The botanical name is Clitoria arborea and belongs to Fabaceae (Pea) family. Butterfly Pea Tree is native to Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru. I had only come across Butterfly Pea creeper and never a … [Read more...]
Subsige Padavalkayi Palya – Dill and Snake Gourd dish
Addition of Dill leaves to Snake Gourd adds a punch, which lacks in a Gourd. Try making Subsige Padavalkayi Palya and let me know how it turns out. Time required: 20 … [Read more...]
Red Damselfly
A beautiful Red Damselfly resting on a plant. A beauty to behold! Also, there is a lot to learn from this small insect, it sits still without moving for a very long time as though … [Read more...]
Birds of Masinagudi
Masinagudi hills have always fascinated me. We have passed the tiny town many times on our way to Ooty and many a time have driven there for a day outing to look at the majestic hills, flora, … [Read more...]
Mango Sparkler
Something cool to drink in summer is always welcome, and something with Mango in it is more than welcome. Try this drink and surprise your loved ones! Time required: 10 … [Read more...]
Sweet Pumpkin
I love the Sweet Pumpkin side dish known (Kannada) as Kumblakayi Palya served in Raghavendra Swami Mutta (temple). Over the years I have discovered that this vegetable is versatile and innumerable … [Read more...]
May 2020 Hints
May 2020 hints are as follows: Add bay leaves to wheat flour box to keep the insects at bay. If the Lemons are dried up, soak in hot water for few minutes and then use. To … [Read more...]
Khaman Kakdi – Cucumber Salad – Maharashtrian Cucumber Salad – Kakdi Kuchumber
Khaman Kakdi is a salad prepared using tender Cucumbers. Simple, easy, and impressive. Cuisine: Maharashtrian Time required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: q q 1 tender Cucumber, … [Read more...]
Vegetable Cutlet Recipe
In Mysore, a restaurant called Kalpaka used to serve the best cutlets in town. Cold coffee and Cutlets at Kalpaka was a treat that I can never forget. Time required: 40 … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 48
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. This person … [Read more...]
April 2020 Hints
April 2020 Hints are as follows: It's a good idea to go through your medicine several times a year and throw away medicines that are old or outdated. They could be dangerous. A … [Read more...]
Talipot Palm
Talipot Palm is also known as Srithala, Indu Tree in Kannada, Alpayushi in Sanskrit, and Bajar-Battu in Hindi. The botanical name is Corypha umbraculifera and belongs to Arecaceae (Palm) … [Read more...]
Muskmelon Juice – Karbooja Panaka Recipe – Sidota Juice
Today is Rama Navami, the day Lord Rama was born. May this day bring solutions for the pandemic that has hit the world. Let us hope everyone of them impacted is cured and that the front … [Read more...]
Subz Bahaar – Vegetables cooked with spices – Stir fried Vegetables
Subz Bahaar is a delicious side dish prepared using assorted vegetables and spices. Cuisine: North Indian Time required: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 Carrot, diced 1 Potato, peeled and … [Read more...]
Happy Ugadi 2020
Wish the readers a very happy Ugadi and New Year. I wish and pray that you are all staying at home and are safe! Hope the beginning of the New Year brings great joy and destroys all evil. This … [Read more...]
Kudupu Sri Ananta Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Kudupu town is situated very close to Mangaluru. The name Kudupu means a basket woven out of dried forest creeper. Sri Ananta Padmanabha Temple is a major temple visited by thousands. The main … [Read more...]
Pineapple Salsa
Some Pani Puri shells stuffed with chilled Pineapple Salsa makes for a fantastic snack in the evening. Cuisine: Mexican Time required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Pineapple, peeled and … [Read more...]
African Lily
The other common name is Lily of the Nile. Botanical name is Agapanthus africanus and belongs to Amaryllidaceae family. African Lily is a native of South Africa and is planted in cooler parts … [Read more...]
March 2020 Hints
March 2020 Hints are as follows: Use nail polish remover to rejuvenate stained china. Pour some remover on a cloth and dab the stained areas avoiding the decorative … [Read more...]
December 2019 Hints
December 2019 Hints are as follows: Mix Cooking Soda and Vinegar with hot water. Pour into Kitchen basin or Bathroom basins to unclog the pipes. Microwave lemon peel for 5 minutes … [Read more...]
