When Idli or Dosa batter is in the refrigerator there is absolutely no worry over fixing a breakfast. This is the mantra in all South Indian households. To break the boredom of this … [Read more...]
Wood Apple – Beladahannu – Kaith – Katbel
The other common names of Wood Apple are Stone Apple, Elephant Apple, and Monkey fruit. The botanical name is Limonia acidissimia and belongs to Rutaceae (citrus) family. Wood Apple tree is a … [Read more...]
How to make Kotte – Kotte making – Jackfruit Leaves Cup
Rice cakes known as Idli is very famous in South India. As there is an abundance of Jackfruit trees, the sturdy leaves of this tree is used to make cubs to hold the Idli batter and steam them to … [Read more...]
February 2021 Hints
February 2021 hints are as follows: While preparing Kadhi, add salt in the lend to avoid the curdling of Kadhi. To continue to keep the Green chutney color a bright Green, add Lemon … [Read more...]
Martyr’s Day – Sarvodaya Diwas – Poem on Mahatma Gandhi
On 30th January 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse. This day every year is observed as Martyr's day also known as Sarvodaya Diwas. In Sanskrit Sarvodaya means … [Read more...]
Serenity Beach Pondicherry
As the name suggests, the beach is serene and beautiful. Serenity beach is situated 5 - 6 Km to the north of Pondicherry. A perfect place to unwind and relax by either taking a dip in the … [Read more...]
Turmeric Pickle – Arishina Uppinakayi
Raw Turmeric is available during December- January in South India. The Raw Turmeric plant is tied to the Pongal pot during Sankranti (Pongal) festival. Raw Turmeric is pickled to last the … [Read more...]
Happy Makara Sankranti 2021
Wish you all a very happy Boghi and Makara Sankranti. Kite flying is an integral part of celebrating Makara Sankranti. A kite festival is held in Rajasthan and Gujarat during this time. … [Read more...]
Green Chikpea Raitha – Soppina Kadalekayi Mosaru Bhajji Recipe – Hasiru Kadale Raitha Recipe
Winter is the time for tender chikpea to hit the market. I always get it before it disappears from the market and my mom shells them open in record breaking time. In no time I will have a … [Read more...]
January 2021 Hints
January 2021 hints are as follows: Before inserting a screw into the knob, coat with fingernail polish to hold it tightly. Apply a cloth soaked in any carbonated soda to loosen rusted … [Read more...]
Chinese Glory Bower Plant
I remember admiring Chinese Glory Bower plants in bloom in Kudli Mutt in Mysore even as my maternal grandfather discussed his writings with the caretaker of the Mutt. The other common names are … [Read more...]
Mocha Recipe – Coffee and Chocolate Drink
Let us warm the winter nights with some Mocha and usher in the New Year. Wish you all a very happy New Year! Time required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Hot Milk 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder … [Read more...]
Geode Christmas Arrangement
I love Geodes and was introduced to them when young by my dad through books. He would explain in detail how the rocks are formed and how fascinating it is when the rock is cut to reveal the shiny … [Read more...]
Bird-of-Paradise Plant
The other common name of Bird-of-Paradise is Crane flower, and the botanical name is Strelitzia reginae and belongs to Strelitziaceae family. It is related to the banana plant. Bird-of-paradise … [Read more...]
Avarekayi Kodubale – Ring Murukku Recipe – Surti Papdi Murukku – Lilva Beans Crispy Rings
It is winter! and Avarekayi known as Lilva Beans are a favorite in South Karnataka. The kitchen churn out various recipes using this winter flat beans. This spicy crispy rings of kodubale … [Read more...]
Orange Apple Ginger Punch
Orange Apple Ginger Punch is a refreshing drink after a brisk walk or a workout. Time required: 10 minutes Ingredients: Segments of 2 - 3 Oranges 1 Apple, Diced 1" Ginger, Peeled and … [Read more...]
December 2020 Hints
December 2020 hints are as follows: Mix little toothpaste with water and soak Silver jewelry in it for 5 minutes. Scrub the jewelry gently with a brush. Rinse and pat dry. For … [Read more...]
Hire Gowri Pooja – Dodda Gowri Pooja – Gowri Hunnime
Hire Gowri Pooja also known as Dodda Gowri Pooja and Gowri Hunnime is celebrated with devotion in North Karnataka. Below is the write up by my mother on this festival in Kannada script. This … [Read more...]
Lord Vishnu Arathi Song – Lord Hari Arathi Song
This is a song in praise of Lord Vishnu also known as Hari. My mother had learnt this song from her late aunt few decades back. Tomorrow is Vaikunta Chaturdashi vratha (observance) and … [Read more...]
Dwadashi Ganji Recipe – Rice Gruel Recipe – Kayi Ganji Recipe
Tomorrow is Dwadashi and a very special one during the Hindu month of Karthika as today is the celebration of the Tulasi plant known as Uttan Dwadashi festival (Holy Basil Festival). On Dwadashi … [Read more...]
