Course Breakfast
Cuisine African
Keyword ancient grains
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry millet
- 1/2 cup dry sorghum
- 2 medjool dates
- 4-5 cups of water
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon of baobab powder optional
Instructions
- Soak the millet and sorghum in lots of water overnight.
- Drain the grains and wash well.
- Blend the soaked grains with 2 cups of water.
- Pour the mixture into a pot and add another 2 cups of water.
- Cover the pot and allow the porridge to come to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the spices, salt, and baobab powder and allow the porridge to cook for another 5 minutes until it is nice and thick. It will also darken in colour. If the porridge gets too thick, add another 1 cup of water.
- Serve the porridge and top with your preferred nuts and seeds. Don't forget a sweetner.