Event Round Up (July) - Healthy Fiber and Protein Rich Whole Grain

My first Event - "Healthy Fiber and Protein Rich Whole Grain" was very exciting and fun creating new recipes myself and to see other participants with their innovative ideas and healthy recipes.

First of all I would like to thank all of them for participating and making my first event a great success.

Here are the recipes from all the participants:

Ganga Sreekanth - My Favourite Foods 

Ragi Oats Puttu

Denny - Oh Taste n See 

Baked Ragi Lauki Kofta Curry

 Vatsala - Show and Tell

Brown Rice Dosa 

 

Umm Mymoonah -  Taste Of Pearl City

 Ragi and Banana Muffin 

 

Reva - kaarasaaram 

Moroccan Chickpea Salad with Ras El Hanout Spicemix

Neha - From my heart 

Quinoa filled bell peppers

Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal - Mharo Rajasthan's Recipes 

Tempered and Spiced Barley with Potato and Peas

Kaveri - :Palakkad Chamayal

Barley Coconut Milk Payasam  

Akheela - Torview

Savory Pancake

Veronica - Veronica's Kitchen

Chicken, Leak and Pearl Barley Soup

Vardhini - 1. Zesty Pallette

Tabbouleh using Quinoa

Vardhini - 2. Zesty Pallette

Baby Bell Peppers Stuffed with Quinoa and Potatoes

I know this event was a bit tough one, but received very healthy and creative recipes, so I would like to giveaway this small token of appreciation - Award to all the participants. Please accept this award and once again than you all for sending me your recipes.

I am hosting another Event - "BERRIES - STRAWBERRY - DESSERTS" for the month of August which starts from August 1st to August 31st. Hope to see many more new and creative recipes for this event!

I want this Berries event to be a continuous one, so created a Event Calender, so that volunteers are welcome to Guest Host this event for the forth coming months with their choice of berries and menu to choose.

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Vendakkai Thayir Pachadi/ Spicy Okra in yogurt sauce/ Bhindi Raita

I had a lot of veggies in the fridge the other day. But there were very few veggies 2 of each type and I had a handful of Okra. So I decided to make a festive menu with all the veggies on-hand. And I ended up making Sambar, rasam, 2 curry/poriyal varieties, appalam, and my all time favorite Okra raita.

It is a very simple and easy recipe. My mom makes it very often and of course she makes it very delicious too. Here is how I made it.

Ingredients:

Okra - About 8-10 small sized ones
Oil - 1/2 Tbsp
Mustard seeds - A few for tempering
Urad Dal - 1/4 Tsp for tempering
Chana Dal - 1/2 Tsp for tempering
Asafoetida /Hing - 1/8th of a Tsp
Turmeric Powder - A pinch
Red Chilli Powder - 1/8th of a Tsp
Curry Leaves - Optional (I did not use them)
Salt - To taste

Method:

• Cut the okra into small pieces about 1/2 an inch thickness and set it aside.

• In a pan heat oil. Once the oil is hot add in the mustard seeds, urad dal chana dal, asafoetida/hing, salt and curry leaves. Then add in the okra and fry well.

• Once the okra is cooked through, remove from flame and allow it to cool down completely.

• In a bowl take some yogurt and whisk it well to get a very smooth consistency.

• Add the cooled okra to the yogurt and mix well. Set aside for about 1/2 an hour before serving.

• Serve chilled or at room temperature with lunch or dinner.

Notes:

• Some like to deep fry the okra until it is dark brown. It depends on you whether you would like it to be deep fried or just cooked.
• You can choose not to add turmeric powder and red chilli powder.
• I did not have curry leaves. So I did not use them. You can add them for extra flavor.
• Thickness of yogurt depends on how you like it. I like it medium thick. I whisk it so that I get a smooth yogurt.

Grape Salsa with White Quinoa Tortilla Chips

I tasted this salsa at Anush's school when we all parents had potluck on the night of International Day. As soon as I tasted, I fell in love with it and very next day I went and got these grapes and tried my own version of the recipe and had a whole lot with the quinoa tortilla chips and ate as a dinner....means I ate so much. They actually served with the normal corn tortilla chips but ...you guys know me....I agree corn is good too...but wanted to add something new...so found these tortilla chips....now it's more healthier...the way I like it. :-)

Ingredients:

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1 lb seedless Red Grapes

1 Green Chili chopped fine

2 tbsp Parsely chopped fine

1 small Shallot chopped fine

6-7 Hot and Sweet Cherry Peppers chopped (this comes in a bottle similar to pickles)

1 tbsp Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 tsp Lemon Juice

Method:

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1. In a large mixing bowl half the grapes and add all the other ingredients and mix well.

2. Transfer this to a serving bowl and serve with your choice of tortilla chips or just eat it like a sweet and spicy fruit salad.

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