A crispy side dish using Radish leaves. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch Mooli / Radish Leaves 2tbsp Oil ½ tsp Mustard Seeds ½ tsp Jeera / Cumin Seeds ¼ tsp Hing / … [Read more...]
Kid on a hill
Picture taken in Lamb's rock, Coonoor. … [Read more...]
Sri Ramanarasaiah
When we moved to our own house, I dreamt of hanging an original Mysore painting in the lobby. Thus started my quest to find either the right painting or a painter. Fortunately, I came across a website … [Read more...]
Curd Idli
Rice cakes with sweetened yoghurt. Great to have during summer and when recovering from tummy upset. Time Required: 5 Minutes + Idli preparation time Ingredients: 2 Rice Idlis 1 Cup Curds … [Read more...]
Herbs used in Italian Cuisine
The flavors and aroma of Italian Cuisine are derived from the use of herbs. An Italian recipe calls out for at least one herb. Fresh herbs in the dish give the preferred aroma and in the absence of … [Read more...]
Happy Shivarathri
Click on image to enlarge Maha Shivarathri is on Monday, 20th Feb. Some of the popular names of Shiva are: Shiva Shankar, Neelakanta, Maheshwara, Virupaksha, Chandrashekhara, Shashi Shekhara, … [Read more...]
String Beans Salad
Winter is the best time to buy tender string beans to prepare this salad. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 12 tender String Beans ½ Yellow Capsicum, Sliced 1 Red Onion, Sliced 6 … [Read more...]
Kothambari Soppina Khara – Coriander Chutney Recipe – Dhaniya Chutney Recipe
An interesting North Karnataka style chutney recipe prepared using Coriander leaves. A very good accompaniment with dry rotis. Time Required: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Chopped Coriander … [Read more...]
Holenarasipura, Karnataka
Holenarasipura is situated in Hassan district, Karnataka. Nayakas ruled this place from 1547 to 1667. Kanteerava Narasaraja Wodeyar, the king of Mysore defeated Narasimha Nayaka and Holenarasipura … [Read more...]
Lake Palace, Udaipur
The most striking and beautiful architectural wonder in the world is the Lake Palace situated in Udaipur. Visitors cannot take their eyes of this beautiful pure white palace gleaming in the middle of … [Read more...]
Happy Valentine’s Day
A gift of Phals will never fail to impress your Valentine. Picture of Orchid Phalaenopsis was taken in a Botanical gardens by my sister. … [Read more...]
Avalakki Bisibelebhath – Poha Bisibele bhath – Beaten Rice South Indian Pot Meal
A wholesome meal prepared using beaten rice, lentils, and vegetables. Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup thick Avalakki / Beaten Rice / Poha ½ Cup Hesarubele / Green Gram Split … [Read more...]
Ramana Ashram, Thiruvannamalai
"Distracted as we are by various thoughts, if we would continually contemplate the Self, which is Itself God, this single thought would in due course replace all distraction and would itself … [Read more...]
Arunachala Hills, Thiruvannamalai
Lord Siva said: “What cannot be acquired without great pains – the true import of Vedanta (Self-Realization) – can be attained by anyone who looks at (this hill) from where it is visible or even … [Read more...]
Menthehittina Raitha
You can prepare this without much hassle if you have Menthedittu ready. Time Required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp Menthedittu / Menthehittu 1 ½ Cups Curds 1tsp Oil ½ tsp Mustard … [Read more...]
Cannon Ball Tree
Drawing competitions would be held on the lawns of Cubbon Park, Mysore during Independence or Republic days when I was in school. There is one Cannon Ball tree in the Park and on these occasions, I … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Mysterious
A very elegant arrangement using driftwood and Bamboo stems. Materials Required: 1 Driftwood 1 Wine bottle 1 Long twig of Bamboo 1 Gladioli A piece of Oasis / Sponge Method: Lie … [Read more...]
Bada Bagh, Jaisalmer
Bada Bagh means big garden. It is a garden of royal cenotaphs or chhatris of the royal family of Jaisalmer. The cenotaphs are worth a visit to marvel at the intricate carvings and the effort … [Read more...]
River Tern
River Tern are a delight to watch. They breed during summer and the best place to spot them is at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. I have read that there are black … [Read more...]
Kumbalakayi Dose – Pumpkin Crepe Recipe – Dosai Recipe
Crepes prepared using Ash Pumpkin. When Pumpkin is added, the Crepes or Dosas turn out very soft and light. Since no oil is used for roasting, it is very healthy and good for people trying … [Read more...]
