This fruit is known with many names , wax apple ,rose apple ,jambul ,water apple or simple Jamrul in Oriya. Here in Odisha mostly Jamruls are available which colors ranges from white to pale green. These bell shaped fruits are very…
 What please you the most in a hot summer day ,of course an unexpected rain in early afternoon ,that pleasant smell of petrichor & to enjoy that moment a cup of Chukka Kappi is what you need. I tried this first time during my Monsoon…
"Pakhala" For many of you this word must be out of your food dictionary. This is an authentic preparation from Odisha to get rid from the Scorching summer heat. A soul food for Odias which is found almost in every house on a Summer Day. I…
Konkan region ,the vast 720km long coastline in the state of Maharastra, Goa & Karnatak has a lot of diversity in their cuisine. Evolved from local produce like rice,lentils,coconut,red-chilis,sea-food ..Konkani Cuisine is one of the…
It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. ~Charles Dickens~ I am in love with Delhi climate these days..With arrival of spring the land awakening…
To me Flower is Happiness.. the most beautiful creation on earth.You can't stop giggling with sheer delight whether you receive a bunch of roses or a stick of orchid. Amazingly it add beauty and perfection to your picture frame.You can't…
People who love to eat are always the best people ~Julia Child~ The wait period when you know something cooking delicious in your kitchen makes you even more hungry !! That's what i observed in my husband case :) You start drooling…
Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet. ~Roger Miller~ This was the moment i was waiting for..the fresh breeze ,the black clouds changing the color of the sky!! Oh!! I am in love with rain since my birth,may be the reason behind…
To escape from Delhi heat we planned weekend break to Lansdowne ,a small cleaned town in Uttrakhand .A place to enjoy the nature with delicious food :) The traditional cuisine there are simple to prepare and at the same time appealing to…
With summer arrival and being shifted from Bangalore to Delhi ,i am finding myself more to rely on salads these days. This simple recipe includes veggies which are easily available at any place in india these days. Let me tell you about the…