This is the most interactive plant that I have ever come across. I still watch fascinated when the leaves of this plant closes when touched. It is as though it is cringing away from a possible … [Read more...]
October 2012 Hints
Keep some blotting paper in the cookie box. Cookies will remain crisp for a long time. Bring freshness into old vegetables by soaking them in Lemon water for an hour. To ripen green tomatoes … [Read more...]
Jeegujje Bonda – Breadfruit Fritters Recipe
Bread fruit dipped in spicy batter and deep fried makes for a very tasty snack in the evening with hot coffee or tea. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Jeegujje / Breadfruit Oil for … [Read more...]
Lemony Saru
A lemony flavored thin curry/soup. Lemony Saru is ideal to sip it hot along with roasted Papad/Flat dried bread on a cold winter evening. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 10 … [Read more...]
Ananthapadmanabha Vratha – 2013
May god Ananthapadmanabha bless you all with health, wealth, and happiness. The vratha is celebrated on 29th Sept 2012. … [Read more...]
Ragi Idli
Steamed cakes prepared using Semolina and finger millet. Ragi Idli is an ideal and filling breakfast. Time Required: 40 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 Cups Rawa/Semolina 2 Cups Ragi / … [Read more...]
New Age Bagina
I was delighted to receive this bagina on Gowri Habba. The container of the bagina is so useful. Don't you agree that change is the only constant thing in life?! … [Read more...]
Delhi
Delhi is an Indian state and comprises of Old Delhi and New Delhi. New Delhi was officially declared as the Capital of India after Indian independence in 1947. Delhi shares its borders with Haryana, … [Read more...]
Pathrode
Colocasia leaves also known as Taro leaves are rolled with spices and steamed. A delicacy from the kitchens of South Canara, Karnataka. Time Required: 45 Minutes + Soaking … [Read more...]
Sweet Corn and Cheese Paratha
Indian bread stuffed with sweet corn and cheese. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: Oil for roasting For Filling: ½ Cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese 1 Cup Sweet Corn kernels 1 Big Red … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Dream Come True
I picked up this driftwood during one of our treks and imagined doing flower arrangement using it. The wood is long and beautifully hollowed. Just as I imagined, the arrangement turned out to be a … [Read more...]
Kukke Subramanya
Kukke Subramanya lies in the midst of rain forests in Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada. Kukke Subramanya temple situated here is dedicated to Lord Subramanya and is situated on the banks of … [Read more...]
Godi Laddoo – Wheat Flour Laddoo Recipe – Atta Laddoo Recipe – Pinni Recipe
Godi Laddoo is a sweet prepared using wheat flour. This is great to carry while traveling to satisfy the Indian sweet tooth. It just melts in the mouth. Time Required: 25 … [Read more...]
Maida Laddoo
Maida Laddoo is prepared using refined flour and lots of desi Ghee. It just melts in your mouth! Wish you all a very happy Swarna Gowri Vratha. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]
Radish Salad
This is usually prepared for Dinner in Mysore households using tender white Radish. Radish Salad is tasty and healthy. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 4 … [Read more...]
Sam Sand Dunes, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Situated 42 Kms from Jaisalmer is the Sam Sand Dunes and the Kuari dunes on the great Thar Desert of Rajasthan. We chose to visit Sam dunes, pronounced as “Sum”, and the sights of the desert just took … [Read more...]
Madhwa Navami
Prathoma Hanumanamah| Dwithiyo Bheemayevacha| Poornaprajna Thrithyasto| Bhagavatkarya Sadhakaha|| The above shloka/chanting is all about the three avatars/incarnations of Sri Madhwacharya. … [Read more...]
Visarjana Manthra
The following manthra is chanted while performing the visarjana / send off to god. In Kannada Script: ವಿಸರ್ಜನಾ ಕ್ರಮ ಯಜ್ಞೇನ ಯಗ್ನಮಯಜಂತ ದೇವಾಃ | ತಾನಿ ಧರ್ಮಾಣಿ ಪ್ರಥಮಾನ್ಯಾಸನ್ || ತೇಹ ನಾಕಂ … [Read more...]
Cucumber Fan
This carving can be used to decorate a Salad, Tikka, or Kabab platter. Materials required: 1 or 2 Small firm Cucumbers A Knife Cold water Method: Halve the Cucumber lengthwise. From … [Read more...]
Kavadi Kere
A beautiful lake spread over 62 acres shines like glass reflecting the blue sky and the hills all around it. The floating dried leaves along with lily leaves creates a lovely pattern over it. Beside … [Read more...]
