Is everyone else getting all of this rain?!
I got all dressed to run this morning and realized it was POURING. #fail
It did eventually let up and I headed out… only to realize that my Achilles is not totally healed. Oops. So I’m writing this with my trusty bag of frozen peas. 🙂
Stats:
- Distance – 4.5 miles
- Time – 38:01 mins
- Pace – 8:45 mins
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Post-run I enjoyed a savory Protein Lassi that was an appropriate pre-cursor to dinner.
A lassi is simply a yogurt-based Indian drink. They can be savory, salted, or sweet.
They have green smoothies in India too!
Lassi’s are the perfect compliment or end to an Indian meal since the yogurt (and fruit if using) calm your palate after all the spicy, strong flavors.
It seems that everyone has been making them lately! My Protein Lassi isn’t as sweet as the commonly-seen mango, but I loved the savory flavors and the lightness of it (recipe at the end).
Why was my lassi a good pre-cursor to dinner? I went to see Avenue Q (HILARIOUS!) last night, but prior to the play we hit up a local Indian restaurant called Planet Bombay (451 Moreland Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-688-0005).
Funniest. Play. Ever.
If you haven’t seen this play (and aren’t easily offended), I highly recommend it! Do not take your grandparents.
Back to the Planet Bombay…
My friend got the meat combo plate:
It cane with spring rolls, rice, naan, Chicken Saag, Chicken Tikka Massala, and some sort of beef dish (maybe Bhuna?).
The spring rolls and rice were boring, but the Saag and Tikka were really good! The naan was on with right track with a bit of char, but it didn’t quite get to the point of awesome with the texture.
I chose a Tofu Tandoori:
The tofu itself was delicious. It was done in a marinade of yogurt, lemon juice, and “special” tandoori sauce and was served on a sizzling hot plate with onions (side note: I love burnt onions… these made me happy). The texture of the tofu was amazingly fluffy and the spice-level was just right for me.
It came with a side of rice, cucumber-yogurt dip, and roasted eggplant and zucchini in a tomato sauce. They were just ok.
What was really, really good was the side of spinach rice (the green and white mound behind the tofu pictured above). It was a Basmati rice cooked with a lot of spinach, onions, and butter. Delish.
At the end of the meal they brought out a bowl of fennel seeds that appeared to have Nerds sprinkled in it:
We couldn’t figure out what to do with it! Does anyone know?!
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Savory Protein Lassi
- 1/4 C Greek-style yogurt
- 1 C ice water
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 C spinach
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp rosemary
Put it all in the blender and mix until smooth!
Note: I would have added cardamon too if I’d had it on-hand.
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Avenue Q is my new favorite play. Those Bad Idea Bears had me rolling with laughter!
Have you seen Avenue Q? Did you love it?
Are you a fan in Indian food? (Clearly, I cannot get enough.)
I’ve never seen Avenue Q but now I’m super curious to see it! And I’m definitely a fan of Indian Food but I defintiely don’t eat it enough – thanks for the reminder 😉
I really love Indian food. I don’t eat it much due to the coconut milk curries, but the spices are amazing.
*By the way, the Dunwoody Beer Fest is a great time, isn’t it??? 🙂
It is! Atlanta is home to many a fantastic beer event. 🙂
I love Indian and have yet to try Planet Bombay, but should since its in my neighborhood. Love the new “do”!
Rain? I don’t even remember what that is! Some great looking dishes here.
Chew the seeds! The colored ‘nerds’ are probably more like good ‘n plentys and have a licorice taste to complement the Fennel 🙂
Avenue Q = brilliant. “The internet is for ______________” (insert: Reading Sprint2theTable?) 😀
You’re the best. 🙂
I’ve only had Indian food once but really enjoyed it. love how they have so many flavors! the fact they use spices other than butter to flavor their food is really great.
Lassies are the best drink! And Indian food is my vice. Everything in your photos looks scrumptious. Tofu tandoori is something I’ve made at home and love it. The seeds are given like a breath freshener, so you chew or eat them. Fennel is also great for digestion and if you ever feel bloated chew some and they work wonders.
It’s been rainy here too, ready for the summer sunshine. Hope you get some too.
Thank you! That makes sense. Next time I will be ready to try it! 🙂
I’ve never seen Ave Q but one of my best friends used to love to play the soundtrack in her car back in the day.
I LOVE Indian food. I actually got some sweet potato saag paneer off the WF hot bar the other day that was deliciousss.
I LOVE Indian food. I like the paneer cheese and naan the best 😉
I am a HUGE fan of Indian food.. i’ll eat pretty much anything with curry in/on it haha. Except rice pudding with curry.. I tried that on the cruise I was just on.. not good lol 😉
Hope your Achilles heals up!
That doesn’t sound so good… good for you trying it though. 🙂
That stuff that you got at the end is eaten and used as an Indian breath freshner (sp?). Btw, I have to try this place out next time I’m home…yum!
Teehee, I once talked my way into writing a 5000 word research project on racism throughout Broadway’s history just so I could talk about the racism song from Avenue Q. GOLD.
That is AWESOME!
hahahahaha, seriously fennel and nerds?!? did you ever figure this out? this makes me laugh. a lot. and realize we need to be friends. move to wisconsin, please?!?