Late monsoon season in South India is August - September - October. During this season, the fruits available are Guava, Custard Apple, Longan, Australian Grapes, Apple, Pear, Pomegranate and so … [Read more...]
Gowri and Ganesha Festival Platters – Festival Food – Habbada Adige
Wish you all a very happy Gowri - Ganesha festival! Shopping, mantapa decorations, and preparing delicious festival food mark the Gowri - Ganesha festival celebrations. Gowri … [Read more...]
September 2021 Hints
September 2021 Hints are as follows: To slow the tarnishing process of silver, place a piece of chalk in your silver chest or drawer. The chalk will absorb moisture and your silver will not … [Read more...]
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 is also used in certain cuisines. This sweet is prepared using desiccated … [Read more...]
Chestnutleaf Trumpet Bush Tree
Botanical name of Chestnutleaf Trumpet bush is Tecoma castanifolia and belongs to Bignoniaceae (Jacaranda) family. This evergreen tree grows to a height of 8 to 10 feet in favorable conditions. … [Read more...]
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 festivals like Varamahalakshmi, Diwali Lakshmi Pooja, Shravana Shukravara Pooja, Ashada … [Read more...]
King George VI Coins dating 1947
Happy Independence Day to you all! I think year 2020 and 2021 taught us what freedom meant to each one of us. Following are one rupee coins from 1947, which is part of my dad's collection. … [Read more...]
Happy Nagarachauthi and Nagarapanchami 2021
On the auspicious occasion of Nagarachauthi and Nagarapanchami, devotees worship Snake god with great devotion offering milk on the stone statues of the snake god. People also worship the … [Read more...]
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 this month by making a sweet dish using Bananas and Coconut milk, which … [Read more...]
August 2021 Hints
August 2021 hints are as follows: Loosen a rusted bolt by applying a cloth soaked in a carbonated soda to the rusted bolt for several minutes. Wipe your shoelaces with a wet cloth after … [Read more...]
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 by consuming Ganji (rice gruel). In Mysuru region, the Ganji is prepared a … [Read more...]
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 botanical name is Clivia miniata and belongs to Amaryllidaceae (Nargis) … [Read more...]
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 also make several dishes using the Mangoes. This is one such Gujarati dish using Raw … [Read more...]
July 2021 Hints
July 2021 hints are as follows: To make limp lettuce leaves, celery and carrots crisper, soak them in ice water for an hour. To make candles last longer, keep the candles in the … [Read more...]
Ginger
You cannot think of Indian Cuisine without Ginger. Ginger is an integral part of Indian cooking, which enhances the taste and aroma of the dish. In Kannada Ginger is known as Shunti, … [Read more...]
Mariapura Lake
Another weekend and another birding trip and off we drove to Mariapura lake. A beautiful serene lake where the wind blows, birds chirp, plants whisper, and fishes swim. This lake has a calming effect … [Read more...]
Mango Banana Smoothie Bowl
Mango Banana Smoothie Bowl is summerly delicious and a fantastic way to start the day. Time required: 10 minutes Ingredients: 2 Mangoes, sliced 2 Bananas, sliced 2 tbsp … [Read more...]
Jackfruit Leaves Spoon Making
As the Jackfruit tree leaves are sturdy, they are used to make many containers since a very long time. One of the things you can make is a spoon. The shape of the leaves are appropriate to … [Read more...]
June 2021 Hints
June 2021 hints are as follows: Use empty cardboard boxes to organize your wardrobe. Soak glass containers in white vinegar for 5 minutes to remove the hard water stains. Wipe your … [Read more...]
Jackfruit Seeds Dosa Recipe – Halasina Beejada Dosa Recipe – Dosa Recipe
Jackfruit seeds can be used to make crispy tasty Dosas (crepes). Dosas can be made using the ripe Jackfruit and also with raw Jackfruit. Time required: 30 … [Read more...]
