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Chicken fi Har Rice Chicken fi Har Rice is a simple alternative to making biryani or Kabsa. Combine the two and you have a totally different, but very tasty rice dish. This is a part of my ‘fi har series’ of recipes. So I have mentioned earlier that I first came to know of Fish fi …
Another one of those Indo-European fusion recipes. ‘ White sauce pasta ‘ is extremely popular in India. The white sauce is a basic bechamel, the classic French sauce, which is added to a simple mixture of sauteed vegetables. The texture of penne pasta is especially pleasing in this dish. A dash of Italian seasoning, a …
Quick Thai Noodles is my ‘go-to’ Breakfast on late weekend mornings. For those who like Asian for breakfast, you must give this a go. It makes a super easy weeknight dinner as well. I am so into the Red Rice Noodles that are available everywhere these days. The distinct bite associated with brown or red …
Kothu Parotta is a popular Street snack, in parts of South India and Srilanka. ‘Kothu’ means minced or chopped. This is a stir-fry, made with savoury scrambled egg and chopped up / torn pieces of parotta (paratha) which is the popular layered and fried flatbread You can hear the signature clacking noise in the evenings …
If you are in the mood for some exotic and rich flavors from South East Asia, do try my Chicken Rendang Recipe. Rendang is a reduced, thickened meat stew, cooked in coconut milk and spices. To be more precise, it is a thicker South East Asian style of Curry! Popular in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, you …
Here is a Fried Prawn Starter recipe from the houseboats and backwater resorts of Kerala. It’s fast, simple and fun to make! It’s delightful to be served as starters at parties or on your friendly game night. They can of course, also be served as a side with your meal. The prawns are peeled …
Chicken Karahi – Dhaba Style. What’s not to love about Super Quick Punjabi Khaana? A Punjabi Dhaba is a roadside eatery in parts of India and Pakistan that served Punjabi food. Usually found on highways and at truck stops on the linkways between cities, towns, and villages. They were in fact first opened to feed …
Varutharacha Kadala Curry is the authentic preparation of Black Chickpeas in a spiced, roasted coconut curry. The inviting aroma of the grated coconut, being fried with the simple spices lets everyone know what we are having for breakfast! Puttu and Kadala is a very popular breakfast item in Kerala and my husband loves it. Roasting …
Mutton Kabsa and Memories I love the recipes with a good sprinkling of nostalgia associated with them. This Mutton Kabsa for instance… Its aroma, its unique flavor, always takes me back to my beautiful life in Saudi Arabia. My birthplace. Kabsa is a Saudi staple and is made with Mutton, Chicken, or even Prawns. The …
Dahi Aloo Chana Chaat is another delicious and extra quick starter/salad, that can enhance any meal and dinner menu. Think of it as the Indian version of the Western potato salad, with the added goodness of chickpeas and crunchiness is supplied by the red onion and the tasty, crispy Aloo Bhujia. Aloo Bhujia is crispy, …
Thalassery Beef Biriyani has been a long requested recipe here on RAS. Those of you who frequently visit for my Malabar style recipes, I hope you will enjoy my recipe for a delicious Beef Biriyani. Thalassery is truly a place represented by its hospitable locals, who are always happy to feed a hungry soul… The …
The video for this recipe is currently only on my Malayalam channel. Punjabi Chole Bhature – the ever popular street food, everyday food, snack and favorite of the young and old alike! Chole(Cholay) is the Punjabi name of this curry made of chickpeas. It is also known in other regions as Chana Masala. Chana Masala …
Fresh Aloe Vera Summer Salad Aloe Vera Salad – A cooling fresh salad for the hot summer days. This is my brunch after my long morning walk! This salad wakes you up, refreshes you and cools you down. It is a great picnic salad or post workout salad. Aloe Vera facilitates digestion and helps to …
Chicken Changezi is an extremely popular dish in Delhi, that has been served for generations. It has a notoriously suspicious looking crimson color, due to the cooking down of the tomato gravy in ghee. The name ‘Changezi’ is due to the fact the the dish originated during the times of the fearsome Mongolian warrior …
Ramadan Porridge | Ramadan Kanji Ramadan is almost over this year, but I thought it would be good to add a recipe, since so many have mailed/ messaged me requisitioning it. Ramadan Porridge is made so often during the month of Ramadan. It is a warm and comforting porridge that you can enjoy some …
Muhallabia is a Middle Eastern Milk Pudding that is extremely light and extremely simple to make. My mom has made Muhallabia as well as many variations of it for years, and we always enjoy its super light feeling. You don’t feel overwhelmed by this sweet dessert at all, and it is therefore perfect after heavy …
Kori Gassi | Mangalorean Chicken Curry is a speciality of the Bunt community in Mangalore, India. Translated, ‘Kori’ means ‘Chicken’ and Gassi is ‘Curry’. The use a dried red chillies and coconut is vital in the authentic taste of this unique and tasty curry. Often served with Rice Balls (Pundi), or a local Rice Roti , …
Dahi Vada / Thayir Vada | Lentil Fritters in Yoghurt Dahi Vada / Thayir Vada is a very popular cold snack in India. It can be served as a side with the main meal or it can be served as a ‘chaat’ item. It may differ slightly from region to region, and again from home …
Instant Wheat Dosa | Gothambu Dosa The quick breakfast remedy. Instant wheat dosa is a lifesaver in my house on days when I wake up late or just am a little too sleep-deprived to make a time-consuming breakfast. There are a few varieties of Wheat dosa that I have seen. Some versions are more savoury, …
Try my Salmon Curry! What is it that makes Salmon, the fish of choice for so many! Apart from the obvious healthy oils and all, it’s truly hard to resist the moist, tender and flaky fish. Are there ‘still’ those out there who are hesitant to even try salmon?? I can’t for the life of …