If you have a lot of sour buttermilk, add half the quantity of water to it and allow it to stand for two to three hours. Then slowly drain off the watery thin portion – the buttermilk that remains in … [Read More...]
Honey Suckle Mistletoe
As we hiked in the Malnad region, I came across a creeper with flowers that I had not seen before and took pictures to identify. Found out that it is the Honey Suckle Mistletoe plant. Other common … [Read More...]
Halasinahannina Gidde – Halasinahannina Gatti – Jackfruit Idli – Pelatha Gidde
In Mysuru, we do get Jackfruit and it is enjoyed as is and was not aware of the various dishes that can be prepared out of this fruit. When I heard about this dish, I wanted to taste it and … [Read More...]
Dates and Tamarind Sparkler – Kharjur Sharbat – Kharjurada Panaka
Tomorrow is Rama Navami and custom beckons us to prepare Kosambari and Panaka (Salad and Juice). Dates and Tamarind sparkler is a healthy and refreshing drink sans … [Read More...]
Mixed Fruit Arrangement
Doctors advice that we need to include different color fruits and vegetables in our diet. India being a tropical country has vibrant color fruits available throughout the year. A fruit … [Read More...]
Happy Ugadi 2024
I wish you all a very happy Ugadi and Hindu New Year. This year it is the Sri Krodhi Nama Samvatsara. Wish you a prosperous and healthy new year! Habbada Adige (festive food) plays a very … [Read More...]
April 2024 Hints
April hints are as follows: Add a pinch of sugar to the water while blanching any greens. The sugar helps to retain the color even during cooking. Add a pinch of salt to the water used to … [Read More...]
Vegetarian Recipes
Alu Chaat Masala – Tangy Potatoes – Alu Chat Recipe – Aloo Chat Recipe
Alu Chaat Masala is spicy and tangy Potatoes served with an assortment of chutneys and spices. It is an excellent evening snack with a hot cup of tea. Cuisine: North India Time Required: … [Read More...]
Bayisida Mavinakayi Gojju – Mango Curry
Raw mango is cooked, mashed and mixed with spices and seasoning. This is a delicious and authentic dish straight from the kitchens of Udupi in Karnataka. Time Required: 25 … [Read More...]
Soppina Palya – Leafy Vegetable Recipe – Hari Subzi Recipe
A very healthy side dish prepared using leafy vegetables with split Red Gram. This is a popular dish in North Karnataka and is usually served with Jowar Roti / Sorghum flour bread. Time … [Read More...]
Masala Thondekayi Palya Recipe – Masaledar Tindli Recipe – Spicy Ivy Gourd Recipe
Ivy gourd or Thondekayi with masala makes for a great accompaniment with Chapathis or Rotis. This type of side dish is popularly prepared during weddings and festivals. Ingredients: 3 Cups … [Read More...]
Rave Rotti
Bread prepared using Semolina. Cuisine: Uttara Kannada District Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Rawa / Semolina 1 Onion, Chopped finely 1 Carrot, Grated 2 – 3 Green … [Read More...]
Chapparada Avarekayi Rasa – Flat Beans Side Dish – Papdi Lilva Subzi Recipe
Chapparada Avarekayi Rasa is a simple to make side dish. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups, Chopped Chapparada Avarekayi (Lablab bean / Indian Flat Beans) 2 … [Read More...]
Inji Puli Recipe – Inji Curry Recipe – Puli Inji Recipe – Shunti Gojju Recipe,
Onam Sadya in Kerala comprises of all the possible tastes and textures. Puli Inji is a dish that adds a dash of sweet and sour to the platter. This dish is prepared using Ginger (Inji) and Puli … [Read More...]
Kaalina Palya – Misal Recipe – Sprouted Beans Recipe
A side dish prepared using sprouted beans. It is a delicious and nutritious dish with gravy. Cuisine: North Karnataka Time Required: 25 Minutes + Soaking time Ingredients: 2 Cups … [Read More...]
Travel
Wild Animals of Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary
Wild Animals of Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary includes microscopic ants to giant Elephants to winged friends in every hue. Some of the wild animals spotted by us on our trip to Kabini is presented just … [Read More...]
Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall
The classic European style Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall was built in 1915 in Bangalore. Sir K. Sheshadri Iyer was the Dewan of Mysore state from 1883 to 1901. Built in his honour the building has … [Read More...]
Sagarkatte, Mysore
The best part of the monsoon season is that the dams open their gates when full and the waterfalls and the backwaters along the river’s journey to meet the sea are fed with immeasurable water to … [Read More...]
Jogigundi Waterfalls
It was not easy to visit Jogigundi waterfalls in Agumbe as we had to take police permission to visit the place. Fortunately, the police gave a green signal for us to go ahead with our plans to visit … [Read More...]
Cauvery Nisargadhama
I always felt lucky living in Mysore as the choice of weekend getaways were innumerable. One such favorite getaway was to picnic at Cauvery Nisargadhama and also visit Namdroling Monastary and … [Read More...]
Mysore Outfit
A founder member of one of the oldest law colleges in Mysore – Sarada Vilas Law College my grandfather, lawyer by profession attended the law courts in Mysore for decades wearing the traditional … [Read More...]
North Goa Beaches
The 131 Kms of Goa coastline is dotted with beautiful beaches fringed by palm trees, carpeted by soft sand and soaked by the Arabian Sea. It is an ideal destination for beach lovers. Picture1 - … [Read More...]
Festivals
Republic Day of India
On 15th August, 1947 India became independent from the British Rule and on 26th January 1950 the Constitution of India came into force and India became sovereign democratic republic nation. 26th … [Read More...]
Subramanya Shashti
Subramanya Shashti also known as Champa Shashti is celebrated honoring the birth of second son of Shiva named Subramanya / Skanda. It falls on the 6th day of the Hindu month of … [Read More...]
Mouna Gowri Vrata – Mauna Gowri Vrata
Unmarried girls perform Mouna Gowri Vrata. This Vrata / vowed religious observance is performed from the first day of the Hindu month of Magh to the first day of Phalgun (for 30 days), i.e, … [Read More...]
New Year Celebrations
Communities following Gregorian calendar celebrate New Year on 1st January every year. The year counter also gets incremented on this day. Though people following different calendars celebrate New … [Read More...]
Kiratha Arjuna – Shabara Shankara
One of Lord Shiva’s statues in Nanjanagud is Kiratha Arjuna – Shabara Shankara statue. The character of KiraAthaArjuna is introduced in the Aranya Parva (forest section) of the great epic … [Read More...]
Good Friday
Having studied in a Catholic school, we were shown many movies on Jesus Christ. I remember when I was 6 or 7 yrs old and crying out with all my heart when Jesus was being nailed to the cross and Mary … [Read More...]
Dasara – Celebration of Dussehra in different regions of India – Navratri Celebrations
In Mysore, we always looked forward to Dasara, which is the Nada Habba (festival of Karnataka state) and it is not only celebrated in homes but the whole city seems to wake up from the slumber to 10 … [Read More...]