Category Archives: Ideas for meals

DESI SPANISH TUNA PIE

Posted on November 27, 2012 by nituchugani

  Empanada Gallega is a spanish pie which is stuffed with tuna, boiled eggs, onions and red capsicum. Its one of the most popular pies and available in the bakeries and supermarkets. The pastry is made with white flour, eggs, … Continue reading →

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“DESI” SPICY SPANISH OMLETTE

Posted on November 26, 2012 by nituchugani

This is the first of my recipes for my creation of “SpanIndian cuisine” a fusion between spanish and indian cusine. Being an indian woman living in Spain my creativity has got the better of me where food is concerned. I … Continue reading →

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KASHMIRI KOKTAIL KOFTE

Posted on November 22, 2012 by nituchugani

    Its amazing how an added spice can change the whole flavor of a simple recipe and even give it an exotic name! Well…. this recipe is just one of them. An on the spur addition of a spice … Continue reading →

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CHICKEN BIRYANI WITH SAFFRON

Posted on November 21, 2012 by nituchugani

I am so happy to post this recipe today ! My follower Hitesh Chandani won some of my lovely saffron in a giveway therought http://www.masalaminds.com. He made this chicken biryani and was kind enough to send me the pic and … Continue reading →

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PANJABI DAL MAKHANI ALSO KNOWN AS DAL MAHARANI

Posted on November 20, 2012 by nituchugani

Punjabi Dal Makhani(Also known as Dal Maharani or Kaali Dal) Recipe and pic by my dear friend Sheena Shahani…thank you Sheena Ingredients: 4/5 cup whole urad dal (whole black beans) 1 tablespoon channa dal washed and soaked in lukewarm water … Continue reading →

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SAVORY SEMOLINA CAKES (SOOJI KA CHILLA) OR RAWA DOSA

Posted on November 19, 2012 by nituchugani

These semolina cakes (something similar to rawa dosa) is what i taught in my cooking workshop. They make excellent an excellent breakfast, snack or even a  light dinner. You can add finely chopped vegetables to the batter, or have them … Continue reading →

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METHI MALAI TIKKA

Posted on November 17, 2012 by nituchugani

  My fascination and fixation for tikkas will never leave me. Tikka literally means small pieces, so be it fish, meat ,chicken, paneer or tofu… just “tikka” them! You can marinate them in so many different ways and flavor them … Continue reading →

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CALAMARI AND FISH ACHARI

Posted on November 16, 2012 by nituchugani

Restaurant food at home? Why ever not? Aachari is my favorite restaurant dishes…be it meat, chicken, paneer, or even fish..with gravy or in the tandoor… i just love the blend of aniseeds (saunf) and nigella seeds (kalonji). I usually make … Continue reading →

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MUSHROOM PULLAO

Posted on November 7, 2012 by nituchugani

This is a must for all mushroom lovers. A one dish meal which is nourishing and delicious. I used olive oil to make this and the result was amazing. Its easy to make, can be served in parties instead or … Continue reading →

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SWEET AND SAVORY DALIA (CRACKED WHEAT DESI STYLE)

Posted on October 30, 2012 by nituchugani

Dalia (or cracked wheat) is a good source of fibre and can be made sweet or salty. Its a very good breakfast or main meal dish. The sweet version is like a porridge, soft, served hot, and soothing. You can … Continue reading →

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