Ample availability of Strawberries in the market inspired me to prepare this chutney. Hope you enjoy this as much as I did! Cuisine: Fusion Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 15 – 20 … [Read more...]
Rathasapthami 2013
Get ready to welcome the Sun who rides his chariot on Rathasapthami day 17th Feb and tours South India! … [Read more...]
Gulab Jamoon
The dish is originally adapted from an Arabic dessert. During the Mughul era, it became popular in India. The Dessert is prepared using Milk Solids and Sugar. The easiest way to make is to bring the … [Read more...]
Bakula Tree
I remember collecting the fallen Bakula flowers with the scent intact and stringing it together into a garland. The tree was planted by my grandfather, whose hobby was to grow exotic trees and plants … [Read more...]
Mumbai Spirit
Mumbai keep your spirit intact, we are praying for your safety. … [Read more...]
Eggless Lemon Cake
Lovely textured Lemon cake to share with your Valentine! Type: Tea cake Makes: 500 gms Cake Time Required: 1 hour Ingredients: 70 gms (1/3 Cup + ½ tbsp) Butter 175 gms (1 Cup + ¼ … [Read more...]
Sims Park Coonoor
Sims park is named after J.D.Sim who was the secretary of the Madras Club in 1874. The garden is spread over 12 hectares with more than 1000 plant species at an elevation of 1780 mts above sea … [Read more...]
Orange Season
If the family were a fruit, it would be an orange, a circle of sections, held together but separable - each segment distinct - Letty Cottin Pogrebin … [Read more...]
Phlox
Plant Summary: Phlox are one of the most preferred flowers to plant in pots and beds. The botanical name is Phlox paniculata and belongs to the family Polemoniaceae. They are also known as Garden … [Read more...]
Plain Kulfi
Plain Kulfi is Indian ice cream with Cashew Nuts. Delicious Plain Kulfi is sold everywhere in Jaipur, Rajasthan known as Matka Kulfi / Kulfi in a mud pot. Time Required: 30 Minutes + … [Read more...]
Hannina Kayi Sasve
Fruits mixed in coconut and chilies sauce. This is a traditional Udupi dessert served just before the meal on the plantain leaf ends. Cuisine: Udupi, Karnataka Time Required: 20 … [Read more...]
Thili Saaru – Saaru Recipe – Rasam Recipe
This is a watery curry, which is served with plain rice and popular in South India. Also known as Rasam there is a twist in the recipe. Cuisine: South Indian Time Required: 25 … [Read more...]
Poha Salad – Beaten Rice Salad Recipe – Avalakki Salad Recipe
This tasty salad cum snack is prepared in Maharashtra households. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Soaked Poha / Beaten Rice 1 Cucumber, Chopped finely 1 Tomato or few Cherry … [Read more...]
Agashi – Flaxseed Chutney Powder
People are now waking up to the health benefits of Flaxseed. In North Karnataka where this is grown extensively, this seed has been used in their cuisine since a long time. A chutney powder prepared … [Read more...]
Pink Tabebuia Impetiginosa – Pink Turmpet Tree
Namma garden city Bengaluru is fast becoming a city of cement and glass buildings, but come January, the Pink Tabebuia Impetiginosa trees burst into deep pink blooms adding the much needed color to … [Read more...]
Kotagiri
Kotagiri is small hill town situated in Nilgiris biosphere at an elevation of 1793 meters above sea level. The famous Longwood Shola forests are part of this biosphere. Kotagiri is one of the … [Read more...]
Sabudana Idli
Steamed cakes prepared using Sabakki / Sago Pearls. Cuisine: South Indian Time Required: 30 Minutes + Soaking time Ingredients: 2 Cups Upittu Rava / Semolina 1 Cup Sabudana 2 - 3 Cups … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato and Onion Soup
Sweet Potato and Onion Soup is a wonderful appetizer and the unique combination of Sweet Potato and Onion can pleasantly surprise your taste buds. Time Required: 15 … [Read more...]
Masala Sauthekayi Palya – Cucumber Side Dish Recipe – Kakdi Subzi Recipe
This dish is very popular in North Karnataka. The cucumber that is available there is very ideal to prepare this side dish. I bought the vegetable when I visited Hubli in Feb and here is the … [Read more...]
February 2013 Hints
While cooking Radish add a piece of Ginger to reduce the smell of Radish wafting into the house. To get rid of smells in the refrigerator, clean the shelves and sides with soda-bi-carb. Rinse with … [Read more...]
