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...]
December 2013 Hints
Peel 10 Cardamoms and grind with 4 tbsp Sugar. Store it in a dry airtight container. You can add this to your choice of dessert for the wonderful aroma. Munch 3 cloves a day when you have cold or … [Read more...]
Maharana Pratap Singh Memorial – Udaipur
The Maharana Pratap singh memorial is located on top of Moti Magri / Pearl Hill in Udaipur, Rajasthan. This memorial was set up by Maharana Bhagwat Singh Mewar who took the help of a public … [Read more...]
Dragon Fruit Banana Smoothie
Creamy smoothie made from yogurt, dragon fruit and banana. Time Required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 1 dragon fruit 1 Banana (Robusta) 4 – 6 tsp Sugar 1 Cup hung Yogurt / Curds ½ Cup … [Read more...]
Noodle Peanut Salad
This dish is a complete and wholesome meal. Cuisine: Chinese Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups of cooked Noodles 1 Cucumber, Sliced 1 Tomato, Chopped ½ of Green, Yellow, … [Read more...]
Spectacular Sky
As we were walking back to the Venugopalaswamy temple on the bed of the parched back waters at KRS, Mysore, our disappointment on the depleted water levels were compensated with the spectacular sky … [Read more...]
Moong Dal Salad – Split Green Gram Salad Recipe
Split green gram salad is a wholesome meal and wonderful to enjoy as a snack in the evening with a cup of tea. Cuisine: Gujarat Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Soaked Moong … [Read more...]
Rawa Idli – Semolina Steamed Cakes
Rawa Idli are steamed cakes prepared using Semolina. An ideal and filling breakfast. This was first prepared by Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR) for the soldiers serving in harsh climates. … [Read more...]
Rosy Pastor
Rosy Pastor photographed in Bangalore. Rosy Pastor is a passerine bird in the starling family Sturnidae, also known as the Rose-coloured Starling or Rosy Starling. Native of Europe, they migrate … [Read more...]
Nilgiri Mountain Railway
A ride on one the heritage mountain railways transports you back to an era gone by. Nilgiri Mountain Railway in Ooty was built by the British in 1908. It was operated by then Madras Railway, … [Read more...]
Ranakpur
Never knew a place called Ranakpur existed until we made our trip to Rajasthan. We would have missed a beautiful experience, if not for the enthusiasm of our driver to take us to this awesome place as … [Read more...]
Plain Tiger Butterfly
Plain Tiger Butterfly or African Monarch, is a common butterfly which is found in Asia and Africa. Photographed in Mallur. … [Read more...]
Banana – Plantain
I could not believe when the Banana - Plantain plant that was growing in one patch of our garden flowered one day. We kept a vigil for the flowers to convert into fruit and we were successful … [Read more...]
Fairy Tale Flower Arrangement
Artificial flowers in pastel shades arranged in a porcelain vase. Fairy Tale Flower Arrangement … [Read more...]
Mango Cheese Cake
Mango Cheese Cake can satisfy your Mango craving any time of the year. Time Required: 45 Minutes + Refrigeration time Ingredients: 3 tbsp Hung Curd 1 tbsp Cheese Spread 100 gms Whipped … [Read more...]
Baingan Burtha – Roasted Aubergine cooked with spices
Baingan Burtha is a favorite dish among the North Indians is prepared by charring Egg plant / Brinjal and mashing and tossing it with a variety of masala powders for a tangy and spicy … [Read more...]
Table Rose – Sun Plant – Portulaca Grandiflora
We used to call this as Table Rose, maybe because the flower looks like a rose and also covers the ground and does not grow tall! Sun plant is a perennial plant in South India but in certain … [Read more...]
Carrot Payasa
Carrot Payasa is a delicious surprise that mom would make during festivals. Unsuspecting children will love this rich in vitamins payasa. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 25 … [Read more...]
Orchid Phalaenopsis in my garden
Orchid Phalaenopsis is also known as moth orchid … [Read more...]
Indian Roller
Indian Roller is the state bird of Karnataka. It is blue above with brown breast and pale blue abdomen and under tail. Bill is black. They are spotted in open country, cultivations, … [Read more...]
