CREAMY MILLETS PORRIDGE

Creamy Millet Porridge serves as a delightful alternative to traditional oatmeal. It contains millets cooked in creamy coconut milk, sweetened with maple syrup and topped with stewed peaches or pears. It's a breakfast that is both comforting and energizing with its warmth and nourishment, this porridge is ideal for balancing Vata dosha. Ingredients - • 1cup - millet (rinsed) • 3cups - coconut milk • 2tablespoon - maple syrup • 1teaspoon - Vanilla extract (optional) • 1/2teaspoon - ground cinnamon • 1pinch - salt • 1cup - diced peaches or pears Instructions - • In a medium saucepan add the millets alongwith the coconut milk, over medium heat. Stir to mix. • While stirring sprinkle a pinch of salt and cinnamon. Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer gently. • While the millets cook, stew the diced peaches or pears in a small saucepan. • Add the diced fruits with a splash of water or additional maple syrup. Cook over medium heat until the fruit is soft( it usually takes around 10-15 minutes). • Stir the millets occasionally, so that they donot stick to the bottom of pan. • Cook the millets for about 25-30 minutes till they are creamy and cooked properly. • Once the millet is cooked, remove from heat and stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract. • Serve the creamy millet porridge, topped with the stewed peaches or pears. Effect on Vata Dosha - • Millet is ideal for balancing Vata dosha as it is warm and nourishing. • The creaminess of coconut milk calms the dryness of Vata. • Sweetness from fruits and maple pacifies the Vata's airy and erratic nature. Nutritional benefits - This porridge is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium and iron from fruits and millets. It offers a balanced macronutrient profile from coconut milk. This creamy millet porridge is a perfect dish for starting the day with stability and calm, especially for those looking to balance their Vata dosha.