Category Archives: Healthy Options

CALAMARI SPANISH STYLE

Posted on March 8, 2013 by nituchugani

Calamari is a very popular dish in Spain and is made in many ways. The most popular is calamares ala romana which is batter fried calamari. This style is a healthier style and the sauce is delicious for dipping into. … Continue reading →

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GARAM MASALA ALTERNATIVE

Posted on March 4, 2013 by nituchugani

I am often told by many that “garam masala” is too strong and causes them indigestion and heart burn. I am very choosy about the garam masala i use to flavour my dishes and just have a few ready made … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Home Remedies, Jain recipes, Magic Bullet, Recipes with videos, Spices, Vegan | Tagged blended, garam masala, healthy, magic bullet, masala, mild, spices | 6 Comments

HEALTHY ROASTED VEGGIES AND VEGETABLE DIP

Posted on February 25, 2013 by nituchugani

I am not a vegetarian but i do enjoy certain vegetables and i know how good it is for us to eat them. Over cooking vegetables kills all their nutrients. Today i bring to you a spanish way of cooking … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Quick Recipes, Spanish Tapas, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged baked, dip, gluten free, healthy, low calorie, olive oil, spanish, starter, Vegan, vegetables | 4 Comments

SINDHI STYLE GHERKINS/PARWAL/TINDLI

Posted on February 23, 2013 by nituchugani

This recipe comes with a small story which i need to share with all of you! I was sitting and writing my recipe of the day when i get a message on facebook from someone by the name of Farhana … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Low Cost, Quick Recipes, Typical Sindhi Dishes, Vegan | Tagged chibra, gherkinds, healthy, low calorie, parwal, sindhi, tinda, vegetable | 2 Comments

VEGETABLES IN BECHAMEL (WHITE SAUCE)

Posted on February 21, 2013 by nituchugani

My dear friend Sarita Wadhwani sent me this lovely pic with the recipe of her dish to share with all of you. Thank you so much Sarita! She used a variety of steamed vegetables such as brocolli, french beans, potato, … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Healthy Options, Ideas for meals, Jain recipes, Sauces and Chutneys, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged bechamel, eggless, healthy, jain, vegetables, white sauce | Leave a comment

CURATVE TEA FOR COLDS

Posted on February 20, 2013 by nituchugani

I know this recipe is going to do a lot of good to all of you who are suffering from a cold. Please make this tea and drink it as soon as you start feeling a cold coming on. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Home Remedies, Jain recipes, NO OIL RECIPES, Saffron, Spices, Vegan | Tagged healthy, home cure, home remedy, natural, saffron, tea for a cold | 2 Comments

MUSHROOMS ITALIANA

Posted on February 17, 2013 by nituchugani

For all you mushroom lovers i bring you a recipe which is easy and healthy. Have it your favourite pasta or use as a topping on toast, this mushroom italiana will be loved by all at home! This recipe is … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Quick Recipes, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged eggless, gluten free, healthy, italian, lowcalorie, mushrooms, olive oil, Vegan | 4 Comments

TOFU PARATHAS WITH OR WITHOUT EGG

Posted on February 16, 2013 by nituchugani

Tofu and Egg parathas make an excellent breakfast or light lunch or dinner dish. They are packed with protein and are yummy and filling. These parathas can be made eggless or tofuless also.. I will give you both the options. … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Everything Vegetarian, Floury Matter, Fusion, Healthy Options, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Tupperware Food, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged breakfast, egg, eggless, healthy, jain, olive oil, parathas, tofu, Vegan, vegetarian | 2 Comments

CAULIFLOWER, POTATO N CAPSICUM “DESI STYLE”

Posted on February 14, 2013 by nituchugani

This is a very healthy recipe without losing out on taste. A simple “aloo gobi” or desi cauliflower and potato recipe lightly flavoured with spices and made in olive oil. This recipe uses a bit of vegetable broth to cook … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Quick Recipes, Vegan | Tagged cauliflower, ceramic pan, eggless, jain, low calorie, olive oil healthy, Vegan, vegetables, vegetarian | Leave a comment

HEALTHY GLUTEN FREE SAVOURY CREPES

Posted on February 3, 2013 by nituchugani

A good hearty breakfast helps us get a wonderful start to a day and keeps those hunger pangs away! We all know that cumin, sesame and nigella seeds are so healthy and good for us. I am quite blessed that … Continue reading →