03/01/2012

  • Strategy for Success Recipe 1 - "Khichadi" 3 servings

    Khichadi Porridge (rice/lentils/bouillon) 3 servings

    1/2 cup brown basmati rice
    1/2 cup red lentils
    3 cups water
    3 tsp veg bouillon powder (3 cubes?)

    Rinse rice and lentils. Bring them to boil in 3c. water. Cover and simmer on low heat for 45 min. Mix in bouillon simmer for another 15 min or to taste. Let cool a bit to thicken and firm up.

    approximate nutrition per 1.5 cup serving
    179 calories
    34 gr carbs
    9.53 gr protein
    1 gr fat
    3.08 gr fiber

    Serve like a side of grits or mashed potatoes or rice.

    This morning I enjoyed it plain as a savoury porridge. Tonight I enjoyed it topped with a Patak's Kabocha Squash Curry and with two Wasa Hearty Rye crackers. Tea and a Lara Bar for dessert.