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Amaranth Porridge Bowl Recipe

If you’re tired of the same old morning oats and looking to upgrade your breakfast game, it’s time to try Amaranth Porridge, also known as rajgira dalia.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 2 adults
Calories: 486kcal
Author: Hina Gujral

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup puffed amaranth (rajgira)
  • 1 ½ Cup water
  • ¼ Cup coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • a pinch of salt

Ingredients For Topping:

  • 1 ripe ripe sweet banana, sliced
  • 1 teapsoon coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Nuts
  • ½ tablespoon pumpkin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon toasted coconut

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, combine the puffed amaranth seeds, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 10 – 15 minutes.
  • Once the porridge has absorbed most of the liquid and reached a creamy consistency, stir in the plant based milk, cardamom and cinnamon powder.
  • If you like it sweeter, you can add a teaspoon of date paste, maple syrup or jaggery powder directly into the pot, but remember—the bananas will be very sweet!
  • While the porridge is finishing up, heat the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Arrange the thick banana slices in a single layer. Cook for 1 – 2 minutes per side until they turn deep golden brown and the edges look slightly “jammy.”
  • Scoop the warm amaranth porridge into a bowl. Top with your caramelized bananas and any leftover “syrup” from the pan. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds, chopped nuts, and toasted coconut.
  • Amaranth Porridge Bowl is ready to serve.

Video

Notes

  • Note: If you are using whole amaranth, dry roast it in a pan over heat till it starts popping. This toasting really makes a difference in the taste and helps in quick cooking. In this recipe video, I am using a pre puffed Amaranth. 
  • The porridge should creamy in consistency and not liquidy or soupy. 

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 8mg