Category Archives: Ideas for meals

CHEESY CHICKEN TIKKA

Posted on March 13, 2016 by nituchugani

  This récipe was inspired by many factors. The need to créate something new, the need to play with flavours and to please all of you. I keep on getting requests for non fried snacks, or practical récipes. I live … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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MANGALOREAN FISH CURRY

Posted on August 29, 2014 by nituchugani

Dont we all have memories of food we have eaten in our childhood? This fish curry was taught to me by my nanny Rosy who hailed from Mangalore. Now I do not know if its a typical mangaloren fish curry … Continue reading →

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RESTAURANT STYLE ALOO SAAG

Posted on December 23, 2013 by nituchugani

Aloo saag is so popular with everyone who loves indian food. This combination of potatoes with spinach is really amazing, healthy and a favorite with many, not to mention spinach lovers. There are so many ways to make this dish, … Continue reading →

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OKRA AND POTATOES SINDHI STYLE WITH KHICHRI

Posted on November 25, 2013 by nituchugani

Okras are a great source of vitamins and fibre and such a versatile vegetable. We Sindhis tend to make this in many different ways. Deep fried , or smothered in green chutney, filled with spices and then sauteed etc etc. … Continue reading →

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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 →

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BASIC RED INDIAN SAUCE

Posted on November 10, 2013 by nituchugani

Having a basic sauce in the fridge/freezer is a real boon for days when you have no time to cook. I have been asked many a time for an easy , healthy , and yet delicious basic sauce for our … Continue reading →

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EASY RAINBOW BIRYANI (CHICKEN OR VEG)

Posted on September 22, 2013 by nituchugani

So much has been written , shared , and discussed about biryani. I have had so many requests for an easy biryani and always wonder if there are shortcuts to simplifying such a complicated dish? Well…. with due respect to … Continue reading →

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ECUADORIAN LENTILS WITH YELLOW RICE

Posted on August 29, 2013 by nituchugani

How about some “daal chawal” the Ecuadorian way today? Lentils and rice are a very common meal in most desi homes. Today I bring you a recipe tried and tested by a dear friend of mine Ravneet Arora. It is … Continue reading →

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