Day 1 of the Sattvic diet began with us ravenously hungry. More because we knew we couldn’t have our usual breakfast. We could, of course, have fruit, but a Saturday morning deserved something more substantial.
The quickest option that was closest to our usual breakfast was semolina or sheera (usually cooked with ghee, sugar and milk, embellished with dry fruits and nuts).
The vegan version came with its challenges. I did use dry fruits and nuts but with a difference. Take a peek below.
The result was a warm and satisfying breakfast that I will make again, vegan diet or not.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Semolina
1 teaspoon oil
8-10 dates, soaked overnight in 1/2 cup water
seeds from 2 cardamom pods, crushed
1/4 cup cashews
3/4 cup water
a few strand of saffron
some raisins and chopped almonds to garnish
Method:
1. Blitz the dates in the water they have been soaked in. Keep aside.
2. Blitz the cashews with 3/4 cup water to make a rich and creamy cashewnut milk. Keep aside.
3. In a deep pan, heat the oil and roast the semolina until it turns a mild pink and looks like damp sand.
4. Add in the liquidised dates and mix well until the water is absorbed by the semolina.
5. Add in the cashewnut milk and the saffron. Mix well. The semolina will now have a slightly runny consistency. Cook for about 5 minutes stirring constantly.
6. Take it off the heat once it thickens and has the consistency of porridge.
7. Sprinkle the raisins and chopped almonds.
8. Serve warm.
Notes:
1. The extra raisins and nuts add a nice texture to the porridge and also help adjust the sweetness of the porridge.
2. You can more or less water depending on the consistency you like.
This post is part of the Back to Basics yoga detox diet that we practiced in preparation for the Summer Solstice on 21st June.
I have never been able to eat Semolina. One lump and I can’t get past it. BUT…this actually looks good!
Thanks, Carol. It was the closest I could get to having cereal for breakfast. This version is more like porridge.
Something I totally love and the recipe is close to how I make it…Lovely!
Thanks, Kajal. 🙂
I love this too. Sounds like the way my mom makes it. Good to hear about the diet. What
is the reason for it?
Thanks, Shailaja. Our yoga class was doing in yoga detox for a week in preparation for the Summer Solstice on June 21st.
looks so yummmm 😀
Thanks, Rajlakshmi. It’s a family favourite plus if you get breakfast made for you by the husband, what’s not to like! 🙂