Author Archives: nituchugani

HALWA POORI

Posted on August 29, 2012 by nituchugani

Halwa poori is a popular indian breakfast in many homes. I have never made it as its too rich in caloric content. My friend Sheela Samtani was kind enough to send me her recipe tho the pic has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Eggless Sweet Temptations, Everything Vegetarian, Floury Matter, Ideas for meals, Jain recipes, Saffron, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged halwa poori saffron festive | 3 Comments

CURRIED TOFU

Posted on August 28, 2012 by nituchugani

An easy way to make a vegetarian/vegan curry! With a few ingredients you can make this delicious curry in a hurry. I made it with tofu but you can use anything you wish. The main thing is the sauce. INGREDIENTS: … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Ideas for meals, Low Cost, Made in China, Recipes with videos, Spices, Vegan | Tagged curry, soya milk, tofu | 2 Comments

HOME MADE TOMATO PASTE FOR DESI FOOD

Posted on August 28, 2012 by nituchugani

This is a basic tomato sauce made at home to enrich your desi food . I always use the term “tomato paste or puree” in my recipes and it usually refers to ready made store bought tomato paste. Well now … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Magic Bullet, Quick Recipes, Sauces and Chutneys, Vegan | Tagged homemade tomato puree, tomato sauce | 3 Comments

CHICKEN NAAN

Posted on August 27, 2012 by nituchugani

Naans stuffed with chicken mince. A meal on its own if you feel like something light or a nice way to use up left over naan dough. had a cooking workshop and taught naans and had a whole lot of … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken, Floury Matter, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Magic Bullet, Nitu´s Spicy Delights, Recipes with videos | Tagged amazing bullet, chicken, naan, stuffed naans | 4 Comments

SINDHI/DESI STYLE AUBERGINE/EGGPLANT (VANGAR BASAR)

Posted on August 26, 2012 by nituchugani

I know so many of you love aubergine(eggplant/baingan) and nothing makes me happier than to create a few recipes which make all of you happy. This recipe has been inspired by a typical Sindhi recipe called “vangar basar” which translated … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Quick Recipes, Vegan | 4 Comments

SALAD WITH FRUITY BALSAMIC DRESSING

Posted on August 24, 2012 by nituchugani

This salad is an explosion of flavors and textures. It is purely vegetarian and vegan and full of vitamins. Almond nuts are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals and packed with numerous health promoting phyto-chemicals; the kind of well-balanced … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Jain recipes, Quick Recipes, Salads, Veg Starters, Vegan | 2 Comments

ALMONDS IN CARAMEL

Posted on August 23, 2012 by nituchugani

These caramelised nuts are delicious on their own or as an ingredient for icecreams and cookies. These can be made and stored in a container, they can be crushed slightly or into a fine powder and used. I will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Magic Bullet, NO OIL RECIPES, Quick Recipes, Vegan | 7 Comments

SIMPLE 30 MIN MEAL (GREEN LENTILS AND CHICKEN)

Posted on August 22, 2012 by nituchugani

I actually made this meal in about 30 minutes. It is a meal for one person. A real typical indian meal of lentils and chicken with some rotis. The roti dough i already had in the fridge! But the lentils … Continue reading →

Posted in Fusion, Healthy Options, Ideas for meals, Low Cost, Nitu´s Spicy Delights, Quick Recipes | 4 Comments

COCKTAIL PANEER (FRESH CHEESE)TIKKA

Posted on August 20, 2012 by nituchugani

My son loves paneer and he asked me to make him some grilled paneer. I quickly thought of this recipe and put the marinated paneer cubes into small toothpicks together with some cubed onions. Paneer is the indian word for … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Nitu´s Spicy Delights, Paneer, Quick Recipes, Recipes with videos, Veg Starters | 4 Comments

JALAPEÑO PEPPERS FILLED WITH CHEESE

Posted on August 17, 2012 by nituchugani

This sure is one favorite snack…or at least one of mine! I love to order them when i eat out and never realised that one day i would make them. My dear friend Paco Herrero brought me some fresh jalapeño … Continue reading →