Subramanya Shashti also known as Champa Shashti is celebrated honoring the birth of second son of Shiva named Subramanya / Skanda. It falls on the 6th day of the Hindu month of … [Read more...]
Kiwi Soufflé
After a hearty bread based meal, Kiwi soufflé is apt to be served as a dessert. Cuisine: French Time Required: 45 minutes Ingredients: 200 gms Whipping Cream 2tbsp Sugar ½ Cup Kiwi … [Read more...]
Daria Daulat Bagh
Daria Daulat is the summer palace of Tipu Sultan, situated in Srirangapattana, 15 Kms from Mysore. The Indo-Sarcenic style palace was built by Tipu Sultan in 1784. The two storeyed palace is … [Read more...]
Banyan Tree
O you shaggy-headed banyan tree standing on the bank of the pond, have you forgotten the little child, like the birds that have nested in your branches and left you? Do you not remember how he sat … [Read more...]
Season of Kite flying
Winter is the season for kite festival in Gujarat and Rajasthan. “You can't fly a kite unless you go against the wind and have a weight to keep it from turning a somersault. The same with man. … [Read more...]
Happy Makara Shankranthi 2013
Gandhi Bazaar in namma Bengaluru during Shankranthi festival. … [Read more...]
Sowkoor Durgaparameshwari Temple
A temple dedicated to goddess Sri Durgaparameshwari is situated in Sowkoor, Kundapur taluk. This unknown temple is tucked away in the gorgeous hills of the Western Ghats. But the people who … [Read more...]
Kusuri Kalu Necklace
In North Karnataka and Maharashtra, during Shankranthi festival, children aged 5 and below are dressed up in ornaments prepared using Kusuri Kalu / Sesame Seeds coated with sugar for a ritual known as … [Read more...]
The gods must be crazy…
...traveling like this! … [Read more...]
Steamed Chilies Chutney
A chutney prepared using steamed Chilies..this Chutney is popular in Coorg District. Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 8 - 10 Green Chilies 10 - 12 Garlic Pods 1tsp Jeera/Cumin … [Read more...]
Pav Bhaji – Vegetable dish served with bread
Pav Bhaji is a dish relished for breakfast, snack or dinner. A mixed vegetable side dish served with Indian bread called “Pav” is a very popular street food in Maharashtra, India. Cuisine: … [Read more...]
Naga Rangoli – Snake Floor Design
The Naga rangolis / patterns shown below are drawn on Nagara Chauthi and Nagara Panchami festivals. Click on the image to see a bigger image. Rangoli drawn on Nagara Chauthi: Rangoli … [Read more...]
Guess the eating joint…
This is the only eating joint where dosa plates are stacked this way and served! … [Read more...]
Kalan – Raw Banana in spicy Yogurt Sauce – Kaccha Kela Raitha Recipe – Balekayi Mosaru Bhajji Recipe
This dish is from Kerala using raw Banana and Yogurt. This is served during Onam sadya. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Raw Banana, Peeled and chopped 2 Cups Curds / Yoghurt ½ … [Read more...]
Oxalis
This edible weed / herb belong to the wood-sorrel family Oxalidaceae. Oxalis grows all around the world except in the Polar Regions. Picture - Wood Sorrel, Broadleaf Woodsorrel, Mexican … [Read more...]
Nelli Gojju – Gooseberry Sweet and Sour Curry Recipe
Gojju can be prepared using many vegetables like Capsicum, Mango, Bhindi / Okra, Lemon, and this recipe is with star Gooseberries. Everyone would have eaten these small gooseberries dipped in … [Read more...]
White Ibis in flight
Picture taken on our way to Kurdremukh. Click on image to enlarge. … [Read more...]
January 2013 Hints
Keep Rawa / Semolina in the Oven for 1 minute and store to avoid the Rawa getting infested with insects. Long-Lived Flowers - Prolong the life of fresh cut flowers by adding 2 tablespoons of white … [Read more...]
Balekayi Dose – Raw Banana Dosa Recipe – Banana Crepe Recipe
Crepes prepared using Raw Banana. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking Time Ingredients: 1 Cup Raw Rice 2 Raw Banana 2 Green Chilies, Chopped finely 1 Onion, Chopped finely 4 Sprigs … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Life Cycle
Dear readers, wish you all a very happy New Year (2013)! Here is a flower arrangement to start the New Year on a colourful note! Materials Required: 1 Cane-ring Holder 1 small container 1 … [Read more...]
