Never over-cook food, as it becomes dry and hard. Never pile food on top of each other. Use only the required amount of water while cooking the vegetables. … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 56
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. Peer Saab was … [Read more...]
Rosary Pea Tree – Coral bead vine – Gulaganji
Other common name of Rosary Pea is Indian Liquorice. In Hindi it is known are Chirmithi, Ghunghchi, Gunj, Ratti. In Sanskrit, it is known as Gunja. Botanical name is Abrus precatorius and belongs to … [Read more...]
Eggless Pancakes – Pancakes without eggs
Pancakes are an all-time favorite in the West for breakfast. I like them when topped with fruits like Banana, Blueberries, and Strawberries. Time required: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 cup … [Read more...]
Cotton Jasmine Basket
Jasmine Buds made using Cotton looks real and when a basket is filled with them, it makes a beautiful center piece during festivals. Make plenty of Cotton Jasmine Buds. You can also make … [Read more...]
Happy Onam 2024
Wish you all a very happy Onam! It is time for Onam Sadya and Pookalam across Kerala and rest of the country and world where people from Kerala reside. … [Read more...]
Bhadra Dam – Lakkavalli Dam
Bhadra Dam also known as Lakkavalli Dam is built over the Bhadra River in Chikkamagaluru district in 1965. Bhadra River is a tributary of Tungabhadra River. The height of the dam is 59.13 … [Read more...]
Happy Gowri and Ganesha Festival 2024 – Festival Food – Habbada Adige
Wish you all a very happy Gowri – Ganesha festival! Time to have offer delicious food to Goddess Gowri and Lord Ganesha the next two days! Gowri Platter Ganesha … [Read more...]
Phala Gowri Vratha – Molake Gowri Vratha – Gowri Festival
Phala Gowri Vratha (observance) also known as Molake Gowri (Sprout Gowri) falls on the Sharvana Amavasya day in the Hindu month of Shravana. August – September according to Gregorian calendar. For the … [Read more...]
September 2024 Hints
Sim Cumin in warm water and for overall goodness of health. Do not throw old steel stained strainer. Use it to strain oil. Warm a cup in the microwave and cover the butter … [Read more...]
Mallalli Waterfalls
Now is the time of waterfalls. Good rains in Pushpagiri Hill ranges promise good family outing to waterfalls. Mallalli is one such waterfall situated in Bettadahalli Gram Panchayat in Somwarpet Taluk … [Read more...]
Avocado Corn Salsa Recipe
Avocado Corn Salsa is a tasty add-on to Tacos, Rice-bowl, or wrap. You can serve along with any crispy treats. Time required: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 ripe Avocado 1 cup steamed … [Read more...]
Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2024
26th Aug is Gokulashtami, which is also known as Krishna Janmashtami, Krishna Jayanthi!!! It is that time of the year to welcome the Lord in his baby form with Ghee, Curds, Avalakki/Poha, and … [Read more...]
August 2024 Hints
Gond Katira is very help full during summer. Grind the gond and make a powder now soak this half spoon over night in water. Add powder in roohafja milk and drink this in morning. Whenever … [Read more...]
July 2024 Hints
Set curd super quick especially in winter by adding one dry red chilli to warm milk with a teaspoon of curd.! To make crisp poories-Heat oil till smoke comes out & add this to make … [Read more...]
Rambutan Fruit Arrangement
Rambutan is widely grown in Malaysia and Indonesia and is related to the Lychee family. Now, it is grown in India and also imported from other countries. Rambutan and Dragon … [Read more...]
June 2024 Hints
Brocolli goes yellow even in the fridge, So to avoid that, cut, blanch, drain, and cool nicely. It lasts longer this way. Add to your exotic soup and that exotic stir fry. If the bread is too soft … [Read more...]
May 2024 Hints
If you have a lot of sour buttermilk, add half the quantity of water to it and allow it to stand for two to three hours. Then slowly drain off the watery thin portion – the buttermilk that … [Read more...]
Honey Suckle Mistletoe
As we hiked in the Malnad region, I came across a creeper with flowers that I had not seen before and took pictures to identify. Found out that it is the Honey Suckle Mistletoe plant. Other common … [Read more...]
Halasinahannina Gidde – Halasinahannina Gatti – Jackfruit Idli – Pelatha Gidde
In Mysuru, we do get Jackfruit and it is enjoyed as is and was not aware of the various dishes that can be prepared out of this fruit. When I heard about this dish, I wanted to taste it and … [Read more...]
