Kozhikodan Biriyani | Calicut Chicken Biryani
Kozhikodan Biriyani | Calicut Biryani – withstanding the test of time through its rich spice heritage.

Kozhikodan Biriyani | Calicut Biryani – withstanding the test of time through its rich spice heritage.

This Tuna Cutlet Recipe comes in handy when you want to make a tasty tea time snack. These croquettes are a great addition to the Ramadan Iftar menu as well. Lol, It’s been 15 years since Jessica Simpson sat on her couch with a bowl of Chicken Of The Sea …

Pomegranate Coconut Rhapsody and my visit with mom. Whenever I visit my mom in Cochin, I love our trips around the city together. Visiting friends, relatives, shopping, shopping, shopping…

“Meen Chatti Curry – and the total experience! ” ‘Chatti’ refers to the particular type of earthenware used for cooking authentic, spiced fish curries. The traditional Kerala Fish Curry has got a brand new look.. Not quite new actually, Here we are going back in time. Many modern restaurants have …

Authentic North Indian Garam Masala Recipe Here, I am sharing with you my Original and Authentic North Indian Garam Masala Recipe. This makes any Butter Chicken, Paneer Masala, Chole, and just any of your Favorite Restaurant dishes, even better! I am a huge spice lover. I buy just about every …

Thalassery Egg Biryani is the perfect Biriyani, for when you need to feed those who don’t eat, chicken, mutton or seafood. For those of you who raise an eyebrow at the thought of Egg Biriyani, let me make assure you that it is really yummy! No, it does not smell …

Fattoush is one of my favorite salads to whip up as a quick side or many times in fact as a healthy snack. It is known as the Peasant Salad, because farmers of north Lebanon, used to throw in whatever was the harvest of that season and made large amounts …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …