Other common names of Coffee Senna tree are coffeeweed, styptic weed. In Hindi, it is known as Kasunda, Bari kasondi, in Kannada it is known as Kolthogache, Aane chogate, in Sanskrit, it is known as … [Read More...]
April 2025 Hints
While making uddina vada / medu vada, add a tsp of chiroti rawa / fine semolina to 1 cup of soaked and grinded Urad Dal / Black gram split. This will make the vadas crisp. For plants … [Read More...]
Happy Ugadi 2025
I wish you all a very happy Ugadi and Hindu New Year. This year it is the Sri Vishwavasu Nama Samvatsara. Wish you a prosperous and healthy new year! The fragrance of Parijata wafting in the … [Read More...]
Managaluru Southekayi – Mangalore Cucumber
During the first few days of my marriage, the only Huli/sambar that I remember eating was mad from Mangaluru Southekayi. As newlyweds we were not allowed to go for dinner on our own, the relatives … [Read More...]
World Sparrow Day 2025
World sparrow day is celebrated on 20th March every year. Let us welcome them back again with grains and water. I remember seeing them nesting in-between the roofs and pillars of … [Read More...]
Buttermilk Masala Recipe – Chaas Masala Recipe – Chhach Masala Powder
Buttermilk is a soothing to the body and soul during summer. A dash of masala to the buttermilk perks it up more. Buttermilk Masala Recipe, enhances the flavor of traditional Indian buttermilk, … [Read More...]
Happy Holi 2025
Happy Holi to all the readers! These colors were arranged in Kadri, Andhra Pradesh. The roads were lined with shops selling colors, bangles, snacks, and other items. … [Read More...]
Hummus Papdi Chaat Recipe – A Delicious Fusion Snack
Holi is on the 14th and the festival is all about colors, chat, and cool drinks. Here is a unique hummus papdi chaat recipe using Hummus. Ingredients: 1 cup Pumpkin Hummus or … [Read More...]
March 2025 Hints
If you are storing dosa batter for more than two days, keep a Betal leaf on the batter. This will not make the batter sour. Heat a spoon before you use it to scoop out the pickle from the main … [Read More...]
Mosambi Juice Recipe – Sweet Lime Juice Recipe
Tomorrow is Rama Navami and it is a practice to prepare fruit juice and Kosambari (salad) and distribute to friends and family. Here is a Sweet Lime juice suitable for the summer and to celebrate the … [Read More...]
Bagel Sandwich Recipe – Vegetable Sandwich Recipe
Bagels can be eaten in so many different ways. Toast the Bagels and they are ready to eat with a hot cup of coffee. Apply some cream cheese over it and pack it for lunch or a breakfast on … [Read More...]
Chaitra Navratri
Chaitra Navratri also known as Varshik Navratri is a festival observed for nine days in the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April in Gregorian Calendar). The festival starts on the first day of Chaitra … [Read More...]
Chaitra Poornima
Chaitra Poornima is the first Poornima of the Hindu lunar calendar and falls in the Hindu month of Chaitra, March – April according to Gregorian calendar. It is the Poornima (full moon) after the … [Read More...]
Gazpacho Soup
Gazpacho soup is prepared using raw vegetables and served cold. This recipes is originally from southern Spain and great to serve during Summer. Cuisine: Spain Time required: 15 … [Read More...]
Vegetarian Recipes
Seasoned Raw Mango – Aam Vaghariyalu Recipe – Mavinakayi Vaggarane Recipe
When it is Mango season in India, every household along with having Mangoes as is either Raw or Ripe will also make several dishes using the Mangoes. This is one such Gujarati dish using Raw … [Read More...]
Gorikayi Palya – Cluster Beans Stir Fry Recipe – Gawar Subzi Recipe
Gorikayi palya is a side dish prepared using Cluster Beans. This is a very common dish prepared in Mysore and Bangalore region. Tastes very good with Rice and Rasam. Time Required: 20 … [Read More...]
Dragonkhand – Dragon Fruit Shrikhand Recipe – Dragon Fruit Greek Yogurt Recipe
You must be wondering about this khand that you had not heard till now. You have heard of Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Baghelkhand, Bundelkhand, and now Dragonkhand! No, not made in China, made right … [Read More...]
Raghobdas Laddoo
Diwali festival is a great time to prepare and enjoy sweet dishes. The recipe for today is a sweet dish prepared using Gram flour and Semolina. Cuisine: Indian Time Required: 25 … [Read More...]
Vaali Ambat – Malabar Spinach Curry Recipe – Konkani Style Curry Recipe
Vaali Ambat is a curry prepared using Malabar Spinach and lentils. Cuisine: Konkani Time required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch Malabar Spinach / Vaali / Basale Soppu 1 Onion, … [Read More...]
Palada Pal Payasa
Palada Pal Payasa is prepared using Ada. Ada is dried Rice flour flakes, which is available in any of the grocery stores. This is one of the five payasa served during Onam Sadya (festive … [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...]
Avarekayi Tovve – Lilva Beans Dal Recipe – Dal Recipe – Thovve Recipe – Surti Papdi Dal Recipe
A mild curry prepared using Karnataka winter flat beans also known as Lilva Beans! Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 Cups Avarekayi 1tbsp fresh … [Read More...]
Travel
Kemmanagundi
Kemmanagundi was the chosen summer retreat of Maharajah Krishnaraja Wodeyar VI and hence it is still known as K.R.Hills. The place with its beautiful lush green hills, shola forests, waterfalls and … [Read More...]
Shore birds of Hadinaru Kere
Apart from the numerous aquatic birds, there are so many other shore birds that catch your eye and your camera lenses at Hadinaru Kere near Mysore. Picture1 - Purple Sunbird Female enjoying the … [Read More...]
Harihareshwara Temple, Harihar
The Harihareshwara temple built in 1223–1224 by Polalva, a commander and minister of the Hoysala Empire King Vira Narasimha II is situated in Harihar / Harihara, Karnataka dedicated to Hari-hara / … [Read More...]
St. Philomena’s Church
As you drive into Mysore from Bangalore, the first landmark of Mysore that is visible is the Chamundi hills and the next is the spires of St. Philomena’s Church. This remarkable church was … [Read More...]
Mallur Krishna Temple – Ambegalu Navaneeta Krishna Temple – Ramaprameya Temple
Aprameyo hrishikeshah Padmanabho mara prabhuh | Vishwakarma manustvstha Sthavishtah sthaviro dhruvah|| -Verse from Vishnusahasranama (1000 names of lord Vishnu) Mallur also known, as Doddamallur … [Read More...]
Belur
Belur – the historical town is situated on the banks of River Yagachi in Hassan District of Karnataka. Belur was known as Velapuri. The Hoysala dynasty ruled over the Deccan and parts of Tamil Nadu … [Read More...]
City Palace Udaipur
Pichola Lake must be the only lake in India which can boast of hosting the maximum number of magnificent palaces on it. On the east bank of the lake is the City Palace Udaipur built by Maharana … [Read More...]
Festivals
Basava Jayanthi
Kalabeda, kola beda, husiya nidiyalu beda Muniya beda, anyarige asahya padabeda Thanna bannisabeda, idira aliyalu beda Ide antaranga shuddhi, ide bahiranga shuddhi Ide namma koodala … [Read More...]
Song to Goddess Lakshmi – Varamahalakshmi Arathi Haadu
My mother had written this song in the praise of Goddess Mahalakshmi in 1996. This song can be sung on festivals like Varamahalakshmi, Diwali Lakshmi Pooja, Shravana Shukravara Pooja, Ashada … [Read More...]
Happy Vijayadashami 2024
Why in North India, Ravana is burnt on Vijayadashami day? This is done to symbolize Lord Rama killing the 10 headed demon Ravana. Good over evil! What does the 10 heads of Ravana stand … [Read More...]
Ananthanagantu Rangoli
This Rangoli / pattern is drawn on Ananthapadmanabha Vratha / festival of Vishnu. First draw 15 X 15 dots and join as shown below: The Ananthanagantu rangoli can be filled with colors too. … [Read More...]
Dasara Gombe – Doll arrangement – Golu – 2024
Ten days of festivities begins in India with great devotion. Dasara is celebrated in different ways in various regions of our country. The celebration is the same, which is "Good over … [Read More...]
Rathasapthami
“Ratha” means chariot and “Sapthami” means the 7th day, it is the day when the Surya/Sun god is believed to ride on the chariot drawn by 7 horses to gift the beautiful season “Spring” to South … [Read More...]
Deepavali – Diwali
Deepavali (“avali” means rows and “deepa” means lamp) or Diwali is a festival of lights much loved by one and all. It is the time for sweets, savories, family get-together, new clothes, crackers and … [Read More...]
