Happy Navaratri - my 100th post

hi friends

iam happy to inform you that i am crossing my 100th post today..thanks everybody for giving a good support and motivation so far..iam expecting more encouraging comments and feedback from all of you in future as well..i would be grateful to you for spending a few minutes of your day watching my hobbies and creativites in my blog..i love you all..

iam posting my navaratri 'GOLU' pictures to this particular day..we are celebrating in a simple way by singing bajans and sthothrams,taking arathis and making pasadams on all these 9 days..may goddess Durga bless us all with good health happiness and prosperity..

Happy Navaratri!

 

                 



                         

                 HappyNavaratri!

TAST 2012 Week 42 Italian Knotted Border Stitch

the Italian Knotted Border stitch is the new interesting one introduced by Sharon for this week stitch challenge..i really enjoyed this stitch while making an owl..

Pumpkin Leaf Thoran

ingredients

pumpkin leaves and stems(tender)-1 bunch

grated coconut-1/2 cup

chilly powder-1 tsp

turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

salt-to taste

for seasoning

oil

mustard

urad dal

method

1.collect some fresh tender pumpkin leaves with stems..

 2.clean and wash the leaves and stems..

3.cut into small pieces..

4.mix grated coconut,turmeric and chilly powder and set aside..

5.heat a wok with little oil,season with mustard and urad dal..then add the leaves and salt,stir well, cover with a lid and cook on a low flame..dont add water..

6.when its done,add the coconut mixture to it and cook for another 2 mts.. open the lid and stir well again..

now the thoran is ready to serve..have this healthy vit.A side dish with meals..

TAST 2012 Week 41 Knotted Loop Stitch

this weeks stitch challenge is Knotted loop stitch..my attempt on happy Angel fish is here..

happy stitching!

TAST 2012 Week 40 Beaded Hedebo Edge

As i was busy with some personal matters i was not able to try last weeks tast stitch,Beaded Hedebo Edge..but i have caught up with the amazing stitch soon..here it is posting for your view..for the 1st round golden metallic thread was used and anchor cotton thread (6 strands) for the 2nd round..hope you like it..