Amaranth Porridge

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 30 g amaranth (rajgira)
• 200 ml low-fat milk
• ½ small apple, chopped (optional)
• 4 almonds, chopped
• ½ tsp chia seeds (optional)
• ¼ tsp cardamom powder
• Water as required
• A pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Method

1. Rinse the amaranth thoroughly.
2. Add amaranth and about ½ cup water to a saucepan. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grains soften.
3. Add milk and cook for another 3–5 minutes until creamy.
4. Mix in cardamom and cinnamon.
5. Top with chopped almonds, chia seeds and apple, if using. Serve warm.