Recap of A-Z themed Blogging Marathon # 32

We did a month long A- Z themed blogging marathon last month. We had 4 categories – Baked , Regional , International / Fusion Food and a Misc category.

Here is a recap of the posts…..

A – Azuki Bean Brownies -I kick started this marathon with a healthy ‘No flour’ brownie made with Azuki bean.I never baked a flour-less dish before and this one is both tasty and very healthy….

B – Butterfly Pea Flower Drink – I can never forget the search for the flower to make this drink. Just when I wanted to make this, the plant in my garden was infested. So I had to search the neighborhood and I did! I finally found one near an apartment and got loads of flowers! Each time I walk that way, this recipe pops up in my mind….

C – Congyou Bailuobosi – A simple cold salad from the place that was my second home….

D – Dates Cake – Eggless / No milk / No butter!!! – A very healthy bake that was so moist and no one believed when I told them it had no egg/butter / milk!!!

E – Elaneer Payasam [Tender coconut Kheer] – A simple and refreshing Kheer from my home town…..

F – Falooda – Ice cream Falooda And Kulfi Falooda – Two yummy ways to chill out….

G– Gatte Ka Pulao – When looking out for recipes with this alphabet, the one in the drafts came to my rescue. A simple dish from Rajastan….

H– Huo Guo – A virtual tour of a restaurant / eating style in China….

I – Italian Bhel Puri Salad – A totally different take on an Indian street food and Italy’s pride!!!

J – Jui Cai Bing / Chinese Scallion Pancakes- A famous and flavorful street food from China

K – Kiri bhat and Chilli Sambal -A simple Rice dish which turns to an lip smacking one when pared with a spicy Chutney all the way from Sri Lanka….

L–Leprechaun Shake / Shamrock Shake- I never knew this shake existed till I made this for one of the events. The kids loved the color!!!

M – Mysore Rasam -A rasam / soup from Karrnataka that has ground coconut added to it!

N – Nannari Sherbet – A refreshing beverage that is usually sold on the streets during summer times…

O – Olo Kobi Bhaja – I wanted to make something with Oats since its my favorite. Yet changed it to this simple Turnip stir fry from Odisa…

P – Pirandai Thuvaiyal – A healthy chutney made from a herb….

Q– Qahwa Arabaia – Coffee is not just a beverage to sip up and relax but many a feuds and fights have been settled over this exotic Arabian coffee….

R– Ragi cupcakes – A healthy bake with finger millet flour….

S– Savory Semolina – Vegetable Bake – The baked version of the regular Upma!!!!

T– Thoodhuvalai Rasam – Another herbal rasam / Soup

U – Undrallu Sundal and Undrallu Payasam/ Ammini Kozhukkatai & Paal Kozhukattai – Few of the Ganesh Chaturthi Prasad found its place in this marathon…..

V – Vetrilai Poondu Sadham with Nelikkai Pachadi – Betel leaf Garlic Rice with Gooseberry in Yogurt Sauce, a dish from my hometown full of medicinal properties….

W- Wonton Noodle Soup -An eternal Chinese favorite that made me so nostalgic….

X– Xi Fan -A simple yet nutritious Conjee / porridge that is a breakfast staple in China

Y – Yangmei – Bay Berry – A tangy-sweet berry that was our favorite when we liven in China…..

Z – Zensen Soup – I rounded off the marathon with this filling soup that has spinach and other vegetables…..

I took advantage of the ‘Baby on Board’ clause where we need not follow the number of recipes per theme.

Regional Recipes

Elaneer payasam
Falooda
Gatte Ka Pulao
Mysore Rasam
Olo Kopi Bhaja
Undrallu sundal and Undrallu Payasam
Vetrilai Poondu sadham and Nellikai pachadi

Baked Recipes

Azuki bean Brownies
Dates cake
Ragi Cupcakes
Savory semolina – vegetable bake

International / Fusion Recipes

Congyou biloubosi
Italian Bhel Puri Salad
Jui Cai Bing
Kiri Bhat and Chili Sambal
Qahwa Arabia
Wonton Noodle soup
Xi Fan
Zensen soup

Misc posts / Non recipe Food posts

Butterfly pea flower drink
Huo Guo
Leprechaun Shake
Nanari Sherbet
Pirandai Thuvaiyal
Thudhuvalai rasam
Yang mei

Hope you enjoyed this recap. I enjoyed compiling this list. While I was searching for the recipes,I learnt a lot of new stuffs and I have tried of a lot of new recipes too. Also I have bookmarked tons of recipes from my fellow Blogging marathoners. A huge Thanks to Srivalli for coming up with such a great idea!!!!