PEARL BARLEY AND PEARL SAATVA

HOW TO USE? Pearl barley/Pearl barley flour can be cooked, boiled, baked or added to your whole wheat flour or also you can make lemon Barley Water. Pearl barley flour is added in your diet along with LOW CARB FOODS to reduce weight amazingly for good. *WHERE DOES PEARL BARLEY FLOUR AS A HEALTH SUPPLIMENT ? Pearl barley/pearl barley Satva contents are most vital for good health and include high fibers anti oxidants. TO COOK PEARL BARLEY= Take 1 cup Pearl Barley- rinse in water & set aside Take 4 cups water in a pan bring to boil Add Pearl Barley & cook for 45 minutes or pressure cook 5 whistles allow to cool Than remove strain barley water serve kernels as side dish add lemon to barley water can be stored in fridge. Pearl Barley Flour = Add 1 part to 3 parts of whole wheat flour, can make porridge pan cakes,pastry,bread Hard bread rotis parathas & cookies. TO MAKE LEMON BARLEY WATER = take 1 fresh lemon 2 tsp barley flour 2 pinch table salt 3 cup water cook for 45 minutes then cool it filter add sugar lemon & make Re-freshing energy drink. Barley water can be added to baby foods, milk as a healthy drink & body coolants in summers. Pearl Barley and Mushroom Pilaf Recipe: Makes 4 servings of barley pilaf. Ingredients:*1/2 cup fresh sliced mushrooms*2 tsp olive oil*1 cup pearl barley*3 cups vegetable broth*2 tbsp chopped green onions (scallions)*1/4 tsp crushed dried rosemary*2 tbsp grated fresh Parmesan cheese. Preparation: Heat olive oil in saucepan; add mushrooms and Sautee until limp. Add barley, vegetable broth, green onion and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 45 minutes or until Pearl barley is tender and liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over barley pilaf and serve. Barley Khichdi Recipe Ingredients *11/2 tablespoons butter or ghee*¼ teaspoon cumin seeds*1/8 teaspoon asafetida, optional*1 green chili, slit. Optional*½ onion, minced*1 small tomato, chopped finely*¼ teaspoon turmeric powder*½ cup pearled barley*¼ scant cup yellow moong dal. Substitute with masoor dal*A squeeze of lemon, optional Chopped cilantro for garnish Method 1. Heat ghee in a medium sauce pan. Add the cumin seeds. When they sizzle, add asafetida and green chili. Stir for 30 seconds.2. Then add onions. Sautee on medium heat till the onions are soft (don’t let them brown).3. Add the tomatoes, and cook till they are soft.4. Add turmeric, Pearl barley and Moong dal. Stir for a few seconds.5. Add 3 cups of water and salt.6. Bring the water to a boil. Then reduce heat to low, put a lid on the pan, and let it simmer till the barley is cooked. about 20 minutes. If you want the barley to be softer, cook it longer. During cooking, if the khichdi dries up, add water as needed, 1/2 cup at a time. Turn off heat, and add a squeeze of lemon, if using.

FOX TAIL MILLET SALAD RECIPE

1 cup FOX TAIL MILLET 2 cups water Cook the millet in water just as you would cook rice. Serve with vegetables, dal, etc. COLD SALAD Let the fox tail millet to cool down. Once it is cold, add small pieces of seasonal fruits and seasonal raw vegetables. You can marinate it with olive oil and rock salt to taste. Dry fruits can be optional.

what is PEARL BARLEY?

Pearled barley is a nutritious grain that supports a healthy lifestyle. It is processed a step further than other types of barley. All barley must have the hull removed to make it edible. However, the bran is also removed from pearled barley. This makes it easier to prepare as it cooks faster. It is also more palatable than barley that retains most of its bran. It is an excellent low fat, low cholesterol food. One cup of the cooked grain provides 193 calories with 6 from fat. It is a good source of dietary fiber, energy, protein, vitamins and minerals. Dietary Fiber: One cup provides 6 grams or 24 percent of the recommended daily value. Fiber adds bulk to food which facilitates proper digestion and healthy bowel functions. When you consume foods with high fiber levels, you feel full faster. This lowers food consumption. The reduced calorie intake supports weight loss goals. High fiber diets also help to prevent obesity. Research has established that fiber plays a vital role in disease prevention and management. It binds to cholesterol and toxins in the digestive tract and assists the body in their elimination. This helps to prevent rectal cancer and colon cancer. Protein: Virtually all bodily functions require protein. It occurs in all areas of the body and supports various functions. Proteins are a source of energy and help in the distribution of oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. They help to repair and build damaged or worn out body tissues. Proteins also assist in the formation of new cells. Many enzymes and hormones utilize protein as one of their fundamental components. Proteins also play a vital role in the body’s immunity, since they fight infections and diseases. Barley is a good grain source of protein. One cup provides 4 grams or 7 percent of the recommended daily value. B-Complex Vitamins: Barley is an excellent source of several of the B vitamins. It contains good amounts of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and B9. These vitamins play a vital role in metabolism and energy production. Vitamin B3 facilitates energy production at the cellular level. Vitamin B6 facilitates the break down of proteins. This enables various growth and repair functions in the body to be undertaken. Vitamin B9 or folic acid is a vital nutrient especially for pregnant women. It helps in the healthy development of the fetus. It also reduces the risk of birth defects. Along with vitamin B6, B9 also supports formation of red blood cells. B vitamins facilitate the activities of various enzymes in the body. They promote healthy skin and proper functioning of the nervous system. Iron: Iron plays a vital role in the formation and functions of red blood cells. This is because it is a fundamental constituent of hemoglobin, which transports oxygen to tissues and organs throughout the body. Iron facilitates the activities of many enzymes that play a role in energy production. It is also believed to have anti-cancer properties, which boosts the immune system. One cup of cooked pearled barley provides 12 percent of the recommended daily value. Selenium: This trace mineral supports the immune system and activities of the thyroid gland. Selenium deficiency increases susceptibility to viral infections. It can also trigger thyroid disorders. One cup of cooked pearled barley provides 20 percent of the recommended daily value. Source: www.fitday.com

MILLETS

What are millets? Millets are small-seeded grasses that are hardy and grow well in dry zones as rain-fed crops, under marginal conditions of soil fertility and moisture. Millets are one of the oldest foods known to humans and possibly the first cereal grain to be used for domestic purposes. Millets are also unique due to their short growing season. They can develop from planted seeds to mature, ready to harvest plants in as little as 65 days. This is important in heavily populated areas. When properly stored, whole millets will keep for two or more years. Why eat millets? Nutrition: They are highly nutritious, non-glutinous and not acid forming foods. Hence they are soothing and easy to digest. They are considered to be the least allergenic and most digestible grains available. Compared to rice, especially polished rice, millets release lesser percentage of glucose and over a longer period of time. This lowers the risk of diabetes. Millets are particularly high in minerals like iron, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. Finger millet (Ragi) is the richest in calcium content, about 10 times that of rice or wheat. Environmental: Unlike rice and wheat that require many inputs in terms of soil fertility and water, millets grow well in dry regions as rainfed crops. By eating millets, we will be encouraging farmers in dryland areas to grow crops that are best suited for those regions. This is a step towards sustainable cropping practices where by introducing diversity in our diets, we respect the biodiversity in nature rather than forcefully changing cropping patterns to grow wheat and rice everywhere How do I cook them? Most millets can be cooked like rice. Millets can replace rice in various dishes such as idli, dosa, payasam/kheer. Millet flour can be used to make rotis. Bhoole Bisre Anaj – The Forgotten Foods”, Navdanya

JOIN US FOR AN INNOVATIVE WORKSHOP ON "SQUARE FOOT GARDENING (SFG)" AT PUNE ON 18 AUG 2013.

Grow your own vegetables...anytime of the year!

Anywhere: on the farm, your terrace, balcony, patio or garden…

ü  Effortless method (any one from a child to an adult can do it)…

ü  Organic and environmentally friendly...

ü  Don’t need to have any prior experience in agriculture or gardening...

Date: 18 Aug 2013

Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Venue: Indradhanushya Paryavaran Kendra (near Mhatre Bridge, Pune)

Contribution: Rs. 700/- per person. (Payable on the day of the workshop at the above venue).

ü  Note: We have limited seats, so kindly register by Friday, 9th Aug 2013.

ü  Contact Person: Mr. Meher Gadekar (Mob. 9921331158).

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Resource Person: Mr. Anil Kapur (Bangalore)

MORNING SESSION

ü  8 am to 8:45 am – Registration & Breakfast

ü  8:45 to 9:15 am – Orientation

ü  9:15 am - Film: An Introduction to SFG, by the creator Mel Bartholomew.

ü  10:00 am to 12:30 pm – Hands-on Session:

Topics covered:

ü  Kinds of tools required

ü  How to mix and put the soil

ü  How to plant & sow

ü  How to transplant & shift

ü  Watering

ü  How to start a nursery

ü  Protecting – covering with various kinds of nets, cages and boards

ü  Vertical Farming

Lunch

ü  12:30 to 1:30 pm

AFTERNOON SESSION

ü  1:30 pm to 4:30 pm - Hands-on session:

Topics covered:

ü  Kinds of boxes one can use and its practical usage

ü  What vegetables to grow in which season

ü  Caring for seeds

ü  Harvesting

ü  Caring for individual plants

ü  Film: How to make a ‘vertical frame’

ü  Pest Control

ü  Compost

ü  Question & answers

CONCLUDING SESSION

ü  4:30 pm to 5:00 pm - Snacks & Goodbyes..