September hints are as follows: To make soft chapatis, use warm water and milk to knead the dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes before making chapattis. When boiling milk to make dishes like … [Read more...]
Happy Onam 2023
Wish you all a very happy Onam, dear readers. People of Kerala across the globe are in the midst of celebrating Onam and tomorrow is the grand finale! Pookalam and Onam Sadya with … [Read more...]
Pineapple and Pomegranate Kosambari – South Indian Salad recipe
The most awaiting months of the year with innumerable festivals are here. Aroma of festive food fills the air in every home. Children in crisp silk run around and women of the house get … [Read more...]
Lakshmi Devotional Song – Arathi Hymn – Varamahalakshmi Festival
This devotional song was sung by my mother's aunt during arathi to Goddess Lakshmi. You can use any tune suitable to sing this song. In Kannada script: ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ ಆರತಿ … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Rainforest Fresh
Haliconia cut stems last almost 15 days and this makes them the most sought after flower for arrangements. Here is a flower arrangement that brings an aura of rainforest into your living … [Read more...]
77th Indian Independence Day – Silver British India Coin
Happy Independence Day to you all! The coins of the pre-independence era reminds us of the British rule in India. Now, these are part of our history and the pride of seeing the … [Read more...]
Tropical Fruit Salad Recipe
Any seasonal fruits can go into this fruit salad. The juice of Orange combines the fruits well and reminds you of Summer days! Ingredients: 1 Cup Mangosteen segments 1 Cup Mangoes, … [Read more...]
Orchid Diplocentrum Congestum
Found this wild Orchid on a tree outside Yercaud Rose Garden. Botanical name is Diplocentrum Congestum and it belongs to Orchidaceae (Orchid) family. This Orchid is endemic to Karnataka and Kerala … [Read more...]
August 2023 Hints
August hints are as follows: Lemon juice mixed with warm water helps relieve digestion problems like constipation, bloating, nausea, belching and heartburn. Take it regularly to improve your … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Pretty in Pink
Roses are always great for arrangements. I have used Baby pink Roses with Cypress. Simple, yet elegant. Materials required: Shallow container Ikebana Oasis 5 Roses Few stalks of … [Read more...]
Soursop Tree – Graviola Tree
Other common names of Soursop is Graviola and Guyabano. In Kannada it is known as Mullu Rama Phala and Lakshmana Phala. The botanical name is Annona muricata and belongs to Annonaceae (Sugar-apple) … [Read more...]
Jamun Raitha Recipe – Indian Blackberry in Yoghurt Sauce – Narale Hannina Raitha
Jamun raitha is another way of consuming the healthy Jamun fruit. Jamun fruit is available during June - July. Ingredients: 1 Cup of Chopped Jamun 2 Cups of Curds / Yoghurt 1 tsp Roasted … [Read more...]
Elephant Apple Tree – Indian Catmon Tree – Hondapara Tree
I came across this tree in Lalbagh botanical gardens, Bengaluru. The other common names of Elephant Apple tree are Indian catmon, Hondapara Tree, Ma-tad. In Kannada it is known as Kaltega, … [Read more...]
Thothapuri Mavinakayi Churmuri – Raw Mango Churmuri – Raw Mango Chat – Mango Bhel
Thothapuri Mavinakayi Churmuri is a spicy tangy snack salad prepared using Thothapuri Mango. This salad is very popular in Mysore-Bangalore regions. Ingredients: 1 Big … [Read more...]
Pyramid Valley International – Maitreya Buddha Pyramid
Pyramid Valley International is situated in a serene valley surrounded by greenery and small hills in Bengaluru. The campus is spread over 28 acres. Here a large pyramid is built solely for the … [Read more...]
July 2023 Hints
July 2023 hints are as follows: Prevent rice from becoming sticky by adding few drops of oil to it before cooking it. Don’t throw away the excess water after boiling dal. Use it to make … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 55
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. A happy … [Read more...]
Mexican Cypress Tree
Other common names of Mexican Cypress Tree are Montezuma cypress, Montezuma Bald cypress. The botanical name is Taxodium mucronatum and belongs to Cupressaceae (Cypress) family. This … [Read more...]
Kanva Reservoir
A check dam was built over the Kanva river in 1946 thus forming the Kanva reservoir. It is 15 kilometres long and covers 776 hectares (1,920 acres). Sir M Vishveshwaraiah was the chief advisor while … [Read more...]
Lychee Civeche Recipe – Lychee Salad Recipe – Lychee Recipe – Litchi Civeche
By now you all might know that I love making salads with fruits, which eliminates the need to add sugar or honey to the dressing. Civeche is prepared using raw fish and I have substituted it for … [Read more...]
