Coconut Laddoo

Coconut Laddoo Recipe – Nariyal Laddoo Recipe – Kayi Unde – Khobbari Unde Recipe

Coconut is an integral part of Indian cooking. Dried or fresh, it winds its way into the dishes.  Coconut Oil…

Chestnutleaf Trumpet bush tree

Chestnutleaf Trumpet Bush Tree

Botanical name of Chestnutleaf Trumpet bush is Tecoma castanifolia and belongs to Bignoniaceae (Jacaranda) family. This evergreen tree grows to…

Song to Goddess Lakshmi – Varamahalakshmi Arathi Haadu

My mother had written this song in the praise of Goddess Mahalakshmi in 1996.  This song can be sung on…

One Rupee Coin

King George VI Coins dating 1947

I think year 2020 and 2021 taught us what freedom meant to each one of us. 

Nagara Kallu

Happy Nagarachauthi and Nagarapanchami 2021

On the auspicious occasion of Nagarachauthi and Nagarapanchami, devotees worship Snake god with great devotion

Banana Coconut Rasayana

Balehannina Kayi Rasayana – Banana with Coconut Milk – Balehannu Kayi Sheekarane

Today is the commencement of Shravana Masa.  There are many festivals lined up during this Hindu month.  Let us start…

Household Hints

August 2021 Hints

August 2021 hints are as follows: Loosen a rusted bolt by applying a cloth soaked in a carbonated soda to…

Aati Ganji – Udupi style Dwadashi Ganji – Rice Gruel

Today is Prathama Ekadashi and tomorrow being Dwadashi, it is a practice in many households to break the Ekadashi fast…

Kaffir Lily – Bush Lily – Clivia Lily – St. John’s Lily – Boslelie – Fire Lily

The other common names of Kaffir lily are Bush Lily, Clivia Lily, St. John's Lily, Boslelie, and Fire Lily.  The…

Seasoned Raw Mango – Aam Vaghariyalu Recipe – Mavinakayi Vaggarane Recipe

When it is Mango season in India, every household along with having Mangoes as is either Raw or Ripe will…