Flower arrangement cannot get any simpler than this composition. Charade Flower Arrangement is sure to soothe your nerves. Materials required: 1 shallow container 1 flower arrangement … [Read more...]
World Environment Day June 2017
June 5th every year is celebrated as world environment day. It is comforting that the importance of protecting the natural resources and environment is on top of the mind of the common man and … [Read more...]
Mutter Poha – Matar Poha – Peas with Flattened Rice
Poha is prepared in various ways across India, Mutter Poha is a specialty of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Cuisine: Uttar Pradesh Time required: 10 Minutes + Soaking time Ingredients: 2 Cups … [Read more...]
June 2017 Hints
June 2017 hints are as follows: To remove lipstick stains, blot with a baby wipe or a washcloth moistened with alcohol. Saute Onions, Garlic and Ginger before grinding to paste while … [Read more...]
Indian Coral Tree
Indian Coral Tree grows wild across India. Other common names are Corky Coral Tree, Lenten tree, Sunshine tree, and Tiger claw. They also grow in Burma, Java, and Polynesia. It is known as Mandara in … [Read more...]
Schezwan Dosa
The South Indian Dosa turned Schezwan this season! Schezwan Dosa is prepared using the Schezwan sauce. Time required: 10 Minutes + soaking time + fermenting time Cuisine: … [Read more...]
Aluminum Engraving
Aluminum engraving is an art on thick Aluminum Sheet. Materials required: Thick Aluminum Sheet Engraving tool Design sheet Carbon sheet Method: Clean the Aluminum sheet. Keep … [Read more...]
Chaitra Navratri
Chaitra Navratri also known as Varshik Navratri is a festival observed for nine days in the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April in Gregorian Calendar). The festival starts on the first day of Chaitra … [Read more...]
May 2017 Hints
May 2017 hints are as follows: To remove ink stains on cotton, apply rubbing alcohol to the spot, then wash. On polyester, spray liberally with hair spray and pat with a clean, dry cloth. … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 37
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. It is Mango Mania … [Read more...]
Saava Aloo Paratha – Dill Potato Flat Bread Recipe
Saava Aloo Paratha is an Indian Bread stuffed with Dill and Potato mixture. Cuisine: North Indian Time required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 3 - 4 Potatoes, Boiled, Peeled and mashed 1 Bunch … [Read more...]
Shimoga
Shimoga now known as Shivamogga and its beautiful Malanad (male nadu means land of the hills) region is vividly captured in writer Kuvempu’s Novel Kanooru Subbamma Heggadithi. Also, known as … [Read more...]
Green Bee Eater
Green Bee Eater is a small bird and is widely seen all over India. They usually rest on small trees and electric wires and swoop down to catch flying insects. … [Read more...]
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is an annual and belongs to Fabaceae (pea) family. The botanical name is Trigonella foenum-graecum. Other common names are Greek-clover and Greek hay. Fenugreek is known as Menthya in … [Read more...]
Mango Coriander Chutney
Mango Coriander Chutney is a delicious accompaniment with Dosas and Indian Bread. Cuisine: Karnataka Time required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 6 - 7 sprigs of Coriander 1/2 Raw Mango, Peeled … [Read more...]
Vibrant Flower Arrangement
Vibrant flower arrangement is a composition of Lagerstroemia and Lilies. Materials required: Langerstroemia stalks Lily stalks Few Carnations Foliage 1 Basket Flower arranging … [Read more...]
Aarathi song for Lord Rama
On the auspicious day of the birth of Lord Rama (Rama Navami festival), songs praising him are sung while doing the traditional Arathi. ರಾಮನ ಆರತಿ ಹಾಡು ಮಂಗಳಂ ಜಯರಘು ಪುನ್ಗವರಾಘವಾ ಅಂಗದ … [Read more...]
April 2017 Hints
April 2017 hints are as follows: Use nail polish remover to remove glue stuck adamantly on the skin. Soak a cotton with the remover and rub over the glue. After the glue vanishes, wash … [Read more...]
Kharjurada Holige – Dates Stuffed Bread – Khajoor Poli
Wish you all a very Happy Ugadi! What better way to usher the new year than Kharjurada Holige / Bread stuffed with Dates! Time required: 30 Minutes Cuisine: Karnataka Ingredients: ½ Cup … [Read more...]
Spicy Flower Arrangement
Cinnamon used in the arrangement adds spice to Spicy Flower Arrangement. Materials required: A glass bowl or jar Few rolls of Cinnamon Few Gerbera Flowers Flower water tubes Orange rind … [Read more...]