Winter Porridge

Winter Porridge

Ingredients

Broken Wholewheat (largest size) – ½ cup

Garden cress seeds – 4 tsp

Salt – a pinch

Milk – 4 cups

Water – 1 cup

Almonds – 12 pieces

Palm Jaggery – 4 tbsp (according to taste)

Edible gum (gondh) – 2 tbsp

Ghee – 1 tsp
Ginger powder - 1/4 tsp

Method

Soak the wheat flakes in water overnight

Drain off the water the next morning

Pressure cook it in 2 cups milk

Cool

Garden Cress seeds

Soak the seeds in water for 2 hours

It will form a jelly like mass

Cook for about 10 mins in 1 to 1.5 cups milk

Add to the cooked wheat flakes

Mix well and cook with constant stirring till it thickens slightly

Take off heat and add jaggery

Mix well

Edible Gum (Gondh)

Heat ghee in a non-stick pan

Add edible gum and sauté till it fluffs up

Add to the porridge
Add ginger powder and mix well

Top with sliced almonds

Serve warm on winter mornings

Health Benefits of Garden Cress Seeds

They are rich in calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, protein, iron, folic acid and dietary fibre

Low fat content..High protein content - Helps in weight loss and weight management

Helps in weight loss and weight management

Phytochemicals help to regulate menstrual cycle

Health Benefits of Gondh

Warming food

Great for boosting immunity, stamina and health

Rich in calcium and protein

Builds strong bones