Author Archives: nituchugani

KHICHDI (RICE WITH LENTILS DESI STYLE)

Posted on August 16, 2012 by nituchugani

Khichdi or lentils cooked with rice is a complete meal by itself for all! Vegans, vegetarians and all like can benefit from this lovely combination. Its quick, nourishing and just needs a bowl of yogurt (curds) or some grilled veggies … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Jain recipes, Lentils, Low Cost, Nitu´s Spicy Delights, Quick Recipes, Rice is Nice, Vegan | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments

HEALTHY CHICKEN PATE (WITHOUT LIVER)

Posted on August 15, 2012 by nituchugani

This flavorful chicken “pate” actually contains no liver so its light and healthy! I keep on experimenting in my kitchen for new ideas and new saving tips for these hard times of recession. Adela my dearest friend has already taught … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Magic Bullet, Quick Recipes, Sandwiches | 2 Comments

HOME MADE SOYA MILK AND TOFU

Posted on August 14, 2012 by nituchugani

Soya milk is a real blessing to those who are lactose intolerant or those who want to lower cholesterol. Soya is rich in protein and 125 grams of soya beans contain 9% of protein. I have recorded a video tutorial … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Jain recipes, Made in China, Magic Bullet, NO OIL RECIPES, Recipes with videos, Step by Step, Vegan | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

HOME MADE BREAD FILLED WITH CHEESE

Posted on August 13, 2012 by nituchugani

This is an easy bread which can be flavored with any kind of herb or mild spice like say cumin, poppy seeds or nigella seeds. Making your own bread is easy if you have a little practice and for that … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Floury Matter, Fusion, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Sandwiches, Step by Step, Veg Starters | 2 Comments

PRAWN CUTLET WITH SWEET CHILLI DIP

Posted on August 12, 2012 by nituchugani

My friend Adela came over the other day with a huge tray of boiled prawns and a bottle of wine! These are typical spanish style prawns which are peeled and eaten on its own. They are boiled right and are … Continue reading →

Posted in Indian Restaurant Dishes, Magic Bullet, Nitu´s Spicy Delights, Quick Recipes, Something's Fishy, Spanish Tapas | Tagged , | 1 Comment

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH UNIQUE FROSTING

Posted on August 11, 2012 by nituchugani

I baked this chocolate cake for my son whos home for the holidays and frosted it with a “unique” frosting. I posted the picture on facebook and had soo many comments to share the recipe. You can use any of … Continue reading →

Posted in A Piece of Cake???, Cooking Disasters!!, Crack an egg???, Eggless Sweet Temptations | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

SAVOURY GRAM FLOUR CREPES

Posted on August 10, 2012 by nituchugani

These gram flour crepes (besan chilla) are a hot favourite in most desi households. For breakfast, teatime or even as a dinner side dish these crepes are delicious and soo easy to make. They can be made in quantity and … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Jain recipes, Low Cost, NO OIL RECIPES, Quick Recipes, Typical Sindhi Dishes, Vegan | 2 Comments

WHITE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (BLONDI!!)

Posted on August 8, 2012 by nituchugani

I just learnt that “white chocolate brownies” were called “blondis” and i was soo tickled! If you think about it it makes a lot of sense! a brownie is brown (made of chocolate) and a blondi is white (made of … Continue reading →

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PESTO SAUCE WITH PASTA OF YOUR CHOICE

Posted on August 7, 2012 by nituchugani

This healthy and pure vegetarian pesto sauce was made by my follower Paco Herrero and sent to me. He made the pesto sauce in the amazing bullet and was happy with the results. He told me a “secret tip” to … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Floury Matter, Fusion, Healthy Options, Magic Bullet, Pasta, Quick Recipes, Sauces and Chutneys, Veg Starters | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

MELON GRANITA (MELON SLUSH)

Posted on August 6, 2012 by nituchugani

Ooh this summer heat! Sometimes we have fruit that gets a lil too over ripe for our own good! Waste not!!! You can use it to make lovely granita….. The riper the fruit the sweeter it is and that way … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktails, Eggless Sweet Temptations, Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Magic Bullet, NO OIL RECIPES, Quick Recipes, Vegan | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments