Wish you all a Merry Christmas! … [Read more...]
Shopping in Ooty and eating out in Ooty
Ooty has come a long way, from a quaint hill station to a bustling commercial and tourist destination. Apart from trekking, boating, horse riding, visiting places of interest, shopping in Ooty and … [Read more...]
Plain Kulcha
Indian Bread using refined flour. Time Required: 45 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Maida 1tbsp Curds ½ Cup Milk ¼ tsp Soda-bi-carb / Cooking Soda 1tsp Sugar 1tbsp Oil 1tsp Chili … [Read more...]
Red Flamingos, Orlando – Florida
They are a sight to behold. Picture taken by my brother in Sea World, Orlando, Florida. My bro says that during off season there are cheap flights to Orlando. … [Read more...]
Birla Mandir Jaipur
People visiting Jaipur never fail to visit the Birla Mandir Jaipur dedicated to Lord Narayana / Vishnu and his consort Goddess Laxmi. The temple was built by B.M.Birla foundation in white Markarana … [Read more...]
Catherine Falls, Kotagiri
Roads leading to Catherine falls wind through the Nilgiri hills between tea estates and pine forests. The drive offers excellent views with the mist playing hide and seek. The water cascades … [Read more...]
Stuffed Parwal – Stuffed Pointed Gourd Recipe
Pointed Gourd stuffed with Onion, Potatoes and spices. Time required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 7 – 8 Parwal / Pointed Gourd 2tbsp Oil 2 Green Chilies, Chopped finely 1tsp Mustard … [Read more...]
Shavige Pakoda
The winter air penetrating into the warm homes makes one crave for spicy, crispy fritters with a cup of hot masala tea. How about some Vermicelli fritters to satisfy your taste buds!? Why not, did u … [Read more...]
Bread Raitha
Crispy Bread drowned in spicy curds. A little unhealthy but oh! so yummy! Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: 3 - 4 slices Bread (Wheat or White) Oil for deep frying 3 Cups … [Read more...]
Wild Encounter
Indian society is know as "Elephant society", this is because parents are always protecting the children for many many years. When I encountered this herd of elephants in the forests of Bandipur, I … [Read more...]
Okra – Ladies Finger – Bhindi
Also known as Okra, Bhindi (Hindi), Bhendekayi (Kannada) is a very popular vegetable in India. It is grown all over the country and used to cook a variety of dishes. The botanical name is … [Read more...]
Hanuman Jayanthi
Picture is the tower / gopura of Kote Anjaneya Temple in Mysore Palace. In South India, Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated in December. … [Read more...]
Ralliah Dam, Coonoor
It was a pleasant surprise to know that there is a Dam in Coonoor and what made the visit more exciting was the fact that we had to trek in the striking mountain ridges along the Wellington-Coonoor … [Read more...]
Thondekayi Korma – Ivy Gourd Side Dish Recipe – Tindli Subzi Recipe – Tindora Subzi Recipe
This side dish is prepared using Ivy Gourd. Ingredients: 2 Cups Thondekayi / Tindora / Ivy Gourd, pieces 1 Big Onion, Chopped finely 2 – 3tbsp Oil 1tsp Saunf / Fennel Seeds ¼ tsp Turmeric … [Read more...]
Solitary Reaper – Flower Arrangement
The materials used in this flower arrangement are all single (one container, one leaf, and one flower). Materials Required: 1 Glass 1 Gerbera 1 Colocasia Leaf Method: Fill the glass with … [Read more...]
December 2011 Hints
The below hints are to test adultration of certain commonly used cooking ingredients: Asafoetida / Hing: Pure Asafoetida dissolves in water to form a milky white solution and burns with a bright … [Read more...]
Masinagudi
Masinagudi is one of the 5 ranges of Madumalai wild life reserve. The others are Thepakadu, Mudumalai, Kargudi and Nellakota. Masinagudi hills are my favorite blue hills. They are majestic and … [Read more...]
Parwal Alu Fry – Parwal Aloo Fry Recipe – Pointed Gourd Potato Fry Recipe
A side dish prepared using Potatoes and Pointed gourd. Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Potatoes / Alu, Peeled and Diced 4 Parwal / Pointed Gourd 2 Tomatoes 1 tsp Black Pepper … [Read more...]
Asters
Every year during Ganesh Chathurthi and Diwali, dad used bring home bunches of Asters in various hues. We would spend time untying, cutting, and preserving them in water. Asters are very good for … [Read more...]
Palak Rice – Spinach Rice Recipe
Spinach Rice is a healthy dish. This is great to pack for lunch to school or office. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Bunch Palak / Spinach, Chopped 1 Cup Rice 1 Onion, … [Read more...]
