Geetha's Kitchen

Creamy & Fresh Tomato Salad/Salsa is an adaptation of Raita that sparkles with sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavors. The cashew and coconut, both the cream and the toasted, add a sublime touch. Just like the traditional fresh tomato salsa, Creamy Fresh Tomato Salad/Salsa is sure to become a keeper! So, if you’re looking for a different take on the traditional salsa, just to change it up a bit, give this a try! Creamy & Fresh Tomato Salad/Salsa is naturally gluten/dairy free and fabulous not only as a starter or snack with chips, tortillas, etc., but also as a lovely side with meals as well as a topping for baked potatoes. Notes: Cashew cream: Soak 1/4 cup cashews and grind with a little fresh water until smooth using a blender. Save extra for topping potatoes, veggies, or cooking. Unsweetened Coconut Cream: Chill coconut milk in the fridge until the cream rises to the top. Use this cream in the recipe; save the rest for another recipe like Tofu Curry or Easy Veg Korma. Us...

Chile-Garlic Thokku/Chutney/Sauce is a condiment that you'll want to put on everything from french fries to fried rice. With lots of fragrant garlic and fiery chiles, you have to taste it to believe how good it is. Chile-Garlic Thokku/Chutney/Sauce is a close cousin of Amma's Garlic Chutney and  Chile Oil Sauce Without Borders! , a couple of family favorites! Don't let the quantity scare you off! But the recipe maybe reduced to make a smaller quantity. The Chile-Garlic Thokku/Chutney/Sauce will last a long time in the fridge. This quantity works well for our family! NOTES: 1. For those who would like a gluten-free sauce, use gluten-free soy sauce, tamari, shoyu, or coconut aminos. 2. If fresh chiles are unavailable, use ¼ - ½ cup  Each  of Red Chile flakes  and  ground hot Red Chiles (Indian ground Red Chiles) instead. Add  the chile after the garlic is golden and proceed according to the recipe. 3. Use a mild flavored oil like grap...

White Chili is a delicious change of pace from the regular Chili! White Chili is made with white beans of course and succulent veggies and flavorful herbs and spices. It goes together very quickly especially if you have cooked beans, home-cooked or canned. If using canned beans, use 2 cans (15.5 ounces) of Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained. Hominy adds a down-home country taste. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Great Northern beans, cooked 2  tbsp Oil 1 large White onion, chopped 3-4 ribs celery, chopped 1 large Parsnip, diced 2 medium White Carrots, diced 2 Garlic cloves, minced and mashed 2 to 4 Serrano chiles,  finely minced 3-4 tsp fresh Rosemary leaves, finely chopped  1 1/2 tsp ground Cumin 1 tsp dried Oregano  1/4 - 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper Coarse salt & freshly ground Black Pepper 1 can (15 ounces) white hominy, rinsed and drained (optional) 2-3 fresh Tomatillos, finely diced 3 tbsp cornmeal + 1 cup ...