Based on the number of hits on ‘OhTastenSee’ – I have deduced that people are searching for and in general also trying out new recipes with the new health rave – ‘Quinoa’. I have mentioned about the health benefits of quinoa in my previous posts on Quinoa upma, Quinoa tomato baath and Quinoa dosa, and … [Read more…]
Bored of eating eggs for breakfast and yearning for something sweet but not sinful to start your day…these ‘Pear Bran Agave Muffins’ are your best bet. Made with whole wheat flour with an additional flavor boost from the wheat bran, these muffins pack a ton of nutriton and fiber. They are also tender, moist and … [Read more…]
Off late, I have been trying a lot of things for the first time. My last post was my first ‘Jam’ recipe. This post is my first post, roasting my own red peppers. I did it over an open flame and it is so easy. A jar of roasted red peppers costs about $4 at … [Read more…]
Collard  greens…sound foreign? Sure is. Or was, to me, when I first came her to the US. I slowly ventured to trying to new types of greens native to the American region and immediately loved Collard. It tastes very similarr and doesn’t have any bitter taste. It is packed with nutrition which is an added … [Read more…]
Once you discover the ease with which you can make frittatas, you will make them a regular part of your dinner menu. Yes, I said dinner. Who said frittatas are for breakfast only. I almost always make them for dinner. They make a very filling and protein rich meal. Here, I have combined whole eggs … [Read more…]
If you’re wondering what ‘Zunka’ is, like I did…here is a little intro: Zunka is traditional Maharashtrian dish, where vegetables are sauteed and then sprinkled with a spicy chickpea mixture, such that the chickpea mixture forms a crust around the veggies, adding flavor and texture to the veggies. It was originally devised by Marathi housewives … [Read more…]