Ayurvedic Porridge

It has taken me along time to like porridge and this was the recipe that did it!

Ayurveda recommend starting the day with sweet to taste first as it helps to kick start your agni (digestive fire).

A great choice for the cooler months and one the whole family will enjoy.

Ayurvedic Porridge Ingredients: by Vital Veda

Oats, coarse semolina, rice flakes or quinoa flakes –  1/3 – 1/2 cup

1 Tbsp ghee

1 tsp raw sugar or coconut (optional)

handful of raisins/sultanas

handful of one type of crushed nuts (almonds, macadamia or cashew)

1 cup of water

1/2 cup of milk

1/4-1/2 tsp cinnamon powder

1/4-1/2 tsp cardamom powder

Instructions:

Put ghee in a pot, let it heat.

Add 1/3 – 1/2 cup of coarse semolina or oats or rice flakes or quinoa flakes etc.

Toast (fry) grains in the ghee to infuse ghee into the grains. – this lightens the grains and makes them easier to digest.

Add approx. 1-cup of boiling water, or 1/2 water 1/2 milk of your choice stir and cook. – Be aware of porridge splatter, continually stir to avoid lumps and splatter.

Add 1/4-1/2 tsp cinnamon powder + 1/4-1/2 tsp cardamom powder (cardamom and cinnamon removes morning sluggishness).

Add flaked almonds or nuts of your choice and sugar if adding

Stir a bit more then it is ready!

Enjoy!

Makes for 1 person.