Millet a versatile whole grain packed with protein, antioxidants and nutrients. It has a wealth of health benefits, such as helping lower your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Oh and the added bonus is, it’s gluten-free, making it an excellent choice for people who have Celiac disease or follow a gluten free diet.

This grain can be used in main dishes as well as dessert (Check our my Millet Kheer recipe below).   Millet has a beautiful nutty flavour and the texture can be crunchy to soft depending on how you prepare it.

Today I made porridge with this wonderful ingredient. Hence the texture is softer. The recipe is as follow:

Serves: 2

  • 1 cup (250ml) millet
  • 2 1/2 cups ((250ml + 125ml) water or plant milk
  • Stevia for a bit of sweetness (follow instructions on the pack)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
  • ¼ cup  (60ml) chopped nuts
  • 2 tsp (10ml) chia seeds
  • 2 tsps (10ml) mixed seeds
  • Additional: Serve with mixed fruit (strawberries & blueberries)
  • Let’s Cook:-)
  • Bring the water to a boil.
  • Add the millet – lower heat to medium. Simmer until the water is absorbed – about 20 minutes.
  • When cooked, remove from the heat and scoop into bowls.
  • Sweeten with stevia (follow stevia serving suggestions carefully).
  • Pour a half cup of plant-based milk in each bowl.
  • Divide the rest of the ingredients and place in each bowl.
  • Enjoy

Millet Kheer (Dessert)  

  • 1 cup (250ml) millet
  • 2 ½  cups (250+125ml) plant-based milk e.g soy or almond milk
  • 1 – 5cm piece cinnamon stick 
  • 2 cardamom pods  
  • Stevia for a  of sweetness (follow instructions on the pack)  Note:  you may replace with sugar ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp  (30ml) sliced  almonds 
  • Fresh chopped mixed fruit to serve (sliced banana and mixed berries)  
  • Let’s Cook:-)
  • In a pot bring  millet, milk, cinnamon sticks, cardamoms and stevia to a boil then lower heat to medium. Simmer until the milk  is absorbed – about 20 minutes.
  • When cooked, remove from the heat and scoop into bowls.
  • Top with sliced almonds and fresh fruit
  • Enjoy

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