Also known as Shaddock, Jabong, Grape Fruit, Chakkotha in Kannada, and Madhukarkati in Sanskrit, Pomelo is the largest citrus fruit belonging to family Rutaceae. Botanical name is Citrus … [Read more...]
Banana Bun – Banana Buns Recipe – Mangalore Buns Recipe – Banana Puri Recipe
Banana Bun is a mildly sweet deep fried snack, that looks like a bun and prepared using flour and Banana. In most of the Udupi restaurants, this dish is served and we sure order a plate or two … [Read more...]
Jamun – Indian Blackberry
Jamun is an evergreen beautiful tropical tree, native to India, Pakistan and Indonesia. In Kannada it is known as Nerale Hannu. Other common names are Jambul, Black Plum, Java Plum, Indian Blackberry, … [Read more...]
Musk Melon Milk Shake
Cantaloupe Milk shake. The fruit is called as Karbooja in Kannada, this summer fruit milk shake tastes very good and a terrific body cooler. Time Required: 15 Minutes Serves: … [Read more...]
Nutrients For Plants
Nutrients For Plants are very essential for growth and to produce flowers and fruits. Proprietary packs of potting composts and plant foods usually list the nutrient content on the label for … [Read more...]
Pomegranate – Seeds with Power
On weekends when I was in school, my friend M and myself would go visiting another friend S. As the elders retired for their siesta we three would go to the first floor balcony and stealthily cross … [Read more...]
Watermelon – The cool fruit
In Mysore when it rained there would invariably be a power cut for long hours. So, all the kids on our street would assemble and play anthakshari/singing game, word building, narrate stories, crack … [Read more...]
Mangoes – The Versatile Fruit – Mango Tree
I remember as a child when I drew a mango for the first time in the drawing class and colored it in shades of yellow and orange with crayons. It looked delicious and over the decades my fascination … [Read more...]
