Category Archives: Veg Starters

POTATO COATED CHILLIES

Posted on August 7, 2011 by nituchugani

This snack was created by me for my love of chillies!! I know some of you cant handle the heat so you can substitute the chillies with either strips of capsicum or a milder green chilli. Its an excellent snack … Continue reading →

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SAVOURY MUSHROOM CAKE

Posted on August 6, 2011 by nituchugani

An excellent “PIE” style cake which can be either served cut or whole. If someone doesnt like sweets, why not bake this for a birthday!!! It also keeps well and tastes nice cold so makes excellent picnic food!!  You wont … Continue reading →

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3 BEAN SALAD WITH TOMATO SALSA

Posted on August 6, 2011 by nituchugani

This healthy salad is a MUST for all vegetarians, calorie concious and all of us actually!! You can use any kind of beans you like..canned or dried. If they are dried they need to be soaked and boiled and if … Continue reading →

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CHEESY SQUARES AND PICADILLO

Posted on August 2, 2011 by nituchugani

I simply love KRAFT CHEDDAR CHEESE!!! We  dont get it in Spain and i always have to ask someone to bring me some. I use it as gold…verry sparingly but this time i couldnt resist making my favourtie snack with … Continue reading →

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OIL FREE VEG SAVOURY CAKE

Posted on July 22, 2011 by nituchugani

This is an OIL FREE savoury cake which will please everyone!! It is light and can be eaten cold, on its own or with any chutney of your choice. For all of you who dont want oil in your food..this … Continue reading →

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NOODLE BITES

Posted on July 20, 2011 by nituchugani

These amazingly easy bites are perfect for teatime or a rainy day snack! Made from instant flavoured noodles this is soo easy to make and you just need few ingredients which you can find in your kitchen cupboard! You can … Continue reading →

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TIKKA STYLE “SEITAN/GLUTEN”

Posted on July 19, 2011 by nituchugani

  Seitan is such a delight!! It is as versatile as chicken as it absorbs flavours soo easily and then tastes so different each time you make it. For the basic SEITAN recipe please go to the Step by Step … Continue reading →

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CHEESY PASTA SPINACH BITES

Posted on July 17, 2011 by nituchugani

  These healthy bites were made coz i had boiled too much pasta and did not know what to do with it !! In my home pasta is not a hot favourite, so i hardly make any, but these rolls … Continue reading →

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STUFFED DAHI VADAS

Posted on July 14, 2011 by nituchugani

1 cup white urad daal (lentil) soaked overnight 1 small piece ginger 1 green chilli (optional) a small pinch of cumin seeds Grind the daal  (lentil) with a little water with the ginger, green chillies. Grind it into a smooth … Continue reading →

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VEGETABLE TEMPURA WITH CURRY MAYONNAISE

Posted on June 20, 2011 by nituchugani

VEGETABLE TEMPURA WITH CURRY MAYONNAISE an easy quick delicious snack… with a different sauce INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup each of green and red capsicum, zuchini(courgette) and spring onions or leeks 1/4 cup each of white flour and cornstarch salt and pepper … Continue reading →

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