Millets Porridge, A healthy No - sugar breakfast Porridge made with Millet flakes, Milk and dried fruits, and Nuts. Power food for a bright day start.
Millets Porridge is a healthy dish made with Millets, Milk, and then dried fruits and Nuts. I wanted to make this as a filling and guilt-free version and hence I made a no-sugar version.
The Sweetness of the porridge is only from the dried fruits used and it was sufficient. You can add dried Apricots, Raisins, Dates for this reason.
However, if you want you can add Palm Sugar, Jaggery, or even the country Sugar.
I used Millet Flakes for these recipes. Millet Flakes are available for all the varieties. I used Kodo Millet Flakes in this recipe, but then any variety of flakes can be used.
I used Milk in this recipe, You can replace milk with Soy Milk or almond milk for a Vegan version.
What is Millet Flakes:
Millet Flakes are prepared from Millets. Millet Flakes are nothing but Poha. It is the beaten Millets. It is very thin and gets cooked easily compared to Millets.
What is Porridge:
Porridge is typically a breakfast dish made with rice, grains, or any cereal made as a sweet or savory version.
Porridges are healthy and keep us full for a long time. Also , we usually prepare it with ingredients that are rich in fiber.
Why it is called Porridge :
The word porridge is coined from the English term "doing Porridge" which means "being in Prison" it is prepared as food for the prisoners.
Porridges are also easy to digest and considered healthy food. It is given for kids and toddlers.
Few Millet Porridge recipes :
Millets Porridge | No Sugar Millet flakes Porridge
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Equipment
- Sauce pan
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Millet Flakes I used Kodo Millet Flakes
- 1 cup Water
- ½ cup Milk
To Garnish the Porridge
- 2 tbsp Sliced Almonds
- 2 tbsp Pumpkin Seeds
- 3 tbsp Dried Apricots
- 1 tsp Chia Seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl add in ¼th cup of Millet Flakes. To this add in ½ cup of Water.
- Let it soak for 15 mins. After 15 mins. The water will be absorbed by the millet flakes.
- Transfer it to a blender and grind it to a fine paste.
- Add the ground Millets paste to a saucepan and start cooking in a very low flame. Slowly it will start to boil.S crape the edges , stir well and keep cooking.
- Add in a pinch of salt and mix well. The Millets will get cooked in almost 3 mins. So switch off the flame.
- Add in ½ cup of Milk and combine well. Transfer the porridge to a serving bowl.
- Garnish with Sliced Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds, Dried Apricots , and Chia Seeds. Serve immediately.,
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Step by Step Picture Instructions on , How to Prepare Millets Porridge with Millet Flakes:
- In a bowl add in ¼th cup of Millet Flakes. To this add in ½ cup of Water.
2. Let it soak for 15 mins. After 15 mins. Millet flakes will absorb the water and will be soft.
3. Transfer it to a blender and grind it to a fine paste.
4. Add the ground Millets paste to a sauce pan and start cooking in a very low flame. Slowy it will start to boil.Scrape the edges ,stir well and keep cooking
5. Add in a pinch of salt and mix well. The Millets will be cook in almost 3 mins. So switch off the flame.
6. Add in ½ cup of Milk and combine well. Transfer the porridge to a serving bowl.
7. Garnish with Sliced Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds, Dried Apricots and Chia Seeds. Serve immediately.,
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