Category Archives: Healthy Options

ZAFRANI YAKHNI PULLAO

Posted on July 9, 2012 by nituchugani

Would you like a nice non oily rice dish for a party that will make your guests swoon? Well this is just the recipe for you! Its made from a fragrant stock made from chicken bones (shhhh….dont tell anyone …its … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken, Healthy Options, NO OIL RECIPES, Rice is Nice, Saffron | Tagged basmati rice, chicken, saffron | 6 Comments

WHOLE WHEAT CREPES (EGG N EGGLESS)

Posted on July 8, 2012 by nituchugani

How many of you have children who study very hard? I do and shes forever hungry….and i need to whip up quick and nourshing snacks for her. This is what i made for her on a sunday late evening and … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Floury Matter, Healthy Options, Low Cost, Magic Bullet | Tagged crepes, magic bullet, whole wheat | 6 Comments

PASTA GAMEBERONI BY CHEF MOHAMED HASSAN

Posted on July 6, 2012 by nituchugani

I am so lucky and grateful to have such talented and important people on my page. One example is Chef Mohamed Hassan who works for the Sheraton Group of Hotels and sent me this lovely recipe. My family does not … Continue reading →

Posted in Floury Matter, Fusion, Healthy Options, Pasta, Something's Fishy | Tagged olive oil, pasta, prawns | 3 Comments

GRAPEFRUIT AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Posted on July 2, 2012 by nituchugani

This is a nice way to eat grapefruit if you dont much care for it and need the vitamins in a different way. This salad can be made to your own choice using your favourite salad vegetables and different type … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Jams and Marmalades, Salads, Veg Starters | Tagged grapefruit, healthy, olive oil, salad | 2 Comments

BABA GANOUSH (MIDDLE EASTERN EGGPLANT DIP)

Posted on June 28, 2012 by nituchugani

This middle eastern dip is soo healthy and refreshing for the summer. It also makes an excellent snack for parties or theme nights! Its free from gluten and lactose and thus makes it perfect for those who are intolerant to … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Low Cost, NO OIL RECIPES, Recipes with videos, Sauces and Chutneys, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged dip, eggplant, low calorie, mutabal, mutabbal, sauce, vegetarian | 4 Comments

MINTY GREEN PEAS PULLAO

Posted on June 28, 2012 by nituchugani

Talk about quick easy and tasty tupperware food. I need to pack a tupperware lunch for my husband every morning and sometimes i really need to crack my brains for something different each day!! I had some left over rice, … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Low Cost, Rice is Nice, Tupperware Food, Vegan | Leave a comment

LEBANESE MEAT BALLS

Posted on June 27, 2012 by nituchugani

I love to experiment with different flavors in my cooking. I have kids who go through different phases and fads with food and they tire easily of the same dishes i churn up. I also like to be innovative and … Continue reading →

Posted in Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Lets eat Meat!!, Recipes with videos | Tagged lebanese, meat, meatballs, tahini | Leave a comment

HUMMUS AND HOME MADE TAHINI

Posted on June 25, 2012 by nituchugani

Hummus is the ultimate vegetarian dip in all senses of the word. Right from being nutritious and low calorie its a dieters delight! The chickpeans contain protein and then theres garlic, lemon juice and the tahini which is a great … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Low Cost, Recipes with videos, Sauces and Chutneys, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged hommus, hummus, sesame seeds, tahini, vegetarian vegan gluten free | 1 Comment

FROZEN JELLY SLUSH

Posted on June 20, 2012 by nituchugani

Its soo hot in some parts of the world and a time for icecreams and frozen treats!!! I used to always love to freeze my jelly when i was a kid i dont know why… it seemed to taste soo … Continue reading →

Posted in Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Low Cost | Tagged cold, iced, jelly, slush | Leave a comment

CUCMBER PINEAPPLE RAITA

Posted on June 16, 2012 by nituchugani

Summertime is here !!! The best way to cool off is to have light and nourishing dishes. This raita is satisfying because of its tangy sweetish taste. Lucious ripe pineapple gives it the needed sweetness and cucumbers the excellent crunch … Continue reading →