Geetha's Kitchen

Red Onion Salad Red Onion Salad, though simple, is quite delicious served as a side salad or as a topping for other salads, sandwiches, soups, stews, and main dishes in many cuisines - Indian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, etc. The lime juice, chile and the herbs bring a burst of fresh flavor to every bite. We love this as a condiment to most meals. Although limes are the citrus fruits of choice (key limes as well as other limes are equally delicious), lemons work fine also. If red onions are not handy, other kinds may be used which then will be simply "Onion Salad" :-). Variation: If tomatoes are added, then we have Red Onion & Tomato Salad! Stir in two thinly sliced tomatoes. Adjust the amounts of lime juice, chile, cilantro, and the seasonings if tomatoes are added. Ingredients: 1 medium Red Onion, finely sliced/slivered 1 Red Bell Pepper, very thinly sliced 1 hot Red or Green chile (serrano or jalapeño), cored and sliced thinly 2-4 Tbsp...

Seasoned Salt is a handy item to have in the pantry; it is fabulous to spice up everything from sliced veggies/salads, roasted, steamed, boiled or grilled vegetables, and your favorite recipes. Although commercial preparations are available, many have fillers, preservatives, anti-caking agents, etc. This easy home-made seasoned salt is quick and easy and the ingredients can be adjusted to personal tastes and preference. Have fun experimenting with different amounts and proportions or your favorite herbs. If you like a smoky flavor, use smoked paprika. Ingredients: Seasoned Salt Without Onion/Garlic 1/4 cup Kosher or Sea Salt 4 tsps ground Black Pepper 1 Tbsp Paprika 1 tsp Smoked Paprika (optional) 1/2 - 1 tsp ground Red Pepper (Cayenne) 1/2 tsp Celery seeds (optional) 1/4 tsp Asafetida (optional) Seasoned Salt With Onion/Garlic All the ingredients above 1 tsp Garlic powder 1-2 tsp Onion powder Method: If using celery seeds, p...

Mexican Seasoning Mix is an important spice mix for the pantry; it is not limited to seasoning only beans for burritos and tostadas but is also great for spicing up stir-cooked veggies (think fajitas!), rice, corn, Mexican Fiesta Soup , veg chili , etc! In fact, stir in Mexican seasoning mix into any recipe where you'd want to add a bit of spice. We love to slather grilled/steamed corn on the cobs with a concoction that includes lots of the Mexican seasoning mix ..... more on that soon :-). Although commercial mixes are readily available, most have unknown "spices", sugar, or fillers such as corn meal; homemade is the way to go if one wants to eliminate all those. This is an easy and quick recipe that lasts well if kept clean and dry. If you like to eliminate onion/garlic, omit them; the seasoning mix is delicious with or without them. Mexican Seasoning Mix INGREDIENTS: About 1 cup 3 Tbsp New Mexico Chili powder  2 Tbsp Paprika 1-2 Tbsp Smoked P...

Veggie Ceviche!  Veggie Ceviche is an amazing recipe if I say so myself! You have to taste it's limey, cilantro goodness to see how delicious it is. The tofu truly gets so flavorful that one can eat a whole bowlful even without any of the additional ingredients - yes, I did exactly that! There are 3 ways to make this ceviche; with tofu, cauliflower (raw or cooked until just tender), or hearts or palm - all equally delicious. This ceviche is an easy make ahead recipe and a great addition to the appetizer/starter, lunch, or a light meal repertoire. NOTES: Fresh limes work the best for this recipe; let the limes warm up to room temperature if chilled. If the limes are not juicy, or they are small, you may need more limes. The tofu/veggies may be marinated up to a day in advance. To insure fresh taste and flavor, add the tomato and cucumber no more than about an hour or two before serving. Jalapeño chiles maybe cored for a mild ceviche; leave cores in for more spice. ...