Category Archives: Quick Recipes

EASY PEASY QUICK ONION DIP

Posted on August 4, 2020 by nituchugani

This is one of my signature dishes which I take to every potluck and picnic. It is so embarassing when I am asked how I made it because it is so easy ! I made up this recipe once after … Continue reading →

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EASY PEASY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Posted on July 31, 2020 by nituchugani

For the upcoming Indian festival Raksha Bandhan  where a sister ties her brother a hand band on his wrist to enforce their sibling love and thank him for always being there for her, it is a tradition to feed your … Continue reading →

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QUICK PEPPER CHICKEN

Posted on July 26, 2020 by nituchugani

We are always looking for quick and delicious recipes which use easily available ingredients specially in these trying times. Chicken is very versatile and can be made in many ways.  Todays simple recipe is delicious and light. The spice can … Continue reading →

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FIVE MINUTE CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH VEGGIES AND PASTA

Posted on April 27, 2016 by nituchugani

This is a real favourite with my family and an easy one pot dish. Its quick and nourishing at the same time. INGREDIENTS: 350 grams of chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces 4 tablespoons of butter (you can also … Continue reading →

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SPICY DAAL (LENTILS)

Posted on December 24, 2014 by nituchugani

Daal or lentils are a staple food for many vegetarians being a great source of protein plus a somewhat comfort food. It is also a side dish. I like to make daal as its easy, and I always have left … Continue reading →

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CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP

Posted on February 9, 2014 by nituchugani

There is nothing like a warm bowl of soup on a cold wintry day. This recipe has been sent to me by Visha Vasnani of Tenerife. Thank you so much Visha. Mushrooms are low in calorie because of their water … Continue reading →

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BASIC RED INDIAN SAUCE

Posted on November 10, 2013 by nituchugani

Having a basic sauce in the fridge/freezer is a real boon for days when you have no time to cook. I have been asked many a time for an easy , healthy , and yet delicious basic sauce for our … Continue reading →

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CHICKEN TIKKA TIKKIS

Posted on September 18, 2013 by nituchugani

Do you like to throw away left overs ? Does your family eat left overs without a fuss? Well if they do, you can always “recyle” your left over food. Todays recipe is “chicken tikka recycled”, wether its left over … Continue reading →

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WHITE SAUCE/BECHAMEL GLUTEN FREE RECIPE N VIDEO

Posted on September 5, 2013 by nituchugani

Bechamel or white sauce is the mother of all sauces. It is used as a base for many sauces, or as an ingredient for making croquettes, pies, lasagne and canneloni  etc. It is simple to make if you follow a … Continue reading →

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BESAN HALWA WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS N CASHEWNUTS

Posted on September 3, 2013 by nituchugani

The festival of “ganesh chathurthi” is just round the corner and it is a custom to offer sweets to the deity while performing the prayers. I happened to make this delicous gram flour (besan) halwa in an instant on raksha … Continue reading →

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