Happy Ugadi / Gudi Padwa to all who celebrate!
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Amaranth seeds are, seeds from the amaranth plant (Mulai Keerai / Thandu Keerai). It is easily available in most of the Indian stores here in the U.S.A.
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Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:
- Amaranth seeds - 1/2 cup
- Milk - 2 and 1/2 cups
- Mango pulp - 1/2 cup
- Sugar - 1/4 cup or to taste
- Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp
- Saffron strands - a pinch
- Chopped nuts - for garnishing
Method:
- Rinse and soak amaranth seeds for 1 hour. Drain and keep it aside.
- Place the milk in a heavy bottom sauce pan and bring it to a boil. Add the drained amaranth and cook over low heat, until soft, stirring constantly.
- Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add cardamom powder, mix well. Remove from the heat. Add the mango pulp and stir.
- Serve with chopped nuts.
