Beach is situated in Havelock Island, which is part of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is located close to Radhanagar village. In 2004, the beach was declared as one of the best … [Read more...]
Tomato Thokku
Tomato Thokku is very popular in South India. It is usually very spicy and goes very well when mixed with hot Rice and Ghee. Cuisine: South India Time Required: 20 … [Read more...]
Custard Apple
Custard Apple is also known as Sugar Apple and Sharifa in Hindi. In most of the other Indian languages it is known as Sitaphal. Annona Squamosa is the botanical name belonging to Annonaceae … [Read more...]
Arathi Thatte – Plate Decoration with Vermilion
Arathi Thatte (plate) decoration has been evolving over the years, as women innovate to decorate plates, which is a gesture of love and affection towards the god. Here is an Arathi Thatte - … [Read more...]
November 2014 Hints
November 2014 Hints are as follows: If you have unmanageable rough hair, try rinsing with baby shampoo, you will get back your soft hair. Honey and lemon face pack can brighten your face in … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 15
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. Proud owner of … [Read more...]
Sri Siddhivinayaka Temple – Hattiangadi
Sri Siddhivinayaka Temple – Hattiangadi attracts thousands of visitors around the year from all parts of the world. Hattiangadi is a village in Udupi district and was the capital of Alupa Kings. The … [Read more...]
Shanka Pushpa
As we traverse on the country roads, we have come across the pretty Shanka Pushpa making its presence felt among the other wild plants. The botanical name is Clitoria ternatea and is also known as … [Read more...]
The Regional Agricultural Research Station, Ambalavayal
The Regional Agricultural Research Station, Ambalavayal is a haven for horticulture enthusiasts. It is a place where research is conducted on spices, fruits, vegetables, and hill paddy. In 1946, … [Read more...]
Rasgulla – Bengali Rosagulla Recipe – How to make Rasgulla
Roshagulla is how it is pronounced by people in West Bengal, it is indianized to Rasgulla in other regions. This delightful sweet dish is prepared using Cottage Cheese. Cuisine: West … [Read more...]
Diwali Gifting Ideas
Wish you all a happy Diwali - 2014! Diwali Gifting Ideas picture says it all. … [Read more...]
Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh is a tasty salad prepared using Bulgur wheat and other raw vegetables. Cuisine: Mediterranean Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking Time Ingredients: 1 Cup Soaked Broken … [Read more...]
Pomelo
Also known as Shaddock, Jabong, Grape Fruit, Chakkotha in Kannada, and Madhukarkati in Sanskrit, Pomelo is the largest citrus fruit belonging to family Rutaceae. Botanical name is Citrus … [Read more...]
Baingan and Paneer Tikki – Eggplant and Cottage Cheese Patties – Brinjal and Cottage Cheese Patties
My cook who is from Orissa cooked this delicious Baingan and Paneer Tikki for a dinner party at home. Usually except for the Paneer (Cottage Cheese), the rest of the ingredients are used to … [Read more...]
