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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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CAULIFLOWER, TURNIP AND CARROT PICKLE

Posted on January 5, 2013 by nituchugani

This wonderful  pickle recipe and pic has been sent to me by Mr. Harkirat Oberoi of Gastrnomique L´Affaire . Thank you soo much Harkirat 🙂 Boiled about 2 litres of water and blanched about a KILO each of cauliflower florets, … Continue reading →

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MASALA MOTH BEANS

Posted on December 13, 2012 by nituchugani

Moth beans or “matki” in hindi are tiny beans which are dark from outside and pale inside. They are similar to the green  moong beans. I saw them in the desi supermarket and bought some out of curiosity. They are … Continue reading →

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AACHARI TUNA SANDWICH (TUNA WITH DESI PICKLE)

Posted on December 12, 2012 by nituchugani

One more recipe in addition to my “spanindian” creations. Tuna sandwiches or baguettes are a common snack, or light meal in Spain. In many bars and cafes they serve a common “bocadillo de atun con olivas” which translated is a … Continue reading →

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PANJABI DAL MAKHANI ALSO KNOWN AS DAL MAHARANI

Posted on November 20, 2012 by nituchugani

Punjabi Dal Makhani(Also known as Dal Maharani or Kaali Dal) Recipe and pic by my dear friend Sheena Shahani…thank you Sheena Ingredients: 4/5 cup whole urad dal (whole black beans) 1 tablespoon channa dal washed and soaked in lukewarm water … Continue reading →

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METHI MALAI TIKKA

Posted on November 17, 2012 by nituchugani

  My fascination and fixation for tikkas will never leave me. Tikka literally means small pieces, so be it fish, meat ,chicken, paneer or tofu… just “tikka” them! You can marinate them in so many different ways and flavor them … Continue reading →

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CALAMARI AND FISH ACHARI

Posted on November 16, 2012 by nituchugani

Restaurant food at home? Why ever not? Aachari is my favorite restaurant dishes…be it meat, chicken, paneer, or even fish..with gravy or in the tandoor… i just love the blend of aniseeds (saunf) and nigella seeds (kalonji). I usually make … Continue reading →

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FISH PAKORAS/DESI BATTERED FISH

Posted on September 27, 2012 by nituchugani

These delicately spiced fish pakoras make an excellent snack for parties, starters with your drinks or a side dish with your lentils. My recipe is also gluten free for those of who who have an allergy to gluten. This recipe … Continue reading →

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