Category Archives: Veg Starters

KESARI MAWA (INDIAN SAFFRON FLAVORED MILK CAKE)

Posted on May 7, 2012 by nituchugani

Who doesnt love to eat traditional sweets on traditional days? This kesari mawa (indian milk cake) is delicious and easy to make. I will guide you through the recipe step by step and you wont go wrong. Save on store … Continue reading →

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LENTIL BALLS

Posted on May 1, 2012 by nituchugani

Lentil balls are a lighter version of falafels as garbanzo beans can be a bit heavy on the digestive system. You can use any kind of lentils and i have used the brown ones as they are a source of … Continue reading →

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DAHI WADA

Posted on April 26, 2012 by nituchugani

From time to time my followers send me their recipes with their pics of their tried and tested dishes and that makes me happy. I get to learn and appreciate that a dish can be made in a different way … Continue reading →

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COUS COUS SALAD

Posted on April 20, 2012 by nituchugani

Cous cous salad is refreshing and filling and can be eaten as a meal by itslef. You can add soo many things to this salad and i have given it my own innovative touch by flavouring it with cumin powder … Continue reading →

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HEALTHY BREAD SQUARES

Posted on April 18, 2012 by nituchugani

This healthy bread snack is filled with sprouts and paneer (cottage cheese) making it a whole meal on its own! For a side dish i would suggest a salad and your packed with the vitamins and nutrients one needs. The … Continue reading →

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POHA (INDIAN STYLE RICE FLAKES)

Posted on April 16, 2012 by nituchugani

Poha are rice flakes and make an excellent snack or breakfast dish in many homes. These rice flakes are available in many asian supermarkets. Many have their own way of making poha and flavoring it with raisins, cashewnuts and maybe … Continue reading →

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SPANISH TAPA (POTATOES WITH 2 SAUCES)

Posted on April 15, 2012 by nituchugani

This spanish tapa is very common in the Canary Islands and being totally vegetarian and vegan its a boon for everyone! The 2 sauces are called “mojo” and are excellent not only with these potatoes but even as a sandwich … Continue reading →

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GUACAMOLE

Posted on April 13, 2012 by nituchugani

This recipe has been sent to me by my follower Paco Herrero who lives in the same city as i do! He loves to cook and is a good one too! I have yet to come across someome like him … Continue reading →

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IDLI AND DOSAS

Posted on March 25, 2012 by nituchugani

Idlis and Dosas are soo popular in India and now worldwide! I am sure many of you have your own “recipe” for making these lovely light and fluffy idlis and crispy dosas. I was in Dubai and learnt how to … Continue reading →

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SAMOSAS

Posted on March 24, 2012 by nituchugani

Who doesnt know or hasnt tried a samosa? I think its one of the most popular indian starters and all time favourite snack!!! Its the all time comfort food and people swear by it! I have taken the ordinary samosa … Continue reading →

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