Here are the June 2014 Hints: Ensure that you store herbs and spices in a cool and dark place in your kitchen. Humidity, direct sunlight and heat will cause the herbs and spices to loose their … [Read more...]
Dal Tadka
Dal Tadka is prepared using Yellow Lentil also known as Thogaribele, Tuvar Dal, Arhar Dal, Split Red Gram, and so on. In India Dal is prepared in so many ways and this variety is after cooking the … [Read more...]
Kabini Dam
Kabini Dam is built over Kabini River (Kapila) and is located near Beechanahalli Village, Heggadadevanakote (H.D.Kote) taluk. It was built in 1974 and is 58 (190 feet) meters in height and 696 … [Read more...]
Beetroot Raitha – Beetroot in Yogurt – Beetroot Mosaru Bhajji Recipe
Boiled Beetroot in spiced yogurt makes this yummy Beetroot Raitha. Cuisine: Mysore and Bangalore Time required: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 Medium Size Beetroot 2 Cups Yogurt / Curds 2 … [Read more...]
Indian Bay Leaf Tree
We came across this good looking tree in Padubidiri. My city bred eyes could never have identified the tree. My husband’s relative pointed it to us. We plucked few leaves and crushed them to release … [Read more...]
Methi Mutter Malai – Fenugreek leaves and Peas Recipe – Methi Matar Malai
Methi Mutter Malai is a side dish prepared using Fenugreek leaves, Green fresh Peas and Cream with a dash of spices. Cuisine: North Indian Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 big … [Read more...]
Shetty Kere – Mysore
On the Kozhikode-Mysore-Kollegal Highway, a small lake known as Shetty Kere attracts a lot of bird life. Though Lake Dalvoy next to this lake is 10 times bigger, it does not attract any birds … [Read more...]
Dabeli – Potato Slider Indian Style
Dabeli is a tasty street food originally from Kutch region of Gujarat and made famous in Mumbai. It is also known as Kachchi Dabeli. Tangy, Sweet, and Spicy Potato is sandwiched between … [Read more...]
Chaste Tree
In winter, I keep dreaming about the flowering trees of Bangalore-Mysore during spring and summer. One such soothing flowering tree of summer is the Chaste tree. Chaste Tree is also known as … [Read more...]
Habbada Thindi and Panaka – Festival Snacks and Juice Recipes
Food and festival go hand in hand in India. Special dishes are prepared on festivals and during vratha (observance). Habbada Adige / festival food is prepared on all festivals. But … [Read more...]
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Karaavalambam Sthotra in Kannada
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Karaavalambam Sthotra is written by Sri Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya in Sanskrit, my grandfather Sri M.M.Patil has translated the Sthotra to Kannada. ಶ್ರೀ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀನರಸಿಂಹ … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 12
This lovely child was playing cheerfully outside his house in Kudremukh. … [Read more...]
Pomegranate Juice
Pomegranate Juice is healthy and refreshing and extremely easy to make. Time Required: 5 Minutes + time to remove the seeds Ingredients: 1 Bowl Pomegranate Seeds Sugar and Salt to … [Read more...]
Museums, Armory, and Galleries of Mehrangarh Fort – Jodhpur
Apart from the grand rooms, a visit to Museums, Armory, and Galleries of Mehrangarh Fort - Jodhpur is a must. Museum: Palanquins, howdahs, royal cradles, miniatures, costumes and furniture are … [Read more...]
Grand rooms of Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
The Grand rooms of Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur keeps you mesmerized and asking for more. These rooms were built by different kings in over a period of time. Some of the notable places inside the fort … [Read more...]
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
The magnificent fort of Mehrangarh rises in the desert and brings alive your imagination of forts from fairy tales. It looks like the sun is eager to beam its rays on the Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur … [Read more...]
Aster Flowers using Paper
Materials required and the method to make Aster flowers using paper is explained in this post. Material Required: Kite paper also known as Jelly Paper Thin wires Green Tape Yellow Crepe … [Read more...]
Oriental Magpie Robin
The Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) is a small passerine bird considered as an Old World flycatcher. These birds are spotted in Indian Subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. They were … [Read more...]
May 2014 Hints
To remove stain on carpet, sprinkle baking soda, wait for ten minutes and then vacuum. Mix 1tbsp dish liquid soap + 1 tbsp vinegar + 2 cups of warm water, sponge on carpet and blot till the stain … [Read more...]
Kalpetta
We chose to stay at Kalpetta as all the interesting places are around Kalpetta. We were also tempted to stay in far flung places like Rain Country resorts, but the fact that the drive to and from the … [Read more...]
