Thandukeerai Porridge/ Thotakura Ginjalu Porridge / Rajgiri Porridge

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/3 cup millet, rinsed and drained in a fine mesh strainer
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoons raisins(optional)
• Food colours(optional)

STEPS:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the millet through optional raisins and bring to a boil. 
2. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook at a very low simmer for 20-25 minutes, without stirring.
3. until the liquid is absorbed and the millet is the consistency of oatmeal or cream of wheat.
4. You can also add food colour if it is needed for you.
5. Remove from the heat, drizzle with maple syrup or desired sweetener, and add toppings of choice.

NOTE:

• Optional toppings: Pure maple syrup, honey, or sweetener of choice; sliced bananas, peaches, berries, or fruit of choice; nuts of choice, shredded coconut
•  milk of choice (I like almond or coconut; skim milk works well too so we can add that)

DISCLAIMER: Many people with celiac disease are told to avoid eating it because they might be contaminated with wheat, rye, or barley, which contain gluten.