The Red-whiskered Bulbul is a bird found in Asia. They feed on fruits and insects. Their call is four note call and they can be identified by the crest and the red-vented whiskers. … [Read more...]
Tawa Bhindi – Okra Stir Fry Recipe – Ladies Finger Stir Fry Recipe
Tawa Bhindi is a dry side dish prepared using Okra and spices. Cuisine: North Indian Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 15 to 20 Bhindi / Lady’s Finger / Okra Oil for shallow … [Read more...]
Sri Durgadevi Temple – Kunjarugiri
Coastal region of Karnataka is renowned for various temples and is known as Parashurama Kshetra (region carved by Lord Parashuramam, an avatar of Lord Vishnu). On a small hill known as … [Read more...]
Leaf Skeleton
Leaf Skeleton can be made using Peepal Tree Leaf, Champaka leaf, and so on. Choose mature leaves to make leaf skeleton. Materials Required: Few Mature Peepal Leaves A bucket of … [Read more...]
Machi Patram – Japanese Mugwort
Also known as Manchpatre in Kannada, Yomogi in Japanese, and Tite Pati in Hindi, Machi Patram - Japanese Mugwort is a perennial grown for its ornamental and medicinal values. Various species of … [Read more...]
July Hints, 2014
July Hints, 2014 is as follows: Cheese will not harden if you butter the exposed edges before storing in the refrigerator. To get relief from headache, rub a cut Lemon on your forehead. Remove … [Read more...]
Crepe Ginger
I came across this unusual and attractive plant growing wild in Padubidiri. The other common name of Crepe Ginger is Malay Ginger. Crepe Ginger is known as Kusht, Keokanda in Hindi, Koshi in Marthi, … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 12
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. Seeing the … [Read more...]
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The largely uninhabited archipelago located south of Burma and northwest of Malaysia is the Andaman and Nicobar islands on the waters of Bay of Bengal. Nearer to Thailand than to mainland India, it is … [Read more...]
Mexican Bean Salad
Here is a recipe for nutritious and protein rich Mexican Bean Salad. Time required: 20 minutes Cuisine: Mexican Ingredients: ¼ Cup Cheese, cut into small cubes 1 Cup Red Kidney Beans, … [Read more...]
Chennakesava Temple – Belur
Usually a visit to a temple is to offer prayers and exit. But, there are many ancient temples in India from where you resist exiting and continue to go round in circles admiring the ornate carvings. … [Read more...]
Belur
Belur – the historical town is situated on the banks of River Yagachi in Hassan District of Karnataka. Belur was known as Velapuri. The Hoysala dynasty ruled over the Deccan and parts of Tamil Nadu … [Read more...]
Vegetable Dosa
Nutritious vegetable dosa that can be served with no accompaniments! Cuisine: South Indian Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 tsp Oil 1 tsp Jeera 1 tsp Mustard Seeds A pinch of … [Read more...]
Ondelaga – Brahmi – Gotu Kola
We are all aware of Brahmi because of Brahmi Amla Kesh Thel (Brahmi – Gooseberry – hair oil) that is manufactured by leading cosmetic brands in India. Botanical name of Ondelaga – Brahmi – Gotu Kola … [Read more...]
Falooda
Falooda is a traditional Dessert prepared using Basil seeds, Milk, Vermicelli, Nuts, Cardamom, and a syrup like Pistachio, Almond, Rose, and so on. Cuisine: North India Time Required: 30 Minutes … [Read more...]
Getting ready to Hibernate
Squirrel munching on Champaka Seeds and getting ready to hibernate. … [Read more...]
Pita Bread Sandwich
Pita Bread Sandwich is a tasty wholesome meal. Need not have all the ingredients mentioned in this recipe. You can use cream cheese instead of Hummus or you can use Green Capsicum instead of Red and … [Read more...]
Arjuna Tree
The name Arjuna conjures up the image of the Pandava brother Arjuna with bow and arrow riding on the chariot driven by Lord Krishna. The majestic evergreen tree lives up to the image with tough bark … [Read more...]
Arathi Thatte – Plate Decoration with Split Green Gram
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 - Plate … [Read more...]
Tomato Palak Bonda
While finalizing the menu list for a family function, the cook suggested Tomato Bonda as one of the dishes. Though we agreed, we were apprehensive till the day we tasted the Bonda, imagining it to … [Read more...]
