Amaranth Porridge

Fibre Rich

Calcium Rich

Gluten-free

Makes 6 servings

Serving Size: ¾ cup

Pre-preparation time: 2 hrs
Preparation time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole amaranth (Rajgira)
• 2 cups fat-free milk (0-0.8% fat)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 medium apples (or use any seasonal fruit of your choice)
• 24 almonds, chopped
• 6 tbsp jaggery, grated or softened
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder (or as per taste)

1.  Soak the amaranth for at least 2 hours.
2. Then pressure cook with 1 ½ cups of water for 2-3 whistles.
3. When pressure releases completely, open the lid and add milk.
4. Cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
5. Add jaggery, cinnamon, vanilla extract and cook till most of the milk and water is absorbed, and you have a porridge-like consistency.
6. Serve at room temperature or can be chilled and served.
7. Just before serving, peel and chop the apples, divide into 6 equal portions.
8. Garnish or mix in one portion of chopped apples and 4 chopped almonds to one serving.

• Calories 192 kcal
• Protein 6 gms
• Fat 3 gms
• Carbs 34 gms
• Calcium 163 mgs
• Fibre 3 gm
• Iron 2.5 mg