New Year. New challenges. New beginnings. With the last one year of my life being rife with changes, I can not exactly vouch that I am looking forward to encountering more flux in my life. But such is the nature of life. It throws a curve-ball at you when you least expect it. And the catch is that you cant even duck it
At the moment every little cell in by body is clamoring for things to calm down. It's almost like I need the break to recharge my batteries. A little respite before facing the next storm. Unfortunately, events seem to suggest otherwise. And I need to get battle-ready yet again even though I am feeling worn out.
So, for now I am doing everything possible to nourish by body and spirit. The healthy lifestyle that I have embarked on has definitely improved things to a large extent. But there are certain health issues that every woman in her thirties must deal with. And that calls for further refinement in the dietary habits. Plus including more of weight training in the fitness routine as those bones start losing more calcium than ever before.
This simple rice pudding is made of everything nice ( read calcium ) . But minus the sugar and spice !!
Read on for the recipe -
Preparation Time - 3 hours
Ingredients -
Preparation - Wash and soak the brown rice for 3-4 hours.
Cooking - Take the milk in a heavy bottomed pan and add the drained rice to it.
Bring to a boil on a medium flame. Add the cashews and raisins. Then reduce the flame and let it simmer for 2-3 hours.
Keep stirring at regular intervals.
The kheer will turn thick thick and creamy .
Finally add the chopped fresh figs and honey. Simmer for another 5 mins.
Remove from the flame and let it stand till it comes down to room temperature.
Serve immediately or chill for 20-30 mins before serving.
And don't forget to check out the super delicious and healthy 'Suji phirni with Apple and Cinnamon' by Parinaaz !!
Suji Phirni with Apple and Cinnamon
At the moment every little cell in by body is clamoring for things to calm down. It's almost like I need the break to recharge my batteries. A little respite before facing the next storm. Unfortunately, events seem to suggest otherwise. And I need to get battle-ready yet again even though I am feeling worn out.
So, for now I am doing everything possible to nourish by body and spirit. The healthy lifestyle that I have embarked on has definitely improved things to a large extent. But there are certain health issues that every woman in her thirties must deal with. And that calls for further refinement in the dietary habits. Plus including more of weight training in the fitness routine as those bones start losing more calcium than ever before.
This simple rice pudding is made of everything nice ( read calcium ) . But minus the sugar and spice !!
Read on for the recipe -
Preparation Time - 3 hours
Ingredients -
- 1 1/2 liters skimmed milk
- 3/4 cup Brown Basmati rice
- 3 cups chopped fresh figs / anjeer
- 2-3 tsp honey ( or add a little more if you prefer it sweeter )
- 10-12 cashews
- 3-4 tsp raisins
Preparation - Wash and soak the brown rice for 3-4 hours.
Cooking - Take the milk in a heavy bottomed pan and add the drained rice to it.
Bring to a boil on a medium flame. Add the cashews and raisins. Then reduce the flame and let it simmer for 2-3 hours.
Keep stirring at regular intervals.
The kheer will turn thick thick and creamy .
Finally add the chopped fresh figs and honey. Simmer for another 5 mins.
Remove from the flame and let it stand till it comes down to room temperature.
Serve immediately or chill for 20-30 mins before serving.
And don't forget to check out the super delicious and healthy 'Suji phirni with Apple and Cinnamon' by Parinaaz !!
Suji Phirni with Apple and Cinnamon