Recipe: Semolina Porridge

A light, nutrient-rich Ayurvedic breakfast that's more like a morning treat.

Don't be afraid to have it again for dessert - as long as you have it before 8pm!

(We've added a few alternative options for you below)

SERVES 2

Ingredients

• Semolina - ½ cup

• Non-homogenised Fresh Milk - 1 -1 1/2 cups

• Cardamom, ground - 1 pinch

• Cinnamon, ground - 1 pinch or as per taste

• Raw Sugar - 1-2 tbsp or as per taste

• Ghee - ½ tbsp for Kapha, 1 tbsp for Vata and Pitta

• Honey - 1 Tsp 

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Method:

1. Heat Ghee in a pan. Add semolina to it and gently roast it over medium to low heat.
2. Roast for approximately 2-3 minutes (Note: Stir it continuously so as to avoid burning)
3. Quickly add ½ cup milk and mix it well to avoid lumps. 
4. Add cardamom, cinnamon powder & raw sugar.
5. Add more milk if needed. Stir continuously, cooking for another few minutes until it thickens & leaves sides of pan. 
6. Top with honey and serve hot.

Alternatives:

• Add a Tsp of poppy seeds while toasting your semolina and 2-3 Saffron threads after thickening.
• Add a handful of raisins after adding milk.
• Garnish with sliced almonds.

You can purchase our Semolina Porridge HERE (Comes with a pre-packed spice mix of Cinnamon & Cardamom) 

'Semolina porridge is rich in micronutrients like thiamine and folate, protein and fibre, which helps to maintain healthy body weight and blood sugar levels. Its key strength is it is digested slowly, which helps you feel full longer and prevents you from overeating.'