JFI-Soya... A Power Packed Round-up

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Presenting, the mega round-up of JFI-Soya, with 86 delicious entries from over 75 people from all over the world who are passionate about food. Not just any food, here you will find healthy food which never compromises on taste department. All you food bloggers and non-bloggers never leave a chance to amaze and impress me with your unique and innovative recipes. The response from everyone is quite overwhelming and really inspiring. Some of you cooked Soya for the first time, some cooked it in spite of not being very fond of them and for some bloggers it was the very first food blog event they participated in. Thank you, friends for your enthusiasm and contribution.

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Snacks & Starters

(Crunchy & Munchies, Soups & Salads, Kebabs, Cutlets & Tikkas, Baked & Fried Goodies)

• Sangeeth Raghunathan from Art of cooking Indian food - Soy Meal Maker
• G.Pavani from Food Lovers- Soya Masala Pakkoda
• JZ from Tasty Treat- Tandoori Tofu
• Laavanya from Cookery Corner- Spicy Baked Tofu
• Divya Kudua from Easy Cooking- Gobi Manchurian
• Lubna Karim from Yummy Food- Roasted Soya Beans
• Sireesha from Mom's Recipies- Sweet Corn Soup
• Nidhi from Sizzling Bites- Tofu Manchurian
• Padma from Padma's Kitchen- Healthy Zucchini Soya Cakes
• Rajani from Vegetarian in Me- Tofu Tikka Masala
• Bhawna Gupta from From my Plate- Vegetable Dumpling Soup
• DK from Culinary Bazaar- Tofu Kebabs
• Suma Rajesh from Suma's Cuisine- Mushroom Manchurian Fry
• EC from Simple Indian Food- Tofu Tikka
• Alka from Sindhi Rasoi- Soy Bean Tikki
• Karuna from Foodie by nature- Tandoori Soy Kabaabs
• Sharadha Sankar from Choicest Healthy Recipes - Sprouted Soya Beans Sundal
• Shilpa from Aayi's Recipes- Soya Batata Vada
• Sukanya from Sukanya's Musings- Soya Chilly Tikka
• Bharathy from Spicy Chilly- Soya Chunk Cutlets
• Nupur from Cinnamon Hut- Soyabean Patties/Tikkis
• Usha from My Spicy Kitchen- Edamame

Side Dish
(Curry, Stir Fry, Masala)

• Divya Vikram from Dil Se- Chilli Tofu
• Aartee from From the Kitchen- Baby Corn with Soya
• Pallavi from All Thingz Yummy- Quick and Easy Tofu Stir Fry
• Sunshinemom from Tongue Ticklers- Soya Matar Pasanda
• Sweatha from Tasty Curry Leaf- Peas Tofu Masala
• Sujatha from Spicy Khazana- Thai Basil Curry with Tofu
• TBC from The Budding Cook- Thoran with Edamame and Black Beans
• SriLekha from Me and My Kitchen- Soya Beans Curry
• Bhawana from Tastes Of India- Spinach With Soya Chunks
• Bhawana from Tastes Of India- Methi Granule Masala
• Lavi from Home Cook's Recipes- Soy Kaima Curry
• EC from Simple Indian Food- Tofu Peas Masala
• EC from Simple Indian Food- Tofu Butter Masala
• Alka from Sindhi Rasoi- Soybean in Gravy
• Aartee from From the Kitchen- Soya and Spinach Curry
• Maya from Konkan World - Veggie Stir Fry
• Nirmala from Amma's Special- Soya Palak Kootu
• Meera from Enjoy Indian Food- Soybean Ambat
• Priya from Akshayapaatram- Soy Chunks & Roasted Potatoes in Tomato Gravy
• Archana Gurunathan from My Culinary Endeavours- Soya Methi
• Indrani from Appyayan- Soya Muttar
• Deepika from Recipe For Dee-saster- Soya Kofta in Palak Gravy
• Jayashree from Spice and Curry - Beetroot Soya Curry
• Vidya’s Soy Sukke

Vidya says,

Soy Beans or Edamame or like my daughter, Kiki, calls it Dora Beans! God bless the person to came up with such an innovative idea of putting this nutrient-packed-humble soy bean in a Dora pouch. My girl loves it... the "Dora" pack i mean...& sometimes the soy beans. Thus, i can somehow get this in her diet now. I wish all the good vegetables, someday, come in Dora & mickey & donald & Tinkerbell ... pouches & my girl spots it in the freezer aisle & say "Mommy i want [to eat] that" Being a Konkani only thing that comes to my head is sukke. Do a punn (tadka), add chopped vegetable/green beans, add salt, little water let cook covered. To wards the end add freshly scraped coconut. So here is my entry to JFI – Soy,

Ingredients:
All the dora pouches in a Dora-Soy pack
1 tsp mustard seed
1 tsp cumin
2 greenn chillies
1 tsp urad dal
a salt to taste
3 tsp oil
3 tbsp freshly scraped coconut

Method:

Heat oil. Add mustard, urad dal & cumin. As they crackle, add green chillies.
After a couple of minutes add Dora Beans. Cook on medium heat, covered, for 6-7 minutes.
Add freshly scraped coconut and salt & mix it well. Serve!

Suggestions:

I might also say that Dora beans are just as good when prepared as per instructions on pouch.
May be add bite size potatoes, before adding Dora beans, & fry them golden.
May be add a sprig of curry leaf.

• Arundathi from My Food Blog- Kung Pao Tofu
• Krishna Kavita from Mallemaala- Tofu Bhujia
• Notyet100 from Asankhana- Tofu in Tandoori Masala
• Suchaitha & Kaushalya from Krishnaarpanam- Tofu Sambal
• Vidya from Delectable Vegetarian Recipes- Scrambled Tofu
• Vidya from Delectable Vegetarian Recipes- Tofu Chutney

Main Course
(Rice, Noodles, Pasta, Dosa, Uttappam, Pancakes, Breads, Parathas)

• Aartee from From the Kitchen- Vegetable Pasta
• Aartee from From the Kitchen- Eight Step Biriyani
• Pallavi from All Thingz Yummy- Vegetarian Chili with Soy
• Cham from Spice Club- Spaghetti & Soy Balls
• Dershana from The Footloose Chef- Soya Uthappam
• Yasmeen from Health Nut- Soy Biryani
• Jai & Bee from Jugalbandi- Soba Noodles with Soybeans, Beet Greens and Swiss Chard
• Sireesha from Mom's Recipies- Chinese Fried Rice
• Vaishali from Holy Cow- Lemony Soy- Corn Pancakes
• Supriya Nathu from Queen of My Kitchen- Soy Pulao
• Apu from Annarasa- Vegetarian Chilli Con Soya
• Meera from Dindin Tonight- "Ground Beef" & Ricotta Pesto Lasagna
• Vani from Illatharasi- Soya Nuggets Biriyani
• Vaishali from Holy Cow- Soymilk Pompoms
• Lakshmi from Cooking Station- Vegetarian Fried Rice
• Divya Kannan from And a little bit more- Soba Noodles with Tofu Crisps
• Lavi from Home Cook's Recipes- Power Wrap Chapathi with Soy Flakes
• Pavani from Cook's Hideout- Grilled Tempeh w/ Broccoli Rabe & Red Pepper
• Zlamushka from Burnt Mouth- Minced Meat With Radishes
• Geetha from The Fragrant Kitchen- Zesty Tofu Toss
• Geetha from The Fragrant Kitchen- Savoury Soya Pancakes/Soya Dosai
• Medhaa from Cook With Love- Soya Nuggets Biryani
• Jayashree from Kailas Kitchen- Soya Vaangi Bhath
• Aparna from My Diverse Kitchen- Multi- Wholegrain Flour Bread
• Srivalli from Cooking 4 all Seasons- Stuffed Tofu Parathas
• Meera from Dindin Tonight- Sizzling Fajita Whole Wheat Pita
• Rashmi from Delhi Belle- Bánh mì
• RC from Red Chillies- Soybean Dosa and Potato Bhaji
• Sia from Monsoon Spice- Sweet Chilli-Lime Tofu with Wok Steamed Spinach & Quinoa
• Divya from And a little bit more...- Soybean and Green Pepper Fried Rice
  

Drinks & Dessert
(Milk, Yogurt, Smoothie, Cakes)

• Priya from Live To Cook- Soy Yogurt
• KC from Kits Chow- Soy Milk
• Madhuram from Eggless Cooking- Eggless Chocolate Cake
• Srimathi from Few Minute Wonders- Smoothie

… And that’s it friends. I leave with 86 soya recipes which I am sure will inspire you to cook for a very long time. Kudus to all of you for sending power packed entries and making it one-stop-shop for all Soy lovers. Thank you everyone for your active participation and another big thank you to dear Indira for giving me this wonderful opportunity to host Jihva with my favourite ingredient.

As usual, I have double checked all the entries I received through e-mails. Do let me know if your entry failed up to show here. I apologise for any omission and please drop a line at comment section or mail me at sia[at]monsoonspice[dot]com and I will update the round-up accordingly.

Your search for healthy recipes doesn’t stop just here…. Get moving and shop for more whole grains because Sug at Tasty Palettes is hosting this months Jihva-Whole Grains.