To get a sparkling sink, mix 1/4 cup Baking Soda and 1/2 cup Vinegar and scrub the sink well. Rinse to find your sink sparkling! Usage of Loofa sponges is increasing in India. Once, the sponges … [Read more...]
Jaswant Thada, Jodhpur
Jaswant Thada is situated to the left of the Mehrangarh fort complex in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. This beautiful white marble structure was built in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Photographs … [Read more...]
World Environment Day
Picture - Honey comb June 5th is celebrated as world environment day. … [Read more...]
June 2012 Hints
To control insects sprinkle some Hing / Asafoetida powder near the holes drilled by the insects. Keep half inch Hing / Asafoetida pieces inside bottles of Chili Powder, Coriander seeds, Bengal Gram … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – You are my sunshine
This arrangement is perfect for the summer. Materials required: 1 Juice glass 3 Gerberas 1 Jasmine branch Method: Cut the flower into different sizes. Plop them in the water filled glass … [Read more...]
Upanayana
Every male child born in certain Hindu communities has to go through the Upanayana ritual. Upanayana is also known as Munji, Brahmopadesham (supreme teaching), and Sacred thread ceremony. The … [Read more...]
Brussels Sprout Stir Fry
A simple stir fry using Brussels Sprout. This exotic vegetable was introduced by the British and is grown in Ooty and other hill stations across the country. Time Required: 20 … [Read more...]
O’ God, thy sea is so great, and my boat is so small…
Ramanagara
Ramanagara is situated 50 Km from Bangalore at an elevation of 2450 feet above sea level. Ramanagara was known as Closepet in memory of Sir Barry Close who was a British official during … [Read more...]
Khaman Dhokla – Dal Dhokla Recipe – Vati Dal Khaman Dhokla – Steamed Lentil Cakes
Gujarati menu is incomplete without this item. A popular and healthy snack from the state of Gujarat. Cuisine: Gujrati Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Besan / Gram … [Read more...]
Beetroot
Beetroot is cultivated widely across the world as it is one of the most popular vegetables used in a variety of dishes. The leaves are also edible when boiled or steamed. Beetroot has been … [Read more...]
Golden Cassia
Plant Summary: Golden Cassia is a beautiful tree mainly planted to beautify parks and lanes. Botanical name is Cassia spectabilis belonging to family Leguminosae. The other common names are Dilaw, … [Read more...]
Jodhpur
Jodhpur is the second largest city in the state of kings, Rajasthan. It was formerly the capital of the kingdom of Mewar. Jodhpur is known as Sun City, because of the weather being sunny throughout … [Read more...]
Orchid Diplocentrum Recurvum
Perched on a tree near the KSTDC restaurant was this Orchid plant in bloom. Query to Prejith on identification of this wild orchid led to the name Diplocentrum Recurvum. This epiphytic Orchid is … [Read more...]
Ocean Star
Picture - Star fish. Click on image to enlarge. … [Read more...]
Palash Tree
This tree blooms during February and covers the landscape red thus deriving the other name Flame of the Forest. Botanical name of Palash tree is Butea monosperma belonging to family Fabaceae. … [Read more...]
Aluchi Bhaji – Sour Leafy Vegetables Side Dish Recipe – Khatta Bhaji Subzi Recipe
My brother, who is a good cook, cooked this delicious side dish when we visited him in Mumbai. I recreated this delicious recipe, which uses sour leafy vegetables. Time Required: 45 Minutes + … [Read more...]
April 2012 Hints
As I was traveling on work, I could not update the website. To clean microwave interior, prepare a solution of 2 tbsps of soda bicarbonate in a cup of water and cook on high for 2 minutes. Remove … [Read more...]
Sweet Corn Kosambari – Sweet Corn Salad Recipe
Tomorrow is Rama Navami and the food of the day in Karnataka households is Kosambari and Panaka. Here is a Kosambari prepared using fresh sweet corn. Time required: 15 minutes Serves: … [Read more...]
Grass Broom
Beautifully crafted grass broom for sale in Agumbe village. … [Read more...]
