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...]
Krishna Kadam Tree – Kaim Tree – Mitragyna parvifolia
What a beautiful name for a tree!? Krishna Kadam…My wait to photograph this tree was over when the safari Jeep in Nagarhole National Park stopped to wait for the elusive Tiger to pass by. The silence … [Read more...]
Plum Panna – Plum Juice
My taste buds were bowled over when I tasted Plum Panna in Coonoor. The freshly picked Plums tasted great in this refreshing drink. Ingredients: 10 - 12 Plums 1 tsp Roasted … [Read more...]
Ragi – Finger Millet – Nachni
Other common names of Ragi are African Millet, Coracan, Natcheny, Bavato in Gujarati, Mandwa in Hindi, Madhulika and Nrutyakundala in Sanskrit. Botanical name is Eleusine coracana and belongs to … [Read more...]
July 2022 Hints
July 2022 hints are as follows: When cooking onions or cabbage, boil a small amount of vinegar in another pan to remove the odors. If you cook your vegetables with a small amount of milk, … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 52
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. Cow is not … [Read more...]
Beejadi Beach
Beejadi Beach is in Beejadi Village of Kundapur Taluk, Udupi District. The pristine sandy beach makes for a perfect family outing. If you are looking for a non-commercial beach, then this is the … [Read more...]
Jamun Shikanji – Indian Blackberry Juice – Black Plum Juice – Narale Panaka
Come June - July, the markets are filled with these shiny Black-Purple fruit known as Narale Hannu in Kannada and Jamun in Hindi. Apart from eating with a pinch of salt, the fruit tastes great … [Read more...]
Bush Clock Vine
Pretty purple flowers with bright yellow center peeking from a green bush makes a pretty corner in a garden. This plant is the Bush Clock Vine. The other common name is King's Mantle and the … [Read more...]
Early Monsoon Fruit Arrangement
Early monsoon season in South India is June – July – August. During this season, the fruits available are Indian Plum/Jamun, Dragon Fruit, Jackfruit, Mangoes, and so on. Here is a simple … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Bottle of Love
Red Carnations combined with palm leaves and bulrushes is sure to enhance a romantic evening. Materials required: Few Carnations Transparent bottle Palm leaves Bulrushes Method: Resize … [Read more...]
