June 2023 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...]
American Tulip Tree – Tulip Tree – Tulip Poplar Tree – Yellow Poplar Tree
As we drove from the airport to home, I saw these beautiful tall trees with painted flowers. My curiosity was satisfied when I described the tree to my sister and she immediately exclaimed that it was … [Read more...]
Creamy Mango Ice Cream Recipe – Ice Cream Recipe
Mangoes in summer is enjoyed by one and all in all forms. Juice, Milkshake, Shikarni / Rasayana, and Ice Cream. I found this 4 ingredient ice cream easy to make and also tastes … [Read more...]
Sorghum Harvest – Jowar Harvest
Harvest time is a wonderful time with carts loading with Harvested grains ramble on the village roads rising the dust. A bullock cart ready to be loaded with harvest Jowar / Sorghum. … [Read more...]
May Flower – Blood Lily – Football Lily
Another common name of Blood Lily is Powderpuff Lily. The botanical name is Scadoxus multiflorus and belongs to Amaryllidaceae (Nargis) family. This Lily is native of Africa. In the month of … [Read more...]
Masala Thondekayi Palya Recipe – Masaledar Tindli Recipe – Spicy Ivy Gourd Recipe
Ivy gourd or Thondekayi with masala makes for a great accompaniment with Chapathis or Rotis. This type of side dish is popularly prepared during weddings and festivals. Ingredients: 3 Cups … [Read more...]
May 2023 Hints
May 2023 hints are as follows: … [Read more...]
Hanuman Arathi Song – Hanumanthana Aarathi Haadu – Devotional Song
Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated in April in North India and in December in South India. North or South a song is always sung during the Arathi. This song in praise of Lord Hanuman is written … [Read more...]
April 2023 Hints
April 2023 hints are as follows: Use empty kitchen roll tube to cover the knife to take to a picnic to avoid cutting your hands. Pickle masala (juice) can be saved and later can be used as … [Read more...]
Mulberry Juice Recipe – Hippunarale Panaka Recipe – Shahatoot Ki Sherbat
Though Mulberry is grown extensively in Mysuru - Bengaluru region (the silk belt), we never see Mulberry fruits in the market. I was delighted to get some this year and here is this unique … [Read more...]
Maharashtra State
Maharashtra is the third largest state in India. The State of Bombay was split into Maharashtra and Gujarat according to the language spoken in 1960 by the Bombay Reorganization Act. The borders … [Read more...]
Happy Ugadi 2023
I wish you all a very happy Ugadi and Hindu New Year. This year it is the Shobhakrit Nama Samvatsara. Let everything be shobha (grace) to everyone! Habbada Adige (festive food) plays a … [Read more...]
World Sparrow Day 2023
World sparrow day is celebrated on 20th March every year. Let us do our bit to welcome home the Sparrows. … [Read more...]
Pedestal Flower Arrangement – Cascade
Pedestal flower arrangements are very popular arrangements and add a splash of color to the decor. Materials Required: Pedestal Stand A piece of Oasis / Sponge 7 to 8 Asparagus Stems 15 to 20 … [Read more...]
Kabuli Channa Chat Recipe – Channa Chat Recipe
Tomorrow is Holi and the celebrations can only get better with a delicious plate of Chat. Happy Holi! Ingredients: 1 Cup Kabuli Chana/ Chikpeas boiled with little Salt 1/4 Cup Potato … [Read more...]
March 2023 Hints
March 2023 hints are as follows: To keep Jasmine flowers fresh, add a newspaper piece at the bottom of a box and a teaspoon of Rice and add the Jasmine garland (lei) and cover with another … [Read more...]
Padukere Beach, Udupi
As we drove down coastal Karnataka, we stopped at the long stretch of Padukere Beach. Every beach though they appear the same have their own characteristics in terms of the trees lining the … [Read more...]
Garlic Chaat Chutney – Chaat Chutney – Garlic Chutney for Chat
Garlic Chaat Chutney can be prepared and stored in refrigerator. This Chutney can be used on Chaats along with Green and Sweet Chutney to enhance the taste of … [Read more...]
Story of Tripurasura Dahana – End of Tripurasura – Introduction to Baudha Avatara
Demon Taraka had 3 children namely, Tarakaksha, Kamalalochana, and Vidyunmaali. The three together performed deep penance and Brahma pleased with their devotion appeared before them. They … [Read more...]
Chili Sauce Recipe – Red Chili Sauce Recipe – Sriracha Recipe
Red Chilies are available during the winters in India. Various varieties can be seen in the market. The heat of Chili Sauce adds the much needed zing to any dish. Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]
