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...]
White Gulmohar Tree
Again our car screeched to a halt while coming back from Hogenakkal waterfalls hearing me exclaim over something that I spotted. The others in the car expected a wild animal or an exotic bird, … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 8
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. This charming … [Read more...]
Kharada Kadelekayi Beeja – Spicy Groundnuts Recipe – Spicy Peanuts Recipe – Congress Kadle Beeja Recipe
Spicy peanuts is a famous evening snack in the Mysore region. You are sure to find Kharada Kadelekayi Beeja in all the condiment stores. It is also known as Congress Beeja! Cuisine: … [Read more...]
Bhojpuri Choka – Mashed Potatoes and Eggplant Recipe
Bhojpuri Choka is a lip-smacking dish prepared using Eggplant, Potatoes, and Tomatoes. Cuisine: Bihar, Orissa Time Required: 45 Minutes Ingredients: 2 medium sized Baingan / Eggplant, … [Read more...]
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Serve sweet and sour sauce with Spring rolls or Money bags. Cuisine: Chinese Time Required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 3tbsp Vinegar 2 Red Chilies, Chopped finely 1 Green Chili, Chopped … [Read more...]
Busy Lizzie – Impatiens
A single Busy Lizzie plant is enough to brighten up a garden. The botanical name is Impatiens walleriana and belongs to Balsaminaceae family. Busy Lizzie – Impatiens is a perennial herb and is native … [Read more...]
Jain Temple, Sultan Bathery
A Jain temple known as Ananthanatha Swami temple is situated in Sultan Bathery, Wayanad district. The history of this Jain Temple, Sultan Bathery was narrated to us briefly by the caretaker of … [Read more...]
Salute to the Prince of Mysore Kingdom
Below is the Mysore State Anthem with the third para dedicated to Sri Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, who passed away today: Kayo Sri Gowri, Karuna lahari, Thoya Jakshi, Shankareeshwari 1. … [Read more...]
Malayan Apple
As the name suggests Malayan Apple is a native of Malaysia. It is also a native of Malaysia’s neighboring countries Java, Indonesia, and Sumatra. Botanical name is Syzygium malaccense and belongs to … [Read more...]
Organdy Flowers
Materials Required for making Organdy Flowers: Organdy cloth Scissors Flexible Wire Green Tape White Gum (Fevicol) Method: Cut the wire measuring 3 to 5 inches according to your … [Read more...]
Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar is the tallest Islamic tower in India. It has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The tower is 72.5 meters high and the base diameter is 14.3 meters and the tower narrows … [Read more...]
Sprout Spring Rolls
Cuisine: Chinese Time Required: 40 Minutes Ingredients: 10 -12 Readymade Wonton Wrappers (Spring Roll wrappers) 3 tbsp Maida / Refined flour mixed with ¼ Cup of water Oil for … [Read more...]
Garlic Creeper
Garlic creeper is a delight to grow as it shoots up very fast and when in bloom it is a sight to behold! Plant Summary: The name is derived because the leaves when crushed smells of garlic. The … [Read more...]
