Amaranth & Prune

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup amaranth
• 1 cup water
• 2–3 pitted prunes

Method

1. 01

   Pit prunes and soak in warm water for 10 minutes to soften if dried.

2. 02

   Rinse amaranth and cook in 1 cup of water over medium heat, simmering for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and porridge-like.

3. 03

   Blend soaked prunes with a little water until completely smooth.

4. 04

   Stir prune puree into the cooked amaranth and mix well. The combination is excellent for relieving constipation. Serve warm.

How to offer

Serve warm. This combination is especially helpful for babies experiencing constipation.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freeze amaranth separately for up to 1 month.