Category Archives: Veg Starters

VEGETABLES IN BECHAMEL (WHITE SAUCE)

Posted on February 21, 2013 by nituchugani

My dear friend Sarita Wadhwani sent me this lovely pic with the recipe of her dish to share with all of you. Thank you so much Sarita! She used a variety of steamed vegetables such as brocolli, french beans, potato, … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Healthy Options, Ideas for meals, Jain recipes, Sauces and Chutneys, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged bechamel, eggless, healthy, jain, vegetables, white sauce | Leave a comment

HOME MADE ROOMALI ROTI

Posted on February 18, 2013 by nituchugani

Roomali literally translated means “handkerchief like” and that is how these rotis are texture wise. These rotis are very popular in desi restaurants They need a special tawa and a skill to be made. Its too complicated so lets try … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Floury Matter, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Step by Step, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged crepes, eggless, jain, roomali, rotis, soft, white flour | Leave a comment

MUSHROOMS ITALIANA

Posted on February 17, 2013 by nituchugani

For all you mushroom lovers i bring you a recipe which is easy and healthy. Have it your favourite pasta or use as a topping on toast, this mushroom italiana will be loved by all at home! This recipe is … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Quick Recipes, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged eggless, gluten free, healthy, italian, lowcalorie, mushrooms, olive oil, Vegan | 4 Comments

TOFU PARATHAS WITH OR WITHOUT EGG

Posted on February 16, 2013 by nituchugani

Tofu and Egg parathas make an excellent breakfast or light lunch or dinner dish. They are packed with protein and are yummy and filling. These parathas can be made eggless or tofuless also.. I will give you both the options. … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Everything Vegetarian, Floury Matter, Fusion, Healthy Options, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Tupperware Food, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged breakfast, egg, eggless, healthy, jain, olive oil, parathas, tofu, Vegan, vegetarian | 2 Comments

CHIVE CRACKERS

Posted on February 6, 2013 by nituchugani

These salted crackers are delicious and worth the time spent making them. I usually make them in batches so i dont get tired but if you are upto it , you can make a big batch and store them in … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Floury Matter, Fusion, Low Cost, Made in China, Sauces and Chutneys, Snacks, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged chinese, chives, crackers, eggless, snack, Vegan, vegetarian | 10 Comments

HEALTHY GLUTEN FREE SAVOURY CREPES

Posted on February 3, 2013 by nituchugani

A good hearty breakfast helps us get a wonderful start to a day and keeps those hunger pangs away! We all know that cumin, sesame and nigella seeds are so healthy and good for us. I am quite blessed that … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Crepes, Floury Matter, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Ideas for meals, Jain recipes, Quick Recipes, Tupperware Food, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged gluten free, gram flour, healthy, low calorie, olive oil, Vegan, vegetarian | Leave a comment

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

CRISPY VEGETABLE PAKORAS WITH A TWIST (SANA PAKORAS)

Posted on January 27, 2013 by nituchugani

I yet have to come across someone who doesnt like piping hot crispy pakoras at any time of the day! The english call it “onion baaji” and is the number one starter for them! They are also known as “bhajiyas” … Continue reading →

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UPMA WITH VEGGIES KUMAR STYLE :)

Posted on January 24, 2013 by nituchugani

Today the men rule on cooking with nitu 🙂 Another lovely recipe sent to me by Kumar Sadhwani from Pune. Upma is a popular breakfast or quick snack in many homes. I personally dont make it as in my house … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Everything Vegetarian, Healthy Options, Ideas for meals, Low Cost, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged breakfast, eggless, healthy, semolina, vegetables, vegetarian | Leave a comment

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 →