Amaranth Seeds Porridge – A Wholesome Breakfast Delight
Try this wholesome calcium and protein-packed recipe with an abundance of vitamins and minerals, like manganese, phosphorus, copper, and magnesium, for a turbocharged start to your day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup amaranth seeds
- 2 tbsp mixed nuts, almonds, walnuts, and pistachios
- 1 tsp raw and unpasteurized honey
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup A2 milk, coconut milk as per suitability
Instructions
- Place a pan on medium flame and add amaranth seeds in it.
- Dry roast the seeds until they get aromatic for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Take a deep-bottomed pan and add water to it.
- Transfer the roasted amaranth to the pan and cook the mixture for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Now gently pour milk into the amaranth mixture and let it come to a boil.
- Allow the mixture to cook for 10 minutes stirring the mixture simultaneously.
- Turn off the gas.
- Once it cools a little, add 1 teaspoon of honey and mix well.
- Top it up with mixed nuts. Serve and enjoy.
Power tips and variations
- You can alternate amaranth with little millet or barnyard millet, as per the availability.
- You can also use pumpkin seeds and coconut flakes as additional garnish.
Notes
- Protein-rich amaranth grains have lysine, an essential amino acid that is needed for the absorption of calcium.
- Amaranth seeds are high in soluble fiber and antioxidants including gallic acid and vanillic acid which help fight free radicals, and in turn, help to reduce the risk of inflammatory conditions.
- Consuming amaranth is an effective way to meet our daily needs for calcium and other minerals like zinc and iron.
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Nutrition
Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4.2gFat: 2.4g
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