Category Archives: Healthy Options

SPICED OATS CREPES (CHILLA)

Posted on May 1, 2017 by nituchugani

This is a savory spiced healthy crepe (chilla) that can be eaten for breakast, snack or even a light dinner. These oat crepes are easy to make and can be adapted to one´s own tastebuds. I served this with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Crepes, Everything Vegetarian, Floury Matter, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Magic Bullet, Sauces and Chutneys, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

HEALTHY SALMON BIRYANI

Posted on March 6, 2016 by nituchugani

Salmon is a popular fish in Europe and recommended by doctors as part of our diet. Today I bring you a quick, healthy biryani. One associates biryani as a real rich dish full of nuts and ghee, but it doesnt … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthy Options, Ideas for meals, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Rice is Nice, Uncategorized | Tagged fish salmon, gluten free, healthy, olive oil, quick | 2 Comments

15 MINUTE DHABA STYLE CHICKEN

Posted on September 10, 2015 by nituchugani

“Dhabas” are small eaterys which are all over the highways in India. They are known for their distinctive style of cooking and people make it a point to stop by them and eat their signature dishes. Such is my dish … Continue reading →

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TANGDI KABAB OFF THE BONE

Posted on April 6, 2015 by nituchugani

I simply love a good kabab. Its my weakness. I try and create different kinds of kababs playing with flavours each time. Tangdi kabab is a popular dish served in indian restaurants. Succulent melt in the mouth chicken legs are … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Low Cost | Tagged chicken, nonfat barbecue | 4 Comments

SPICY DAAL (LENTILS)

Posted on December 24, 2014 by nituchugani

Daal or lentils are a staple food for many vegetarians being a great source of protein plus a somewhat comfort food. It is also a side dish. I like to make daal as its easy, and I always have left … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Lentils, Low Cost, Nitu´s Spicy Delights, Quick Recipes, Spices | Tagged daal, gluten free, lentils, spicy, Vegan, vegetarian | Leave a comment

CHICKEN SOUP AND RICE FOR MY SOUL

Posted on February 19, 2014 by nituchugani

Chicken soup for my soul and body… Thats what this one dish meal is all about. A wholesome non fatty chicken stock full of vegetables and rice. Inspired by the singaporean chicken and rice dish, i have taken my creation … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Indochinese, Low Cost, Magic Bullet, Rice is Nice, Soups-hot and cold | Tagged soup chicken non fat healthy | Leave a comment

CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP

Posted on February 9, 2014 by nituchugani

There is nothing like a warm bowl of soup on a cold wintry day. This recipe has been sent to me by Visha Vasnani of Tenerife. Thank you so much Visha. Mushrooms are low in calorie because of their water … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Healthy Options, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Magic Bullet, NO OIL RECIPES, Quick Recipes, Soups-hot and cold, Veg Starters | Tagged eggless, mushrooms, soup, starter, vegetarian | Leave a comment

SPRING ONION PARATHAS

Posted on January 26, 2014 by nituchugani

Parathas make an excellent snack, side or breakfast dish. One can make parathas with a variety of filling, both healthy, unhealthy, sweet and savoury. Its now winter in Spain and our vegetable shops have spring onions in abundance. I decided … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Crepes, Everything Vegetarian, Floury Matter, Fusion, Healthy Options, Low Cost | Tagged parathas, spring onions, Vegan, vegetarian | Leave a comment

SAAG PANEER

Posted on January 6, 2014 by nituchugani

Saag paneer is a real favourite desi restaurant dish. I know soo many people who just love this. I have published umpteen ways to make this recipe and today here is one more version! Talk about confusion! This is an … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Recipes with videos | Tagged paneer, saag, vegetarian | Leave a comment

HEALTHY VEGETARIAN MOUSAKKA

Posted on November 17, 2013 by nituchugani

Today i bring you a healthy recipe sent to me by Ravneet Arora. This vegetarian mousakka is delicous and easy to make. Boiled brown lentils replace the minced meat in a regular mousakka. You can even use cooked soya mince … Continue reading →