Half a cup of rice, two tablespoons of (toor dal, moong dal), two tablespoons of oil, a teaspoon of (mustard seeds and cumin seeds), a pinch of hing (asafoetida), 1-2 green chillies, 6-7 curry ...

Also consider using instant brown rice. When compared with slow-cooking brown rice, instant rice has just a little less nutritional value. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.