I get very bored with the typical soft taco that is served in my house hold.  Tonight I decided to try something completely different.  I made the usual guac, chopped up fresh tomatoes, romaine lettuce and shredded some sharp white cheddar cheese.  The beans on the other hand I wanted to taste different.

We bought a soft taco dinner kit which comes with a taco seasoning packet and taco sauce.  I warmed up the soft tacos in the microwave and took the can of vegetarian refried beans and spiced it up using the taco sauce and a few other ingredients.  I warmed the beans in a sauce pan, added a packet of Sazon, the entire packet of taco sauce and 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro.  I must say it added the right kick I looked for.  Usually I hesitate to try anything new at home especially since my family is full of picky eaters (minus my dad, he is like a vacuum. We give him the leftovers).

Next time I want to add some sauteed veggies to my tacos or maybe use a different kind of bean rather than refried.

More food for your thoughts later readers!

Peace, love and no beef!

Guramrit

So I have decided I really do not like dhal. Especially black dhal.  My cousin’s wife made dhal and subzi today.  Her subzi consisted of spiced peas and mushrooms, which was unlike any subzi I have ever had before.  The dhal was bland and boring.  It was incredibly soupy and not what I was in the mood for.  My favorite part was the crispy paranthas.  I love the way my cousin’s wife makes the paranthas.  They are crispy and square, rather than circular which is traditional.

Don’t get me wrong, not all dhal is bad.  I just don’t like it.

I think I need a break from Indian food.  But I still want Masala Dosa.

More next time readers!

Peace, love and no beef.

Guramrit

Last night my dad decided he wanted to have a late dinner at Bukhara Bistro in Yonkers. Since I basically lost my appetite waiting for my aunt, uncle and cousin to show up I thought it was a good idea to try the Navratan Vegetarian Thali.  In India they give you a plate with little bowls of different dishes, rice and usually Tandoori Naan/Roti.  This way you can have a little bit of each dish without over eating.

Here is what a thali looks like:

Courtesy of Google Images

[Note: All regions of India serve thali’s with different dishes!]

My dish came with a subzi (spiced mixed vegetables), dhal (lentils made in a soupy, stew like manner), paneer dilruba (home-made indian cheese in a tomato cream sauce), raita (yogurt with herbs), basmati rice, achaar (pickle), naan and 2 gulab jamans (my favorite rose-water, milk and honey pastry served in a warm sweet honey sauce).  Of course I shared this with my dad and ate as much as I could handle.  I immediately went for the paneer, which is my favorite.  I had a little bit of dhal (it was decent but not my favorite), a good amount of raita and half of the large piece of naan presented to us.

As usual I had my mango lassi at hand and my spoon ready for the gulab jaman.

By sharing this meal I was able to cut my calories in half.  The thing that made this dish even better was that the meal was presented in small bowls for easy portion control and easy sampling.

That’s all for now!

Peace, love and no beef!

Guramrit

Eat three meals a day! Eat a fulfilling breakfast, decent lunch and a small dinner.  Try and snack throughout the day as well to keep your metabolism up.  Guess what? It works.  I have more energy (naps do help!) and have lost 5 pounds.  I also work out 5 to 6 days a week in 45 minutes increments.

I will be back later for some more foodie advice.

Peace, love and no beef!

Guramrit

Today my boyfriend, his family and I went to see Fuerza Bruta.  Before subjecting ourselves to standing on our feet for 70 minutes we decided to grab a bite to eat nearby at Cosi [Union Square, 14th Street].  I never heard of Cosi before but my boyfriend’s brother insisted we go there.

I get into random moods for food and decided I craved a sandwich.  I ordered a Roasted Vegetable Sandwich with a side of Creamy Tomato Basil soup.  The sandwich was spread with a feta cheese dressing, topped with romaine lettuce and an assortment of roasted vegetables: yellow squash, red bell peppers, onions and mushrooms.  The bread itself was crunchy, whole grain and perfectly salted.  The soup was a perfect complement with the right amount of creaminess to counteract the acidity of the tomatoes.  I was in soup and sandwich heaven.  I did like the soup better but the two worked wonderfully together.

I hope you go visit Cosi the next time you visit Union Square.

Peace, love and no beef!

Guramrit