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. Snow was … [Read more...]
Apple Chutney
Apple chutney is known as Seb-ka-chutney in Kashmir. Cuisine: Kashmiri Time required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Apple 6 – 8 Dry Grapes 4 tbsp Sugar A pinch of Saffron 2 pieces of … [Read more...]
Shri Kamakshi Sharada Temple, Hebbur
Shri Kamakshi Sharada Temple is situated in Hebbur, a village in Kunigal Taluk, Tumkur district of Karnataka. The temple is managed by Shri Kodandashrama Mutt of Hebbur. The village got its name … [Read more...]
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the most modern looking palaces built in the 20th century. As the palace is built on a mound, the palace is visible from afar. During evenings, the lights in the palace … [Read more...]
Tomato Ketchup
Tomato ketchup is loved by one and all as a favorite accompaniment to a variety of dishes. Though ketchup is widely available in stores and preparing it is a tad tedious, I have prepared to … [Read more...]
Kharada Kadelekayi Beeja Masale – Spicy Peanuts with Onions Recipe – Mumphali Masala
The ubiquitous Kharada Kadalkayi Beeja or Congress is mixed with Onions and made into Kharada Kadelekayi Beeja Masale, which is favorite accompaniment with drinks (hic!) Cuisine: Karnataka Time … [Read more...]
Channapattana – Channapatna
Have you ever played with a Channapattana toy? I have, and there are many children in South India who have grown up playing with Channapattana toys. During Dasara, 70 percent of the doll arrangements … [Read more...]
Maiden Hair Fern
This fern rightly deserves the lovely name Maiden hair Fern. I have come across this delicate fern covering entire hills in the Western Ghats. Water trickling down the side of the hills feed the … [Read more...]
Kurkuri Bhindi – Crispy Okra – Okra Pakora Recipe
Kurkuri Bhindi is a snack prepared using Okra (Ladies Finger). Cuisine: North India Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 10 – 15 Bhindi / Okra / Ladies Finger 2tbsp Gram flour 1 tsp … [Read more...]
Origami Box for Yellu
Shankranthi festival is celebrated tomorrow and it is the norm to distribute "Yellu" to neighbors and friends in boxes or zip lock bags bought from the market. This year why not make some Origami … [Read more...]
Spring Onion and Tamarind Chutney
Spring Onion and Tamarind Chutney is easy to make and adds a twist to your menu. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch Spring Onions, Cleaned and roughly Chopped 3 – 4 Green … [Read more...]
HMT
The villagers of South Karnataka before leaving their house, always have a towel hanging on the shoulder. This towel has multiple uses. The towel is used to wipe the sweat, tied as a headgear when … [Read more...]
Spring Onion Flower
Spring Onion Flowers is very easy to make with easy to find materials. Materials required: 6 - 8 Spring Onion, ensure that the bulb is big Knife Method: Peel the outer layer of the … [Read more...]
Geiger Tree
A very striking tree when in bloom, Geiger Tree is gaining popularity to beautify Indian cities. This evergreen tree is a native of Northern coast of South America and Florida Keys. The tree is named … [Read more...]
Malpe Beach, Udupi
Six Kilometers from the temple town of Udupi lies a quaint village, Kodavoor Grama with a beautiful sandy beach known as Malpe Beach. People throng the beach in the evening to enjoy the … [Read more...]
January 2014, Hints
If the batter for fitters like pakora or bonda or vada has turned watery, add a tablespoon of ghee to the batter. This will make the fritters crispy. Always use a flat bottomed pan for cooking, … [Read more...]
Happy New Year – 2014
Wishing all the readers a very happy new year! … [Read more...]
Pajaka Kshethra
Sri Hanuma Bheema Madhwa! The champion of the Dwaitha philosophy Sri Madhwacharya was born in Pajaka Kshetra located in Udupi district. Sri Madhvacharya is the incarnation of Bheema, one of the … [Read more...]
Bhutta – Roasted Corn – Grilled Corn Recipe
As people welcome rain, carts loaded with Corn are seen at the street corner roasting them and selling them to eager customers. Corn roasted on coal and served smeared with Mint Chutney or Salt, Chili … [Read more...]
Eggless Mawa Cake
It's Christmas baking time! Type: Tea cakes Makes: 250 gms Ingredients to make an Eggless Mawa Cake: 60 gms Butter 1 + ½ tsp Castor Sugar 70 gms ( ¼ cup + ¼ Cup) Maida 1tsp Baking … [Read more...]
