Have a fantastic colorful and safe Holi! Holi is a festival and colors and is celebrated in varied ways across the country. This year keeping in mind the pandemic, it is best to display … [Read more...]
Buttermilk Masala Recipe – Buttermilk Spice Recipe – Masala Majjige Recipe – Masala More
Buttermilk is welcome during summers. A very healthy option to cool your body after a walk or after enjoying a spicy paratha. Ingredients 4 tbsp Jeera / Cumin Seeds 5 tbsp Coriander … [Read more...]
World Sparrow Day 2021
The year 2020 was difficult one for the Homo Sapiens. A non-existent virus trapped people in their homes to reflect and to give back to the environment. Every year on 20th March, the World … [Read more...]
Grape Lettuce Salad
Salad with Grapes is refreshing during summer and a healthy snacking option. Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive oil 1 tbsp Vinegar or Lemon Juice 2 tsp minced shallots or Onions 1/2 tsp minced … [Read more...]
Song in the glory of Lord Shiva
This devotional song on Lord Shiva sung during the Aarathi. ಶಿವನ ಆರತಿ ಹಾಡು ಆರುತಿ ಎತ್ತಿರೆ । ಮಾರಾನಮರ್ದನಾಗೆ ಆರುತಿ ಎತ್ತಿರೆ । ನಂದೀ ವಾಹವಗೆ। ರಂಭೆಯೇರು ಚಂದದಿಂದ|| ಮುಂಗುರುಳಿನಲ್ಲೆ ಚಂದ್ರನ್ ಧರಸೀದವಗೇ … [Read more...]
Yellow Orchid Tree – Mandara Hoo – Vana Sampige
Vana Sampige or Mandara Hoo (Kannada) tree was in my uncle’s farm and everyday few of the flowers from this tree would be plucked to worship god. I used to touch these flowers to feel the silky-smooth … [Read more...]
March 2021 Hints
March 2021 hints are as follows: Place one cup of baking soda in the refrigerator and replace the soda every month to remove unpleasant odor from the refrigerator. To peel the label … [Read more...]
Glory of Lord Mailaralinga – Mailaralinga Mahatme Haadu – Khandoba Mahima Geet
The glory of Lord Mailaralinga's song in Kannada has been sung by my mother's immediate and extended family for decades. This song was taught by a relative called Sri Shankar who lived with my … [Read more...]
Heerekayi Kadlekayi Chutney – Ridge Gourd Chutney – Beerakaya Chutney – Heerekai Chutney
Heerekayi Kadlekayi Chutney is prepared using Ridge gourd peels and Peanuts. Cuisine: Karnataka Time required: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Heerekayi Sippe / Ridge gourd peel 1/2 … [Read more...]
Kotte Kadabu Recipe – Gunda Recipe – Idli steamed in Jackfruit Leaves – Halasina Kotte Kadabu
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...]
