Geetha's Kitchen

Cauliflower Lemon "Rice" (Grain-Free Lemon "Rice") is a delicious alternative to the fun and fabulous traditional Lemon Rice using finely chopped (riced) cauliflower instead of rice. This is a delectable recipe that is easy for family meals or potlucks. Serve Cauliflower Lemon "Rice" with crunchy papadams and your favorite curries as well as   Lemon Rice , Tamarind , or Yogurt Rice . To live for!! Note:  Heat the cauliflower just until heated through; remove promptly from heat as soon as it reaches desired tenderness. Since the cauliflower is finely chopped, it will become mushy if cooked too long. Mushy = No fun. 2-4 Servings Ingredients: 4 cups Cauliflower, riced (finely chopped) 1/2 - 1 tsp Oil (optional) 1/2 tsp Brown Mustard seeds 1 hot dry Red Chile, whole or broken into two 1 small pinch Asafoetida 1 stalk Fresh Curry Leaves, finely sliced Sea Salt to taste 1/4 - 1/2 tsp Turmeric 2 Limes/Lemons Toppings: 1/4 cu...

Cauliflower "Yogurt" Rice (Grain-Free "Yogurt Rice") is a delicious alternative to the traditional Yogurt Rice using finely chopped (aka riced) cauliflower instead of rice. Naturally gluten and dairy free, this is a delectable recipe that is easy for family meals or potlucks. "Yogurt" Rice is usually served with Indian mango , lime/lemon , or other pickles; it maybe accompanied by your favorite curries and Lemon/Lime Rice or Tamarind Rice . To live for!! 2 Servings Ingredients: 4 cups Cauliflower, riced (finely chopped or coarsely grated) 1 tsp Oil (optional) 1/2 tsp Brown Mustard seeds 1 hot Green Chile, whole or cored and minced 1 small pinch Asafoetida 1 stalk Fresh Curry Leaves, finely sliced Sea Salt to taste 2 cups Non-Dairy Yogurt Toppings and Garnishes: 1/4 cup Roasted Cashews Pomegranate Arils Ripe Mango, diced Carrots, shredded Fresh Cilantro, chopped Method: Heat a large skillet and add the oil if ...

This fresh tasting Tabbouleh makes a light meal or a refreshing snack/starter; offer with other wonderful Middle Eastern dishes such as Dolma (Rice stuffed Grape Leaves), Smoky Red Pepper OR  Regular  Hummus , White Bean Dip , Vegetable Caviar , Baba Ghanoush, etc for a more substantial meal. Notes:  This recipe maybe doubled or tripled etc as needed. Tabbouleh tastes fresh and is best enjoyed within a couple of days of making. The Tabbouleh maybe prepared with Quinoa or Cauliflower alone or both as prefereed.  You may use 2 Tbsp Bulgur (Cracked Wheat #1) soaked in about 1/2 cup of boiling water for 30 minutes instead of the quinoa or cauliflower if gluten is not a concern. Serves 2-4 Ingredients: 1/2 cup cooked Quinoa, cooled 1 cup Riced Cauliflower, raw or lightly cooked 1 large bunch Italian Parsley 1 large handful fresh Spearmint 1 small Persian Cucumber, finely diced 1 ripe Roma Tomato, diced finely and drained 1/2 ...

Wow, no fat added in this luscious Aloo Gobhi - an all time favorite dish you can enjoy guilt free! Roasting leaves one free to do other things. If you wish, Aloo Gobhi maybe cooked on stove top; cook in a skillet or Dutch Oven with a tight-fitting lid on low heat until the veggies are tender and then uncover to finish cooking for the moisture to evaporate a bit so the veggies are not soggy. I usually serve Aloo Gobhi with roti , rice or other grains and a bean dish like Dal , Rajma , Dal Makhani , or Chole and some type of a chopped salad . Delicious! Variations: Add colorful sweet peppers, carrot slices, and/or peas - whatever is in the fridge or suits your fancy at the time. About 6 - 8 Servings Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, separated into bite-sized florets 3 Medium Potatoes, scrubbed clean and cubed 1 medium Onion, diced 1 Tbsp freshly grated Ginger 1 tsp ground Garam Masala 1 Tbsp Kasoori Methi (dried Fenugreek leaves) 3-4 Tbsp fresh Cilantro, chopped + extra...

A great and tasty side dish or filling for parathas and roll-ups! The dry fenugreek leaves and the combination of spices make this an uncommonly delicious curry. You can cook this dish two ways: if you stir-fry only partially covered, you will have a dry curry; if you cook it covered most of the time, you will have a bit juicier curry. So your choice - would you prefer a dry curry or a juicy one? 4 to 6 Servings Ingredients: 1 medium Cauliflower, coarsely chopped 1 large Onion, finely chopped 1 large ripe Tomato, finely chopped 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen (optional) 2 Tbsp Dry Fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi) Spice Mix: 1 Tbsp EACH Chana and Toor Dals 2 tsp Coriander Seeds 1 tsp Cumin Seeds 8 whole Black Pepper 2 dry red chiles (or use 1/4 - 1/2 tsp cayenne) 1/2 tsp Turmeric 1/2 tsp Sea Salt Tadka/Thalippu: 1 Tbsp Oil 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp Kalonji seeds (Nigella) 1/4 tsp Fennel seeds Method: Spice Mix: Combine the dals, coriander and cumin seed...

Make mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes! It is guaranteed to be a taste treat and a healthy alternative to the traditional mashed potatoes. It is quite satisfying and the best thing is it is good for you! For a variation, saute one tablespoon finely chopped ginger (and more green chilies if you like it really spicy) with the onion mixture; then add 1/2 tsp turmeric and 2 finely chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft before adding the cauliflower. Chopped cilantro is another flavorful addition stirred in just before serving. Serve hot sprinkled with one teaspoon Garam Masala or freshly ground toasted cumin seeds. Garam Masala is a spice mix which is available in Indian markets. 4 Servings Ingredients: 1 Cauliflower (about 1 lb), coarsely chopped 1 White or Brown skinned Onion 1 clove Garlic 1 Tbsp Olive Oil/butter 1 tsp Sea Salt 1 green chili, hot or mild 1 small bunch Regular or Garlic Chives Freshly ground black pepper, to serve Butter, to serve (optional) Method: Cho...

Here is a simple, quick, and delicious pasta dish my whole family enjoys. Vegans can boost the protein by adding any kind of dark leafy greens, cooked beans and more roasted nuts/seeds instead of the cheese. Almonds provide more protein (and fewer calories) than pine nuts. 12 Servings Nutrition Information Per Serving (using pine nuts): 245 calories; 11.58 g Protein; 32.88 g Carbohydrates; 8.84 g Fat; 6.65 g Fiber Ingredients: 1 lb dry pasta, any type 1 small Cauliflower, about 1 lb 1 bunch Broccoli, about 1 lb 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes 1 clove Garlic or to taste 1 Red Onion 1 sprig each, Fresh Sage and Marjoram Salt and Freshly ground Black Pepper to taste 1/4 cup Fresh Basil leaves 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 tsp crushed Red Chili Flakes (Optional) 2 oz. toasted Pine Nuts or Slivered Almonds 4 oz. grated rennetless Parmesan Cheese  Method: To toast the nuts, stir-cook them in a dry skillet over medium heat until very lightly...