Geetha's Kitchen

Chickpeas, aka garbanzos, are so amazing that they can take on any cuisine and come out on top be it Indian, Middle Eastern, Mexican or Chinese! In Chinese Chickpea Salad, they add lots of protein as well as fiber and a host of nutrients that only chickpeas can. Removing the stringy, scraggly roots of bean sprouts gives the salad a neat appearance. 2–4 Servings INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup Sesame Dressing 4 Tbsp Rice Vinegar 2 Tbsp gf Soy sauce/Tamari 1 - 2 tsp toasted sesame oil 1-3 tsp Coconut sugar 1 clove garlic, finely minced Sea Salt to taste Salad: 1 medium head Romaine Lettuce, chopped 1 cup Red Cabbage, thinly sliced  1 large Carrot, long shreds 1 cup Bean Sprouts, remove stringy roots 1 small bunch Green Onions, thinly sliced 2 cups Cooked Chickpeas 1 small bunch Coriander (cilantro), chopped Toppings and Garnishes: 2-3 Oranges, peel and cut into Segments 2 cups Crispy Rice Noodles 1/2 cup toasted Sliced Almonds 2 Tbsp toasted...

Mango Launji, a delicious, tangy, and sweet pickle or relish, is fabulous served with any meal; we love  pairing it with Dosa, Adai, Roti, or Paratha, Rice or other grains, curries, and accompaniments. Delicious as a spread for toast or crackers with or without peanut/nut butters or vegan cheeses. Mango Launji with vegan cream cheese makes a tasty starter with crudit é s, warm breads, flatbreads, and crackers. It is very easy to prepare and is dairy, nut, oil, and gluten free.  Although most delicious prepared with green mangoes, slightly ripe ones are fine too to make Launji. Store the Launji in clean airtight jars in the fridge or in the freezer for longer storage.  INGREDIENTS: 1 firm Green Mango 2-3 tbsp sugar (to taste) 1 big pinch salt 1/2 tsp each fennel and kalonji seeds,  1/2- 1 tsp red Chile powder 1 Big Pinch Turmeric 1 tiny pinch Asafetida (Hing) METHOD: cut  mango, add 2-3 tbsp sugar, a big pinch salt and keep overn...

Fast & Easy it maybe, but this Simple Dal Soup is very flavorful and delicious too! It is hearty on it's own and goes with everything from Idli/Dosa, Rice, and fresh crusty bread or toast! Fast and Easy Simple Dal Soup is exactly that - add all the ingredients to one pot, bring to a boil and cook for about 20 minutes (a pressure cooker - Instant Pot or the stove top kind - makes it really a snap). Done! This lovely soup doesn't need a Thalippu/Tadka, the traditional finish, to complete it but certainly maybe added if desired. Awesome paired with Idli/Dosa/Upma etc instead of Simple/Masala Kadapa or Sambar for a nice and welcome change of pace. Fast & Easy Simple Dal Soup is naturally gluten, fat and dairy free. NOTES: The red lentils or yellow mung dal cook the quickest on stovetop; other legumes such as split peas or brown/green lentils maybe used if you have more time or use the Instant Pot or the regular stove-top pressure cooker. The carrots maybe grated instead of ...

Lettuce Wrap with Tofu Filling is wonderful for casual family/company dining as well as a lovely starter.   Use the smaller inner leaves from the lettuces; Belgian endives and green or purple cabbage leaves work well too.  Instead of the shiitake mushrooms, other mushrooms maybe used. Hoisin sauce (~1/4 cup) maybe used instead of the coconut aminos and tamari in the sauce given below; but it usually contains wheat so I don't use it. INGREDIENTS TOFU FILLING 1 tsp sesame oil 14 - 16 oz Firm/extra firm Tofu 3 oz fresh Shiitake/Other mushrooms, diced 1 Carrot, shredded 2-3 Tbsp fresh grated ginger 2-4 cloves Garlic, minced 1-2 Shallots thinly sliced Red Pepper flakes (optional) 1-2 heads Belgian Endive/Butter/Romaine lettuce SAUCE 1 1/2Tbsp Each Coconut Aminos & Tamari (Soy sauce GF) 1 Tbsp rice vinegar GARNISHES 4-5 scallions thinly sliced 3-4 Tbsp roasted Peanuts, chopped 2-3 Tbsp toasted Sesame seeds INSTRUCTIONS Wash lettuce, drain...

Easy No-Cook Instant Snack Pudding or Overnight Breakfast is one of our favorite everyday go-to recipes. Although the Pudding maybe eaten immediately, I like to allow the chia seeds to soak and bloom so it can be enjoyed as a thick, creamy pudding. It is a perfectly filling and satisfying breakfast/snack rich in fiber/pre and probiotics for gut health, heart healthy fats, anti-oxidaents, as well as proteins and complex carbs. This works well with or without nuts and grains. I like adding a little or more of the oats depending on if this is a snack or breakfast. It is fat & dairy free; it is also gluten free when you use gf oats. Use the plant milk yogurt for the added bonus of gut-healthy and immunity boosting probiotics. For a sweeter snack or breakfast, add 1-2 chopped Dates. If you like, a scoop of protein powder maybe stirred in as well. I often make a mega batch = triple/quadruple etc = for the week to enjoy this lovely No-cook recipe for snacks as well as breakfast. Ano...