My physical therapist (an elite marathoner himself) said that my yo-yo running is a big reason for my constant state of injury (you name it, I've had it). If I want to run the kinds of marathon times that I am dreaming of, I am going to have to get consistent to avoid injury. He made me a training schedule unlike any that I have ever seen before. It never lets up. Nope. Not until I hit 60 miles a week, anyway. Then I get one measly week of 45 miles, then right back to 60. On top of the miles, he wants me to spin hard twice a week, one hour for each session. After Boston, I am expected to keep a weekly average of 40 miles... but don't let me get ahead of myself.
If I am going to make it through another hour of spinning, I need a reward. A sweetly spiced one. That's just the type of girl that I am.
So, as Indian grandmothers worldwide are turning over in their graves, this skinny, white chick is going to make an attempt at cooking with cardamom... the green kind, in pods... Gasp.
Orange Scented Brown Rice Pudding (Kheer)
with Pistachios & Cardamom
With my revamped, healthier Indian style rice pudding, just finishing up on the stove... I am quite excited for the outcome... which I won't be able to have until after spinning, because it needs to cool. If all is well with this rice pudding (which smells fantastic right now!), the recipe will follow... if not... we'll try again!
So far...
Brown basmati rice and cardamom pods
Organic fat free milk
Chopped pistachios and natural cane sugar w/orange zest
Let the waiting begin!
...Later today... (post spinning)
Success!!
My first attempt at Indian rice pudding (Kheer)!
I'll have the recipe up tomorrow.
*Please note* Kheer is not a thick pudding like traditional western puddings. It is thin, yet very tasty!
