Microwave Masala Peanuts

I finally done and did it! I made the famous ‘Microwave Masala peanuts’. I have seen it across so many blogs and always have bookmarked it, but finally I got to make these yesterday. With summer finally here in Seattle, it has been a happy but hot weekend. I was feeling reluctant to go stand … [Read more…]

Quinoa Idli with Spicy Red Pepper Kuzhambu

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…]

Pear Bran Agave Muffins

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…]

Broccoli Bell Pepper Zunka

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…]

Cranberry Peanut Oatmeal Granola Bars

I have been looking for a suitable breakfast cereal bar, ever since I started Phase 2 and was allowed to eat a small portion of whole grains back into my diet. Although there are so many options available in the market, a very few met the constraints I had. I wanted the bars to be … [Read more…]

Quinoa Upma – A guest post for Krithi’s Kitchen

I think it has been mentioned so many times in both of our blogs, that it is redundant to mention that Krithi and I are college best friends and have been friends for 13 years now. We also share a love for food and cooking and often times find ourselves chatting about food or topics … [Read more…]