We read in text books in school without giving much thought that a good king apart from providing food, water and shelter to the citizens also planted trees to give shade to the weary traveler passing … [Read more...]
November 2012 Hints
In winter, Coconut oil becomes thick. To avoid this, add two drops of Castor Oil to the Coconut Oil tin or bottle. To get thick curds, add 2tsp of Cornflour mixed in water to the milk. If you … [Read more...]
Karnataka Rajyotsava 2012
Huttidare Kannadanadalli Huttabeku| Mettidare Kannadanada Mettabeku... The above song snip is from the movie Akasmika sung by Dr. Rajkumar. November 1st is celebrated as Karnataka … [Read more...]
Bisibelebath Powder – Masala Powder – Mysuru Bisibele Bhath Recipe
Bisibelebath Powder is used to prepare the delicious and wholesome Bisibelebath a heady mixture of lentil, rice, vegetables and spices. Recipe straight from the kitchens of Mysore. Time … [Read more...]
Wellington Coonoor
Wellington, as the name suggests was the British cantonment area of the Nilgiris. It continues to be the Regimental Centre for the Madras Regiment of the Indian Army. Wellington Coonoor is a … [Read more...]
Alu Bhaji – Aloo Bhaji Recipe – Potato Side Dish Recipe
A simple and easy to prepare Potato side dish. Alu Bhaji is prepared in North India on a daily basis and is served with Poori and Phulka. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 4 … [Read more...]
Fruits
Types of Fruits in English, Hindi and Kannada. Some exotic fruits are also listed here without equivalent name in Hindi and … [Read more...]
Pesto Pasta
Cuisine: French Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 3 Cups Cooked Pasta ½ Cup Pesto Sauce Grated Cheese Salt and Pepper for seasoning Method: Cook Pasta in boiling water until … [Read more...]
What is for lunch honey
An Orchid is arranged on a leaf laid on a plate. Materials Required: 1 Orchid flower 1 big leaf 1 small leaf 1 plate Palm fronds Method: Fill the plate with water. Keep the big … [Read more...]
Pesto Sauce
Cuisine: Italian Time Required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: ¼ Cup Grated Processed Cheese or Parmesan Cheese 2tbsp Walnuts or Pine Nuts ½ or ¾ Cup Olive Oil 6 – 8 Garlic Cloves, Chopped … [Read more...]
Sabudana Rotti – Sago Flat Bread Recipe – Sabakki Roti Recipe – Sabudana Roti Recipe
Sago Pearls is used to prepare this bread. Time Required: 30 Minutes + Soaking Time Ingredients: 1 Cup Sabudana / Sago Pearls 1 Potato, Boiled 1tsp Jeera / Cumin Seeds 2 – 3 fresh Green … [Read more...]
Vijayadashami
A grand Dasara procession is organized in Mysore on Vijayadashami. Folk dances are also part of the procession. Garudi dolls in the procession attract a lot of attention. These colourful … [Read more...]
Hagalkayi Khara Gojju – Bitter Gourd Curry – Karela Subzi
Hagalkayi Khara Gojju is a side dish prepared using Bitter Gourd. The gravy is Sweet, Sour, and Spicy. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Hagalkayi / Bitter gourd pieces 5 … [Read more...]
Durga Pooja – Ashtami
In Bengal Durga Pooja during Dasara is performed with immense devotion. On this day in Mysore, it is customary to prepare Ambode and distribute to kids. … [Read more...]
Misal Pav Chat – Moth Beans Chat Recipe
A tangy to taste and good to look at dish, Misal is prepared using Peas or Moth Beans and served with a variety of toppings. This is a Misal Chat served with or without Pav (bread). Time … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Picture Perfect
Ikebana in the house reflects the mood of the house. Here is an arrangement, which is sure to make your guests feel warm and welcome. Materials Required: 1 Container 1 Lucky Bamboo 2 … [Read more...]
So-Getsu school of Ikebana
After Ohara school, So-Getsu school of Ikebana was founded in 1928 by Sofu Teshigahara. It is one of the best-known schools of flower arrangement in Japan. In this style driftwood and other dry … [Read more...]
Railway Museum Mysore
Dasara festival is the time when tourists make a beeline to visit the royal city of Mysore. All the tourist spots are swarmed by people enjoying their holidays. Not many people are aware of the … [Read more...]
Eggless Doughnuts
During Dasara it is customary to arrange dolls in the house and distribute sweets and savories to the kids around the house. Why not be adventurous and distribute homemade colorful Eggless Doughnuts … [Read more...]
Bangalore – Bengaluru
Bangalore is the capital city of Karnataka and IT capital of India. Kempegowda was a Palegar of Vijayanagar empire who found Bangalore by chance and named the city Benda kalooru (the place where the … [Read more...]
