Category Archives: Spices

GARAM MASALA ALTERNATIVE

Posted on March 4, 2013 by nituchugani

I am often told by many that “garam masala” is too strong and causes them indigestion and heart burn. I am very choosy about the garam masala i use to flavour my dishes and just have a few ready made … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Home Remedies, Jain recipes, Magic Bullet, Recipes with videos, Spices, Vegan | Tagged blended, garam masala, healthy, magic bullet, masala, mild, spices | 6 Comments

CURATVE TEA FOR COLDS

Posted on February 20, 2013 by nituchugani

I know this recipe is going to do a lot of good to all of you who are suffering from a cold. Please make this tea and drink it as soon as you start feeling a cold coming on. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Home Remedies, Jain recipes, NO OIL RECIPES, Saffron, Spices, Vegan | Tagged healthy, home cure, home remedy, natural, saffron, tea for a cold | 2 Comments

VEGETABLE BALLS IN CREAMY SPINACH SAUCE

Posted on February 5, 2013 by nituchugani

This dish is a treat for all vegetarians. It is a little time consuming but with my tips i am sure you can find the time to make this special dish. I have used mock duck for this.. Mock duck … Continue reading →

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LOLI (DESI/SINDHI SPICED PARATHAS)

Posted on February 1, 2013 by nituchugani

“Loli” orginates from my land of “Sindh”. It is a spiced roti/paratha which is served with yogurt, pickles and papadums as breakfast. If you ever visit a sindhi home for breakfast chances are high you might be served this! I … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Everything Vegetarian, Floury Matter, Ideas for meals, Low Cost, Quick Recipes, Spices, Tupperware Food, Typical Sindhi Dishes, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged breakfast, healthy, lemon pepper, loli, olive oil, sindhi | 2 Comments

VEGETABLE CURRY STEVIE N ADAM STYLE

Posted on January 24, 2013 by nituchugani

With great pleasure and pride i am posting a recipe sent to me by my followers and students Adam Simmons and Stevie Mitchell. They have been very active on my facebook page, encouraging me with their comments and lavish with … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Ideas for meals, Indochinese, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Quick Recipes, Spices, Vegan | 2 Comments

SPICED CHICKPEAS (CHOLA MASALA)

Posted on January 23, 2013 by nituchugani

Chola Masala or Spiced chick peas (garbanzos) is a very popular dish in many desi households and on many restaurant menucards. This is usually served with pooris (deep fried flatbread) or bathura ( another type of deep fried bread made … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Nitu´s Spicy Delights, Quick Recipes, Spices, Tupperware Food, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged chickpeas, chola. garbanzos, eggless, gluten free, masala, spicy, Vegan, vegetarian | Leave a comment

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

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 →

Posted in Chicken, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Ideas for meals, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Low Cost, Magic Bullet, Nitu´s Spicy Delights, NO OIL RECIPES, Quick Recipes, Spices, Step by Step | Tagged chicken, dhabba, healthy, low calorie, nitus magical spice blend, no oil, oil free, spices, spicy | 10 Comments

LEMON PEPPER OLIVE OIL CHICKEN WINGS N POTATOES

Posted on January 5, 2013 by nituchugani

These healthy oven baked wings are no fuss and easy to make. All i do is trim off the extra fat and skin from the wings. It needs no marinating, nothing… It tastes delicious and we all are familiar … Continue reading →