Ancient Grain Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup amaranth (chaulai) seeds
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp oil
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped zucchini
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• Salt, to taste
• 1/4 tbsp chilli powder
• A pinch of dried mango powder (amchur)
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• Lots of freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp oil, to pan fry
• Amaranth flour or breadcrumbs for dusting

Method:

• Boil 2 cups of water and add the amaranth stirring well. After a quick boil, cover the bowl, lower the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes. When amaranth is cooked, season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Keep aside.
• In a small pan, add 1 tbsp oil, saute garlic and onion until glossy. Add the red pepper and zucchini, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Add the lemon zest, garam masala powder, coriander powder, red chilli, and stir fry. Add the dry mango powder and black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Add this mixture to the boiled amaranth. Let it cool until easily handled. Then make patties. Coat them in amaranth flour or breadcrumbs.
• Pan fry them, using 2 tablespoons of oil till golden.