Mangalorean Plated Meal Series - Boshi# 12 - Hyderabadi Chicken, Cabbage...
BOSHI# 12Today's boshi has something slightly different. This is my little fellow's favourite meal combo. He loves chicken in thick gravies, usually North Indian style and prefers something without...
View ArticlePeanut Butter & White Chocolate Chunk Cookies
I am sure that many of you face this problem of having too many leftover ingredients post Christmas. This is the case with me too - I have been left with too many dry fruits and lots of chocolate,...
View ArticleMangalorean Plated Meal Series - Boshi# 13 - Chicken Indad, Sango Thel Piao,...
BOSHI# 13The last boshi for the season that features meat. Lent begins on Wednesday, the 18th of Feb and I hope to keep my plated meals as simple as possible. The upcoming boshis will be either pure...
View ArticleMeatballs ~ In an Airfryer! ~ When The Hubby Cooks!
December and January saw a lot of family fun - barbecues and more barbecues saw us trying out various short eats at home. Sometime last month Roshan tried making these meatballs on a whim. He wanted to...
View ArticleBlack Forest Buns
My obsession with baking breads is growing by leaps and bounds! I am so thankful to be a part of the baking group that helps me explore a new bread every month! The bread chosen by Aparna for the month...
View ArticleMangalorean Plated Meal Series - Boshi# 14 - Dal Khichdi, Yogurt, Pickle & Papad
BOSHI# 14Today, the 18th of February is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent - the season of fasting and prayer and observing moderation and frugality. Christians all over the world observe it in their...
View ArticleCabbage Upkari
This Lent I hope to post as many vegetarian dishes as possible but the main focus will be on easy and simple cooking so that I stay out of the kitchen and spend more time in prayer and retrospection....
View ArticleBazelli Masli ~ Fried Fish (Basic Marination)
A simple meal of dal, rice and fish fry can beat the blues out of anyone (seafood lovers actually), isn't it? This has been my comfort food ever since I was a child and I turn to it even now. On days...
View ArticleSaar ~ Plain Sorak (Mangalorean Style Rasam)
Sometime last year, in my quest for traditional Mangalorean recipes I came across this extremely simple recipe. 'Saar' as it is called in the local languages of Mangalore is nothing but a watery, thin...
View ArticleMangalorean Plated Meal Series - Boshi# 15 - Egg Roce Curry, Thambdi Baji,...
BOSHI# 15An egg, in my opinion, is the most versatile ingredient on this planet. You can eat it in so many different ways, in sweets or savouries. My favourite way of eating an egg is frying it sunny...
View ArticlePrawn Pickle (Mangalorean Catholic Style) ~ When The Hubby Cooks!
As the week draws to an end I have a special recipe for you - prawn pickle which is one of Mangalore's favourite condiments. It is a perfect accompaniment to your simple meals, especially during Lent...
View ArticleSpecial Soya Chunks (or Mutton) and Potato Curry
I have just survived a crazy weekend. Crazy in terms of how busy I got and having had absolutely no time to do anything but just go with the flow. Was almost out of the house for 3 consecutive days,...
View ArticleHow To Stay Connected with Ruchik Randhap on Facebook!
Dear Readers,Ruchik Randhap's fan page on Facebook has crossed 7000 likes! Thank YOU!A big welcome to all the new readers of my page and hope you enjoy all the upcoming recipes. My heartfelt gratitude...
View ArticleMangalorean Plated Meal Series - Boshi# 16 - Simple Fish Fry, Tomato Saar,...
BOSHI# 16It's Wednesday once more and here's another simple, spicy and delicious boshi made up of my favourite things (as always!) - fish fry, tomato saar and french beans in a thel piao (oil &...
View ArticlePeri Peri Chicken Livers ~ Cheat's Recipe
The first time I tasted peri peri chilli chicken livers was at Nandos at the Inorbit Mall, Mumbai a few years ago. Since I was not so fond of livers I ordered the spiced rice and the husband ordered...
View ArticleHomemade Nutella (Chocolate Hazelnut Spread) ~ Just Takes 3 Ingredients!
I have always been a fan of chocolates. Ice creams don't interest me much unless the flavour is chocolate. I especially love dark chocolate and can gorge on them any day. Have you ever heard of a mum...
View ArticleSesame Studded Grissini (Breadsticks) #Breadbakers
It's time for another bread but this time the bread has taken a different shape! The word 'bread' typically brings to mind a typical loaf, ready to be sliced and slathered with butter or jam. The world...
View ArticleMangalorean Plated Meal Series - Boshi# 17 - Chicken Green Curry, Chana...
BOSHI# 17Today's boshi has some of my childhood memories served on it. The chicken green curry is one my mum's trademark recipes and stands to be my all time favourite. I have many fond memories of...
View ArticleKirlaillya Moogachi Kadi | Padengi Ghassi (Sprouted Mung Bean Curry)
This Lent has seen me trying out various vegetarian recipes - mostly Mangalorean, and I am thoroughly enjoying this experience. Mangalorean cuisine is a treasure trove of recipes from every community...
View ArticlePineapple Saasive | Ananas Sasam (No Cook Method) ~ Mangalorean Brahmin Style
During my growing up years in Mangalore almost every household that grew its own veggies on a small patch of land, usually a backyard garden, used to grow pineapples among other basic vegetables and...
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