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...]
Gilli Danda Game – Gilli Dandu Aata
In India Children play the Gilli Dandu game on the streets and I have played this game few times too. This kid was engrossed in playing the game in front of the Hosaholalu temple. The … [Read more...]
Avocado – Butter Fruit
Another popular name of Avocado is Butter Fruit. The botanical name of this subtropical tree is Persea americana and belongs to Lauraceae (Laurel) family. It is a native of Central America. Avocado … [Read more...]
February 2023 Hints
February 2023 hints are as follows: Soak Strawberries in 1:1 Vinegar and Water and pat dry with a towel and store in refrigerator. They will remain fresh for two weeks. To keep … [Read more...]
Purple Yam Raita – Ratalu Raitha Recipe – Yam with Yogurt
Winter is the time when Purple Yam arrives in the market in Gujarat to make the elaborate Undhiyo. I got the vegetable from Amazon and was able to make Undhiyo and this tasty raitha. Cuisine: … [Read more...]
Mattu Beach Udupi
Mattu Beach is located around 10 kilometres from Udupi. A beautiful stretch of pristine Beach secluded from the commercial hullabaloo. An evening spent here transports to another zone. Watch the … [Read more...]
Avarekalu Soppina Palya – Leafy Vegetable Dish Recipe – Avarekayi Palya
During winter, the Avarekayi (Surti Papdi, Lilva Beans) rules the kitchen with it being added to almost all the savoury dishes. This healthy recipe includes green leafy vegetables to be served … [Read more...]
Brahmeshvara Temple, Kikkeri
Kikkeri is a small town in Krishnarajapete (K.R.Pete), Mandya district of Karnataka state, India. The Brahmeshvara Temple in Kikkeri was completed in 1171 AD by Bammave Nayakiti during the … [Read more...]
Lohri festival in Punjab – Makara Shankranthi – Harvest Festival
Makara Shankranthi is called as Lohri in Punjab. It is one of the major festivals of Punjab. It is celebrated with great pomp and show. This festival falls on Chaturdashi i.e., the 14th day in the … [Read more...]
Badminton Ball Tree – African Locust Tree – Gong-stick Tree
The other common names of Badminton Ball Tree are African locust tree, Gong-stick tree. In Kannada, it is known as Shivalingada mara, Hindi it is Chendul-Ka-jhar, Marathi it is known as Chendu phul. … [Read more...]
January 2023 Hints
January 2023 hints are as follows: Add salt to the water in which you are washing the vegetables. The insects if any will crawl out. Use a well-greased muffin tins to bake tomatoes, … [Read more...]
Happy New Year 2023
Wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year! … [Read more...]
Chocolate Yoghurt Recipe – Yoghurt Dip Recipe
Chocolate Yoghurt is a wonderful way to start the New Year day. Churn this for your loved ones for breakfast and I am sure you will get the approval nod for everyone in the dining … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas 2022 – Happy Holidays
Wish you all a Merry Christmas and happy holidays! … [Read more...]
Stir-fried Fresh Green Chickpeas – Soppina Kadalekayi Palya – Hara Channa Subzi
Fresh Green Chickpeas start appearing in the market at the end of December and continue till January end. A wide range of dishes are prepared using the green chikpeas. Here is a simple stir-fry with … [Read more...]
December 2022 Hints
December 2022 hints are as follows: To keep the blender blades share, grind salt once in a while. If the recipe asks to cook Rice in milk, cook first with watery milk and then add full … [Read more...]
Bhagvad Gita Aarathi Song – Bhagvad Gita Jayanthi – Bhagvad Gita Birthday
Bhagvad Gita Aarathi Song is a prayer that is sung after reading the Srimad Bhagvad Gita book. Known as Gita Arati, the verses are found at the end of the 18th chapter of the Bhagvad Gita … [Read more...]
Bhagvad Gita Jayanti – Bhagvad Gita Birthday – Srimad Bhagvad Gita Jayanti
During Corona time, my quest to listen and understand the Srimad Bhagvad Gita started. My mother patiently read the Bhagvad Gita shlokas and explained each of them in Kannada. I was in awe … [Read more...]
Chunchanakatte Kodandarama Temple – Rama Temple Chunchanakatte
Chunchanakatte Kodandarama Temple is situated 57 Kms from Mysore in Krishna Raja Nagar (K.R.Nagar) taluk, Mysore district. The temple right beside the Chunchanakatte waterfalls. This ancient … [Read more...]
Nugu Dam, Heggadadevana Kote, Mysore
Nugu Dam is a delightful little dam tucked away in a picturesque location surrounded by hills in Beerwal village, Heggadadevana Kote or H. D. Kote taluk of Mysore district in Karnataka. … [Read more...]
