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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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SPICED SPROUTED BEAN SALAD

Posted on May 20, 2013 by nituchugani

Sprouts are very healthy and low in calories too. I was very thrilled i managed to sprout beans on my own at home without using any fancy equipment. All you need is a thin muslin or cotton cloth, the beans … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Jain recipes, Lentils, Salads, Tupperware Food, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged salad, sprouts, starter, Vegan, vegetarian | Leave a comment

STUFFED POTATO CUTLETS (ALOO TIKKI)

Posted on April 16, 2013 by nituchugani

This recipe was an on the spur of the moment creation of mine one saturday morning. I wanted to have an “aloo tikki” which is an indian potato cutlet with a “difference”. I thought of many types of stuffing and … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Fusion, Gluten Free, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Quick Recipes, Snacks, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged apetiser, gluten free, jain, potatoes, snack, starter, vegetarian | 5 Comments

ANDHRA STYLE PEPPER CHICKEN

Posted on April 8, 2013 by nituchugani

Andhra cuisine is spicy and tangy. This pepper chicken is very popular in Andhra Pradesh. There are so many recipes on the internet available. I remember trying this chicken when i was in Bangalore and was it hot! I love … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken, Gluten Free, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Low Cost, Magic Bullet, Nitu´s Spicy Delights, Quick Recipes, Snacks | Tagged andhra, pepper, snack, spicy chicken, starter | Leave a comment

FISH KABABS

Posted on April 4, 2013 by nituchugani

A nice snack to make with white fish which can be a tv dinner or a starter. This is a gluten free recipe. If you have some left over cooked fish you can also make this dish using that. Just … Continue reading →

Posted in Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Low Cost, Quick Recipes, Snacks, Something's Fishy | Tagged fish, healthy, kababs, olive oil, shallow fry, starter | 2 Comments

SHAMMI KABAB

Posted on March 9, 2013 by nituchugani

Shammi Kabab is the lesser popular kabab compared to sheekh kabab which is world famous. This used to be our sunday dinner when i used to live in HongKong and one of my fathers favourite dishes. I like these kababs … Continue reading →

Posted in Gluten Free, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Lets eat Meat!!, Magic Bullet, Nitu´s Spicy Delights, Spices | Tagged kabab, meat, shammi kabab, snack, spicy, starter | Leave a comment

HEALTHY ROASTED VEGGIES AND VEGETABLE DIP

Posted on February 25, 2013 by nituchugani

I am not a vegetarian but i do enjoy certain vegetables and i know how good it is for us to eat them. Over cooking vegetables kills all their nutrients. Today i bring to you a spanish way of cooking … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Quick Recipes, Spanish Tapas, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged baked, dip, gluten free, healthy, low calorie, olive oil, spanish, starter, Vegan, vegetables | 4 Comments

I LOVE YOU CHICKEN CUTLETS

Posted on February 2, 2013 by nituchugani

Valentines Day! Say “i love you” with flowers, with champagne, with a candle lit dinner , a gift… I shall say ” i love you” with a recipe! Something for all of you, and i hope you like it. “Chicken … Continue reading →

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LYCHEES STUFFED WITH SMOKED SALMON

Posted on January 10, 2013 by nituchugani

Sometimes a combination of two opposite flavours give amazing results. The combination of salty with sweet might not appeal to many but if you do like it then i think you should give this recipe a try. I made this … Continue reading →

Posted in Fusion, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Ideas for meals, Made in China, NO OIL RECIPES, Quick Recipes, Salads, Something's Fishy | Tagged healthy, lychees, no oil, olive oil, quick, salad, salmon, starter | Leave a comment

CHICKEN NUGGETS INDOCHINA STYLE

Posted on December 8, 2012 by nituchugani

“Indochinese” cuisine was invented when the chinese used to stay in Kolkata (at that time known as Calutta). It is generously flavoured with a lot of ginger, garlic and chillies. In India we have a few indochinese dishes which are … Continue reading →