Product: Tasty Bite Jodhpur Lentils – $3.29+
My kitchen is turning into a little Indian food mecca these days. And while I would love to prepare a curry or some other vegetarian dish from India, I haven’t had a moment to really explore the proper spices and ingredients…yet. I do intend to do something from scratch soon, but the timing has been off on these busy days.
But, that’s why a company called Tasty Bite exists. Because what Tasty Bite has on grocery shelves is a little spice and a little flavor of India in an easy to microwave pouch.
It’s as easy as making up some jasmine rice and then putting the little pouch of goodness into the microwave for about two minutes or less. Then at the beep…your dinner is served. And let me tell you, these little pouches pack a flavor punch.
Tonight, I pulled the Jodhpur Lentils out of my pantry to give a try. These yellow lentils were flavored with the usual suspects when it comes to Indian cooking – cumin, turmeric and chilies. There is a hint of garlic in the sauce. It’s just amazing flavor. And lentils are a fantastic source of protein. If you’re like me, a vegetarian athlete, getting enough protein in the diet can be a bit of a challenge. But lentils are a good way to incorporate that into the diet. And ethnic food like this makes the perfect way to infuse these protein-packed wonders into the diet.
I found the Jodhpur Lentils to be a bit mild by my usual Indian fare standards. But, that was okay as I was running soon after ingesting it. That being said, I found it still to be packed with the right flavors and delicious texture. The yellow color is beautiful and when I mixed these up with the rice, it made for a filling but light meal in the end. The mild flavor, while I am used to bold, spicy flavors, I didn’t find to be a letdown. It was a nice blend of heat and mild flavor. In the end, it was just what the palate needed.
So, if you love Indian food but are afraid of the spice that sometimes accompanies it, I recommend the Jodhpur Lentils by Tasty Bite. It’s a mild introduction to a fantastic culture of flavor and spices. And when you can’t get it from India itself or a local Indian restaurant, then Tasty Bite provides a perfect substitute. I promise…these are amazing.
Oh, and this little package of yellow lentils is also vegan/vegetarian, kosher, and gluten-free. BONUS! So, dig in. You’re treating your taste buds to something fantastic.
The Celiathlete 