Category Archives: Low Cost

EGGLESS CANAPES DELUXE

Posted on August 30, 2012 by nituchugani

These canapes were an on the spur invention by my dear friend Dina while we were decorating cookies together. We were in another friend (Victoria Martinez)s house and she had brought out some dip she had made, and served it … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Healthy Options, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Magic Bullet, Quick Recipes, Sandwiches, Sauces and Chutneys | 2 Comments

CURRIED TOFU

Posted on August 28, 2012 by nituchugani

An easy way to make a vegetarian/vegan curry! With a few ingredients you can make this delicious curry in a hurry. I made it with tofu but you can use anything you wish. The main thing is the sauce. INGREDIENTS: … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Ideas for meals, Low Cost, Made in China, Recipes with videos, Spices, Vegan | Tagged curry, soya milk, tofu | 2 Comments

HOME MADE TOMATO PASTE FOR DESI FOOD

Posted on August 28, 2012 by nituchugani

This is a basic tomato sauce made at home to enrich your desi food . I always use the term “tomato paste or puree” in my recipes and it usually refers to ready made store bought tomato paste. Well now … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Magic Bullet, Quick Recipes, Sauces and Chutneys, Vegan | Tagged homemade tomato puree, tomato sauce | 3 Comments

SINDHI/DESI STYLE AUBERGINE/EGGPLANT (VANGAR BASAR)

Posted on August 26, 2012 by nituchugani

I know so many of you love aubergine(eggplant/baingan) and nothing makes me happier than to create a few recipes which make all of you happy. This recipe has been inspired by a typical Sindhi recipe called “vangar basar” which translated … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Quick Recipes, Vegan | 4 Comments

SIMPLE 30 MIN MEAL (GREEN LENTILS AND CHICKEN)

Posted on August 22, 2012 by nituchugani

I actually made this meal in about 30 minutes. It is a meal for one person. A real typical indian meal of lentils and chicken with some rotis. The roti dough i already had in the fridge! But the lentils … Continue reading →

Posted in Fusion, Healthy Options, Ideas for meals, Low Cost, Nitu´s Spicy Delights, Quick Recipes | 4 Comments

COCKTAIL PANEER (FRESH CHEESE)TIKKA

Posted on August 20, 2012 by nituchugani

My son loves paneer and he asked me to make him some grilled paneer. I quickly thought of this recipe and put the marinated paneer cubes into small toothpicks together with some cubed onions. Paneer is the indian word for … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Nitu´s Spicy Delights, Paneer, Quick Recipes, Recipes with videos, Veg Starters | 4 Comments

JALAPEÑO PEPPERS FILLED WITH CHEESE

Posted on August 17, 2012 by nituchugani

This sure is one favorite snack…or at least one of mine! I love to order them when i eat out and never realised that one day i would make them. My dear friend Paco Herrero brought me some fresh jalapeño … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Nitu´s Spicy Delights, Quick Recipes, Veg Starters | Tagged cheese, eggless, jain, jalapeñopeppers, snacks | 2 Comments

KHICHDI (RICE WITH LENTILS DESI STYLE)

Posted on August 16, 2012 by nituchugani

Khichdi or lentils cooked with rice is a complete meal by itself for all! Vegans, vegetarians and all like can benefit from this lovely combination. Its quick, nourishing and just needs a bowl of yogurt (curds) or some grilled veggies … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Jain recipes, Lentils, Low Cost, Nitu´s Spicy Delights, Quick Recipes, Rice is Nice, Vegan | Tagged basmati, lentils. khichdi, rice, turmeric powder | 7 Comments

HOME MADE BREAD FILLED WITH CHEESE

Posted on August 13, 2012 by nituchugani

This is an easy bread which can be flavored with any kind of herb or mild spice like say cumin, poppy seeds or nigella seeds. Making your own bread is easy if you have a little practice and for that … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Floury Matter, Fusion, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Sandwiches, Step by Step, Veg Starters | 2 Comments

SAVOURY GRAM FLOUR CREPES

Posted on August 10, 2012 by nituchugani

These gram flour crepes (besan chilla) are a hot favourite in most desi households. For breakfast, teatime or even as a dinner side dish these crepes are delicious and soo easy to make. They can be made in quantity and … Continue reading →