Category Archives: Ideas for meals

SCRAMBLED EGGS DESI STYLE (ANDA BURJI)

Posted on January 21, 2013 by nituchugani

Eggs are so versatile ! Omlette them, poach them, hard boil, soft boil, fritata, scramble, steam…so many ways to serve ! They are a good source of protein , specially the whites. If you have to be careful of your … Continue reading →

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SPINACH BALLS WITH CHEESE FILLING IN GRAVY

Posted on January 20, 2013 by nituchugani

A lovely recipe sent to me by Seema Hussain from Jeddah. Thank you soo much Seema..big hug!! INGREDIENTS spinach leaves 1/2 k.g, methi leaves (fenugeek leaves)and soya leaves 100 gms. 3 tbsp besan(gram flour) roasted,1 tbsp corn flour salt and … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Ideas for meals, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Jain recipes, Paneer, Spices | Tagged balls, cheese, eggless, glutenfree, jain, koftas, paneer, spinach, vegetable | Leave a comment

CAULIFLOWER MASALA

Posted on January 19, 2013 by nituchugani

Cauliflower ? Love it or not? I like it and even have it boiled when i decide to go on a diet which just lasts a day 😛 Cauliflower is low in calories and packed with vitamins..some find that it … Continue reading →

Posted in Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Ideas for meals, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Quick Recipes, Spices, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged cauliflower, eggless, glutenfree, jain, spices, spicy, Vegan, vegetable, vegetarian | 4 Comments

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA TIKKA

Posted on January 17, 2013 by nituchugani

This recipe is a must for all spaghetti and tandoori lovers! Now you can have a fusion of your favorite spaghetti recipe with chicken tikka! This recipe can be made with left over chicken tikka if you have any. I … Continue reading →

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DOSAS MADE BY ME

Posted on January 11, 2013 by nituchugani

Dosas are south indian crisp pancakes filled with a spicy potato filling and served with a coconut chutney and a spicy lentil called sambhar. They are very popular all over with world with us desis and many people have this … Continue reading →

Posted in Crepes, Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Ideas for meals, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Magic Bullet, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged crepes, daal, dosas, gluten free, lentils, Vegan, vegetarian | 10 Comments

LYCHEES STUFFED WITH SMOKED SALMON

Posted on January 10, 2013 by nituchugani

Sometimes a combination of two opposite flavours give amazing results. The combination of salty with sweet might not appeal to many but if you do like it then i think you should give this recipe a try. I made this … Continue reading →

Posted in Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Ideas for meals, Made in China, NO OIL RECIPES, Quick Recipes, Salads, Something's Fishy | Tagged healthy, lychees, no oil, olive oil, quick, salad, salmon, starter | Leave a comment

SOYA CHUNKS TANDOORI, OILFREE

Posted on January 9, 2013 by nituchugani

Soya chunks are a good alternative to meat for vegetarians. They are low calorie, rich in vitamin B and contain soya protein. There is a special way of cooking them so they remain soft. They need to be soaked in … Continue reading →

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VEG CANNELONI WITH SOYA MINCE

Posted on January 8, 2013 by nituchugani

Soya mince is in my opinion one amazing food product. There is so much you can do with it! I already have a few recipes on my blog using this product to make patties (tikkis) out of this. I find … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Floury Matter, Fusion, Ideas for meals, Jain recipes, Pasta, Sauces and Chutneys, Veg Starters | Tagged bechamel, canneloni, italian, jain, pasta, soya, soya mince, vegetarian, white sauce | 4 Comments

NOT A DROP OF OIL DHABBA STYLE CHICKEN

Posted on January 6, 2013 by nituchugani

“Dhabbas” are little eateries situated in highways in India and Pakistan. They are known for their typical cuisine which is highly spicy and rich in flavour. Today many restaurants have dhabba style dishes in their menus which are inspired from … Continue reading →

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HEALTHY OILFREE BROWN CHICKPEA SALAD (KAALA CHANNA)

Posted on January 1, 2013 by nituchugani

This recipe and pic has been sent to me by my friend Sheena Shahani who loves to eat healthy. She made this nutritious salad inspired by the famous “chaat” which is served on the streets of Mumbai (chaat is actually … Continue reading →