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...]
Rasavangi Powder – Palya Powder – Side Dish Masala Powder – Subzi Masala
Rasavangi is a dish prepared using vegetables like Ridge Gourd, Brinjal, or Okra. If you make the masala powder before hand, it becomes easy to prepare this dish. Cuisine: … [Read more...]
Chives
The botanical name of Chives is Allium schoenoprasum and belongs to Alliaceae family. Chives belong to the family of onions, garlic, shallot, leek, scallion, and Chinese onion. Chives are green … [Read more...]
Jackfruit Cocoshake Recipe – Jackfruit Milkshake Recipe
Jackfruit is a fruit relished in the summer months in South India. You can make a variety of dishes out of this fruit and also relish the fruit as is. Here is a Jackfruit drink with … [Read more...]
May 2021 Hints
May 2021 hints are as follows: Keep one or two bay leaves in jars with lentils to keep away insects. Dip pans / kadai in boiling water and add 1 cup baking soda. Cover and leave … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 51
India loves to pose series contains random pictures of people in different moods and gears captured during a moment in their story. I believe that behind every face lies a story. These kids off … [Read more...]
Mosambi Juice Recipe – Sweet Lime Juice Recipe
Tomorrow is Rama Navami and it is a practice to prepare fruit juice and Kosambari (salad) and distribute to friends and family. Here is a Sweet Lime juice suitable for the summer and to celebrate the … [Read more...]
Apple Gojju Recipe – Apple Gotsu Recipe – Apple Menaskai Recipe
When there are no vegetables at home and you find Apples not eaten, you can make a quick gojju using the Apple. If the Apple is Granny Smith, the taste is better. Time required: 20 … [Read more...]
Balehannina Payasa Recipe – Banana Payasa Recipe – Plantain Pudding Recipe
Tomorrow is Hindu New Year - Ugadi. This festival is celebrated by worshiping god and eating Neem flowers mixed with Jaggery signifying the bitter-sweet experiences of life. Festival food … [Read more...]
Fruit and Coconut Arrangement
On festivals and special occasions, we tend to shop for fruits and coconut more than necessary. If you have a basket or a tray, arrange the fruits and coconuts and place it on a side table to … [Read more...]
April 2021 Hints
April 2021 hints are as follows: Add baking soda to Peas and Lentils while cooking. They will make them tender faster. Keep the flattened Poori dough in the refrigerator for 15 … [Read more...]
Yercaud Botanical Garden
A visit to the Botanical Garden in hill stations is top on my to-visit list. And off we went to explore the Botanical Garden in Yercaud. The garden though small is interesting as it is tucked … [Read more...]
