Flowers play a very important role in Indian festivals. Internationally too, flower gardens are the most visited by tourists. Flower shows are conducted all over the world showcasing the … [Read more...]
Chittaranjan Palace Mysuru – The Green Hotel Mysuru
Chittaranjan Palace was built by H.R.H.Krishanaraja Wadiyar for the Mysore Princesses in 1916. It is built in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. The ceilings are high with majestic masonry … [Read more...]
Kulle Ki Chaat Recipe – Potato filled Salad Recipe – Purani Dilli Street Recipe
Kulle ki Chaat is a street food popular in Old Delhi region. Kulle means a kulhar/cup. When Chaat (salad) is served in a vegetable or fruit cup, it is known as Kulle ki Chaat. In … [Read more...]
Division of food according to Ayurveda
Being a vegetarian, I have been the butt of sniggers and jokes. When I ask the question to myself “Why am I a vegetarian?”, the answer is that I was born in a vegetarian … [Read more...]
Apple and Corn Kosambari Recipe – Apple and Corn Salad Recipe
During Dasara, most of the households prepare festive food and Kosambari / salad is an integral part of the festive food. Here is a salad prepared using Apple and Corn. Ingredients: Juice … [Read more...]
Dasara Gombe – Dolls Arrangement 2022
Doll arranging is so much part of celebrating Dasara in the Mysore region. Thankfully the tradition is still continuing and people are arranging the dolls getting inspired from the day … [Read more...]
Happy Dasara 2022 – Saptha Mathrika Sculpture
Today is the commencement of the Dasara festival, which will end in a grand manner on 5th Oct 2022. All over India, the festival is celebrated in different ways. Pooja (rituals), festive … [Read more...]
Ritu – Indian Seasons – Rithu
Ritu means "season" in ancient Indian calendars used in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. There are six ritus or seasons. The word is derived from the Vedic Sanskrit word Ṛtú. Every season, … [Read more...]
Happy Onam 2022
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...]
Inji Puli Recipe – Inji Curry Recipe – Puli Inji Recipe – Shunti Gojju Recipe,
Onam Sadya in Kerala comprises of all the possible tastes and textures. Puli Inji is a dish that adds a dash of sweet and sour to the platter. This dish is prepared using Ginger (Inji) and Puli … [Read more...]
September 2022 Hints
September 2022 hints are as follows: To ripen fruit, place it in a brown bag in a dark place for a few days. To ripen avocados quickly, place them in a wool sock and set in a dark place. … [Read more...]
Rama Temple Mallur – Rama Temple Doddamallur
Ramaya Ramabhadraya Ramachandraya Vedase Raghunathaya Nathaya Seethayah Patheyeh Namaha|| Mallur also known, as Doddamallur is famous for its ancient Sri Aprameya (Vishnu), Sri Rama and Mallur … [Read more...]
Davengere Benne Dosa Recipe – Butter Dosa Recipe – Davengere Benne Dose
Dosa in South India is prepared in more than a zillion ways and each way has it's own followers. One way, which is ranked amongst the top 5 is the "Davengere Benne Dose". Benne means Butter and … [Read more...]
Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2022
Happy Gokulashtami 2022 also known as Krishna Janmashtami!!! Delicious platter again for Lord Krishna on Gokulashtami! For recipes of festival snacks and savories see Habbada thindi and … [Read more...]
Italian Jasmine – Yellow Jasmine – Haladi Mallige
Other common name of Yellow Jasmine is Italian Jasmine. In Hindi it is Peeli Chameli and in Nepali it is known as Masino Jaai. The botanical name is Chrysojasminum humile and belongs to Oleaceae … [Read more...]
Palash Leaves Cup Making
During festivals and pooja, friends and family are given the Arishina and Kumkuma (Haldi and Kumkum) and the prasada (blessed food) like Kosambari, Gugri, Sathyanarayana Prasada (sooji halwa) are … [Read more...]
Green Hummus Recipe
Healthy and a good looking recipe, Green Hummus is packed with nutrition and taste to soothe both the body and the soul. Time required: 20 minutes + soaking … [Read more...]
August 2022 Hints
August 2022 hints are as follows: Cream will not curdle when poured over fruits if you add a pinch of baking soda with the cream before serving. If you add a small slice of butter when … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 53
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. Venkatesh … [Read more...]
Jackfruit Seeds Vada – Jackfruit Seeds Fritters – Halasina Beejada Vade
After the Jackfruit season, if you have collected the seeds, you can make this crispy and tasty vadas / fritters for a rainy evening with hot filter coffee. Ingredients: 1 Cup Jackfruit seeds, … [Read more...]
