Geetha's Kitchen

Savory Oatmeal With Peas and Roasted Papadums A bowl of  warm Simply Savory Oatmeal is delicious and satisfying to dig into any morning/time! I often enjoy a bowl of savory oats with lots of veggies and beans stirred in for dinner too. It is just like the Oats Kanji with the addition of spices. You can of course make this into overnight oats by preparing everything the night before but cook it. In the morning (or anytime really) pop it in the microwave, in a pan, or pressure cooker for a fabulous and delightful breakfast! Try it and see for yourself. I typically use gluten-free rolled oats; they cook fast and don't need much planning. If you prefer to use steel-cut oats, see the Notes below for directions. Notes: Steel-cut oats will require more time to cook but is quite delicious prepared this way; allow about 30-40 minutes for cooking in a regular pan or pressure cook to reduce the time considerably. Cook steel-cut oats with the salt and spices according to the...

So simple, yet, so delicious! Just a few ingredients transforms winter squash into an wonderfully scrumptious creamy golden soup! Although we call it "Creme", there is not a drop of cream or other fat/oil in this lovely soup. Butternut/Pumpkin Creme is naturally gluten, dairy, and fat free. The pepper and cayenne complement the natural sweetness of the squash and nutmeg elevates the luscious golden cream to the next level. Use your favorite winter squash; or try any of the ones pictured below. We love this cream so well that I often make a double batch so there is plenty to enjoy and share with a friend. Butternut squash is often available already peeled and cut - the hardest part of prep already done! so it is easy peasy and quick. Onions maybe omitted; if you omit them, a pinch or two of freshly ground cumin maybe added. Butternut (Winter Squash) or Pumpkin Cream Pie Pumpkin in the back, Delicata in left corner, Butternut in the middle, and green Kaboc...

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...

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. ...