Alstonia Angustiloba

Aashadha Amavasya and the Sap of Life

Aashadha Amavasya It has been a tradition in Tulunad, perhaps over centuries, to have a compulsory intake of the repulsively pungent sap of the Devil’s Tree on Aashadha Amavasya, which is called Alstonia scholaris in Botany. Its twig and leaf formation is unique and uniform, due to which fact perhaps it is known as Saptaparni Read more about Aashadha Amavasya and the Sap of Life[…]

cock fight mangalore

Cock Fight

Cock Fight or Kori Katta in Mangalore Cock Fight: Korida Katta or Korda Katta ( Koli Anka in kannada) is a very important event and sport in Mangalore. Here there are 2 parties who play the game. They let their cock fight against each other, these cocks are armed with steel blades tied to their Read more about Cock Fight[…]

Sambar for Idli – Mangalore style

Sambar for Idli – Mangalore style Ingredients 1 cup coconut grated 5-6 red dry chillies 1/2 tsp jeera 1 tsp daniya seeds Pinch of turmeric Tamarind – small lemon size Urad daal – 1/2 tsp Mente – 1/3 tsp Few varieties of Vegetables (Check Picture) – Include Mangalore cucumber or white pumpkin Salt Jaggery – Read more about Sambar for Idli – Mangalore style[…]