16 Bean Pulav/Biryani

If you have been following OhTastenSee, you know of my love for 16 bean soup mix. I love how its a perfect mixture of nutrition and so rich in protein, and I reach for my trusty stash of 16 bean soup mix, in so many ways except for the soup for which it is named … [Read more…]

Pepper Murukku

The weather in Seattle is quite predictable – it either rains or it doesn’t. 🙂 This Saturday was the former kind. It is said that even if you walk in the Seattle drizzle for 10 minutes you hardly get wet, and true locals hardly ever carry umbrellas. That’s not what happened… It rained like crazy … [Read more…]

Shirataki Noodle/Miracle Noodle Stir Fry

I had written a post about ‘Shirataki Noodles’ a few weeks back. This is a very simple stir fry and also a very versatile one. I usually add eggs and a whole bunch of veggies(any combination that I usually have on hand), spice it up any way you like it and you have yourself a … [Read more…]

Sago Rava Idli(Sabudana Idli/Javvarisi Idli)

I have never been one to make instant idlies or instant dosas, but off late those have become regular features in my kitchen. And, I am amazed at the number of varieties there are available and how easy and tasty these are. This is not so much of an instant recipe, but if you were … [Read more…]

Silken Tofu Chocolate Pudding(Low Carb/Gluten Free/Sugar free/Vegan/Paleo)

The month of February is a time where most of the chocolate recipes are posted. The month is a celebration of love and the season of aphrodisiac foods. Chocolate topping the list of aphrodisiacs in my list, I have chosen this quick and easy – low carb, sugar free, vegan and gluten free chocolate pudding. … [Read more…]

Food Find : Shirataki Noodles/Miracle Noodles

Being pre-diabetic and on the South Beach Diet I am always on the look out for healthy, low carb and interesting foods. Of late, I have discovered some pretty cool things, and I figured I should share them on OnTastenSee. I plan on doing a ‘Food Find’ post every other month. This will be a … [Read more…]