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...]
Dates and Tamarind Sparkler – Kharjur Sharbat – Kharjurada Panaka
Tomorrow is Rama Navami and custom beckons us to prepare Kosambari and Panaka (Salad and Juice). Dates and Tamarind sparkler is a healthy and refreshing drink sans … [Read more...]
Mixed Fruit Arrangement
Doctors advice that we need to include different color fruits and vegetables in our diet. India being a tropical country has vibrant color fruits available throughout the year. A fruit … [Read more...]
Happy Ugadi 2024
I wish you all a very happy Ugadi and Hindu New Year. This year it is the Sri Krodhi Nama Samvatsara. Wish you a prosperous and healthy new year! Habbada Adige (festive food) plays a very … [Read more...]
April 2024 Hints
April hints are as follows: Add a pinch of sugar to the water while blanching any greens. The sugar helps to retain the color even during cooking. Add a pinch of salt to the water used to … [Read more...]
World Sparrow Day 2024
World sparrow day is celebrated on 20th March every year. Can find Sparrows only on the outskirts of every city, whereas while growing up, they used to everywhere. Where did they go? … [Read more...]
March 2024 Hints
March hints are as follows: To remove lipstick marks from napkins and handkerchiefs, dip them in cold water first and then rub with glycerine. Wash with soap later. To clean a … [Read more...]
Shivana Bhajane – Shiva Bhajan – Jagratha Bhajan
Happy Maha Shivaratri! Here is an easy Bhajan (devotional song) on Lord Shiva. We used to sing this every evening during our Summer break. Hey Shiva Shankara Namami Shankara Shiva Shankara … [Read more...]
