Category Archives: Jain recipes

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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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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NON FAT SMOOTH BROCOLI SOUP

Posted on October 29, 2012 by nituchugani

This is a nice way of using up brocoli stalk. We tend to stir fry the florets or use them in our favorite brocoli recipes, but what about the stalk? Does it go in the bin? Well…(ashamed look) at … Continue reading →

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TOFU TIKKA TEMPURA

Posted on October 27, 2012 by nituchugani

I am toying with the idea of mixing a few cusines with my very own indian cusine to give you different ideas and you will see a lot of this now on the blog. I want to be “different” … Continue reading →

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HEALTHY SAAG ALOO (DESI STYLE POTATOES COOKED IN SPINACH)

Posted on October 22, 2012 by nituchugani

It gives me great pleasure to write this recipe because it has turned out better than expected! My friend Sanjay Chadha sent me a set of ceramic pans of the topmost quality and i did not want to use … Continue reading →

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ALOO VADA (POTATO PATTIES) MADE IN A DIFFERENT WAY

Posted on October 18, 2012 by nituchugani

This typical mumbai popular roadside dish is very popular. There are many recipes online teaching you how to make it. As you all know i find it hard to follow a recipe and am always trying to do something … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Floury Matter, Fusion, Gluten Free, Ideas for meals, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Jain recipes, Spices, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged . aloo vada, potatoo patty snack, vegetarian | 9 Comments

PANEER BURJI (HOME MADE SPICED N SCRAMBLED CHEESE)

Posted on October 15, 2012 by nituchugani

Paneer is basically home made cottage cheese which is used a lot in indian cooking both for savory and sweet dishes. I have a video on how to make the basic paneer and then you can either have it … Continue reading →

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HEALTHY MANGO AND POMEGRANET SALAD

Posted on October 14, 2012 by nituchugani

I am writing a recipe after 3 whole days and its as tho i need to reconnect myself with the words…the recipes are always in the back of my mind ready to be penned down. Mangoes, pomegranets with … Continue reading →

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FLAPJACKS (EGGLESS)

Posted on October 10, 2012 by nituchugani

Flapjacks are healthy oatmeal bars which are delicious and easy to make. This recipe was taught to me by my dear friend Edna Bear who made it for me when i went to visit her in her home. Oats are … Continue reading →

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EGGLESS MANGO MOUSSE

Posted on October 7, 2012 by nituchugani

This eggless saffron mango mousse is easy to make , delicious and 100% vegetarian/vegan! Yesss…and i must thank Elodia my dearest friend for making this and sending me the pic and recipe. She used very ripe fresh mangoes and lactose … Continue reading →