Amaranth Porridge Recipe
Hare Krishna Amaranth Porridge is a warm and nourishing breakfast perfect for any day. This easy-to-make porridge combines amaranth grains with milk and natural sweeteners, creating a wholesome and delicious start to your day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Gluten-Free
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup amaranth grains
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup milk (or almond milk for vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons honey or jaggery
- 1/4 teaspoon rock salt (sendha namak)
- Fresh fruits for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Amaranth: In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the amaranth grains, reduce the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the grains are tender and the water is absorbed.
- Add Milk and Sweetener: Stir in the milk, honey or jaggery, and rock salt. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the porridge thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Serve warm, garnished with fresh fruits if desired.
Notes
- Amaranth Soaking: Soaking the amaranth grains overnight can reduce cooking time and improve texture.
- Sweetener Option: Adjust the amount of honey or jaggery to your taste preference. You can also use maple syrup as an alternative.
- Serving Suggestion: Top the porridge with sliced bananas, berries, or nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Vegan Option: Use almond milk or coconut milk for a vegan-friendly version of this porridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg