Millet porridge with coconut milk, dried apricots and cardamom (Proso kasa sa kokosovim mlekom, suvim kajsijama i kardamomom)

Warm and creamy millet porridge with coconut milk is a gentle and filling breakfast, ideal for a slow and soothing start to the day.

Tags: vegan, vegetarian recipe, for breakfast, for a snack, gluten free, high in fiber, source of energy, filling, for digestion, for the intestines (stomach), for the heart, for the brain, for the skin, antioxidants.

Preparation time: 10 minutes (plus 6-12 hours of soaking).

Cooking time: about 25 minutes.

Total active time: about 35 minutes.

Total preparation time: 6 hours and 25 minutes or 12 hours and 25 minutes.

Ingredients (for 2 smaller or 1 larger portion): 80 g of millet, 250 ml of coconut milk, 150 ml of water, 6–8 dried apricots, ½ teaspoon of ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup (optional), a pinch of salt.

Preparation:

1. Soak millet in water for at least 6 hours and up to 12 hours, store in the refrigerator. Throw the water away. Rinse in several waters. Pour water, mix, strain and repeat. Cut the dried apricots into small pieces.

2. Mix millet, coconut milk, fresh water and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Cook at medium temperature (4 out of 6) for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grains soften and the porridge becomes creamy.

Punjene suve kajsije (Stuffed dried apricots)

1. Suve kajsije sa grčkim ogurtom i pistaćima

Sastojci: 100 g suvih kajsija, 215 ml vode, 35 g šećera, 35 g grčkog jogurta, 75 g pistaća, kardamom (u prahu) ili cimet (u prahu) ili anis (u prahu).

Priprema:

1. Potopite kajsije u vodu preko noći.

2. Stavite kajsije i vodu i kojoj su se potapale u manju serpu i zajedno sa šećerom pustite da provri i kuvajte oko 10 minuta dok se šećer ne rastvori i sirup se malo zgusne. 

Vegan cokoladne kuglice (Vegan chocolate balls)

Sastojci: 150g semenki suncokreta (oljustenog), 150g semenki bundeve (oljustene), 200g suvih kajsija, 200g suvih sljiva, 1 kasicica cimeta, 100g indijskih oraha, celih (ili oraha, pistaca, badema, lesnika, kikirikija), 200g čokolade, 2 kasike kokosovog ulja.

Priprema:

1. 75g semenki suncokreta samleti u prah, a 75g ostaviti cele. Semenke bundeve samleti u prah.

2. Posebno u blenderu ili seckalici samleti kajsije. Dobro ih usitniti.

Med sa suvim vocem za jacanje imuniteta (Honey with dried fruits to boost immunity)

Sastojci: 600g meda, 300g oraha (celi ili polovine, ne mleveni), 150g suvih kajsija, 150g suvih sljiva, 100g suvih smokava, 200g badema, 150g suvog grozdja, sok i kora od 3 veca limuna.

Priprema:

1) Limun dobro oprati. Iscediti sok. Orahe i bademe iseckati. Suve sljive potopiti u vrelu vodu na 15 minuta. Ocediti.

2) U blender staviti suve kajsije, suve smokve i suvo grozdje i koru od limuna. Samleti.

Amaretto liker od badema (Amaretto almond liqueur)

Sastojci: 120g suvih kajsija, 185ml flasirane ili preciscene vode, 500ml votke, 500g krupno seckanih badema, 230ml rakije, 60g krupno seckanih suvih tresanja ili visanja, za sirup – 120g zutog secera, 120g secera, 120ml flasirane ili preciscene vode, 120ml votke, 120ml rakije, 2 kasicice ekstrakta od badema, 1 kasicica ekstrakta od vanile, platnena bebi pelena ili veca gaza, papirni filter za kafu.

Priprema:

1. U vecu teglu sa poklopcem, sipati vodu i dodati suve kajsije. Zatvoriti i ostaviti da stoji 3 sata.

2. Dodati votku, bademe, rakiju i tresnje (ili visnje). Zatvoriti i dobro protresti.

Banana hleb sa kokosom i suvim vocem (Banana bread with coconut and dried fruits)

Sastojci: 300g brasna, 150g kokosovog brasna, 3 jaja, 200g secera, 6 banana, 350ml jogurta, 200ml ulja, 10g praska za pecivo, prstohvat soli, 100g seckanih badema (opcionalno), 150g suvog voca - 30g suvog grozdja, 30g suvih smokava, 30g suvih kajsija, 30g suvih sljiva, 30g suvih brusnica.

Priprema:
1) Suve smokve, kajsije i sljive iseckati. Pomesati brasno, kokosovo brasno, prasak za pecivo i so. Banane izgnjeciti.
2) Umutiti jaja sa secerom rucnim mikserom. Dodati jogurt i ulje i promesati kasikom. Dodati mesavinu brasna i izmesati kasikom. Dodati banane i suvo voce. 

Napomena: ako je pregusto dodati jos malo jogurta. 

3) U kalup za hleb staviti papir za pecenje, sipati smesu, posuti bademima i peci u prethodno zagrejanoj rerni na 180 C oko 60-80 minuta. Ostaviti da se ohladi pa izvaditi iz pleha.

Ingredients: 300g flour, 150g coconut flour, 3 eggs, 200g sugar, 6 bananas, 350ml buttermilk, 200ml oil, 10g baking powder, a pinch of salt, 100g chopped almonds (optional), 150g dried fruits - 30g raisins, 30g dried figs , 30g dried apricots, 30g prunes, 30g dried cranberries.

Preparation:
1) Cut figs, apricots and prunes. Mix flour, coconut flour, baking powder and salt. Mash bananas.
2) Whisk eggs with sugar with a hand mixer. Add buttermlk and oil and stir with a spoon. Add flour mixture and mix with a spoon. Add bananas and dried fruits.

Note: if it's too thick, add some more buttermilk.

3) Put the baking paper in the bread pan, pour the mixture, sprinkle with almonds and bake in a preheated oven at 180 C for about 60-80 minutes. Allow to cool and remove from the baking pan.

Oblanda od oraha i suvog voca (Walnut and dried fruits wafer)

Sastojci: 500g mlevenih oraha, 200g suvog grozdja, 200g suvih kajsija, 200g suvih smokava, 300ml vode, 300g secera, rum (opcionalno), 2 lista oblande.

Priprema:
1) Iseckati suve kajsije i smokve na kockice. Suvo grozdje potopiti u mesavinu tople vode i ruma u odnosu na 1:1. Ocediti.
2) U serpu staviti vodu i ostaviti da prokljuca. Dodati secer i kad se otopi kuvati jos 5 minuta.
3) Dodati orahe i suvo voce. Dobro sjediniti. Na jedan oblande namazati fil prekriti drugim listom. Staviti papir za pecenje ili kesu. Odozgo staviti teske knjige i ostaviti da se ohladi. 

Ingredients: 500g ground walnuts, 200g raisins, 200g dried apricots, 200g dried figs, 300ml water, 300g sugar, rum (optional), 2 sheets of wafers.

Preparation:
1) Cut the dried apricots and figs into cubes. Soak the raisins in a mixture of warm water and rum in relation to 1: 1. Drain.
2) Put water in the pot and let it boil. Add the sugar and when it dissolves, cook for another 5 minutes.

3) Add walnuts and dried fruits. Combine well. Spread the fill over one sheet cover with another. Cover with baking paper or bag. Put heavy books on top and let cool.

Vocne kocke (Fruit cubes)

Sastojci: 200g suvih smokava, 200g urmi (bez kostica), 200g suvih kajsija, 200g mlevenih badema, dzem, 100g margarina, 200g cokolade.

Priprema:

1) Suve smokve, urme i suve kajsije usitniti u blenderu.
2) U ciniji pomesati mleveno voce, dodati otopljen margarin, bademe i toliko dzema da se dobije srednje tvrda masa.
3) Formirati pravougaonik na tacni i ostaviti u frizider. Seci kocke.

Predlog: mozete napraviti Rolat-kuglice.

Ingredients: 200g of dried figs, 200g date palms (pits removed), 200g of dried apricots, 200g of ground almonds, jam, 100g butter, 200g of chocolate.

Preparation: 

1) Dried figs, apricots and dry date palms chop in a blender.
2) In the bowl, combine minced fruit, add the dissolved butter, almonds and jam so much to get medium hard mass.
3) Form rectangle on a tray and leave in the refrigerator. Cut the cubes.

Suggestion: you can make Roll-ball cookies.

Suvo voce i orasasti plodovi u medu (Dried fruits and nuts in honey)

Sastojci: med, brusnice, suve kajsije, suve sljive, suve smokve, suvi ananas, suvo grozdje, urme, suva papaja, suvi mango, orasi, bademi, lesnici, indijski i brazilski orasi.

Priprema:

1. Vocu izvaditi kostice.
2. U prazun teglu staviti suvo voce i orasate plodove koje zelite.
3. Preliti medom kojim zelite. 

4. Ostaviti da stoji najmanje 2-3 dana da se ukusi lepo povezu i da voce upije. Jos bolje je posle 7 dana.

Cuvanje:

Drzati teglu dobro zatvorenu, na hladnom i tamnom mestu.

Ingredients: honey, cranberries, dried apricots, prunes, dry figs, dried pineapple, raisins, dates, dried papaya, dried mango, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, cashew and Brazil nuts.

Preparation:

1. Remove pits from fruits.
2. In empty jar put dry fruits and nuts that you want.
3. Pour with honey that you want.

4. Leave it to stand for at least 2-3 days so that the flavors are well combined and the fruits absorb the honey. It is even better after 7 days.

Keeping:

Keep the jar tightly closed, in a cool and dark place.

Kompot od suvog voca (Dried fruits compote)

Sastojci: 250g iseckanih suvih kajsija, 125g iseckanih suvih jabuka, 150g suvih brusnica, 100g urmi (bez kostica), 70g zutog secera, kora od  jednog limuna, 3 kasike soka od limuna, 1 stapic cimeta.

Priprema: 
1) Staviti kajsije, jabuke, brusnice, urme, secer, sok i koru od limuna i stapic cimeta i 500ml vode da se kuvaju. Kad provri, smanjite vatru, pokrijti posudu i krckati dok voće ne omekša, oko 25 minuta.
2) Izvaditi limunovu koru i stapic cimeta. Ostaviti da se ohladi.

Mozete pogledati i sledece recepte:

Sterilizacija kompota
Kompot od sljiva
Kompot od kajsija ili breskvi

Ingredients: 250g chopped dried apricots, chopped 125g dried apple, 150g dried cranberries, 100g of dates (removed pits), 70g brown sugar, rind of one lemon, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 stick of cinnamon.

Preparation:
1) Place the apricots, apples, cranberries, dates, sugar, juice and lemon peel and cinnamon stick in 500ml water and cook. When it boils, reduce the heat, cover the pan and simmer until fruit is tender, about 25 minutes.
2) Remove the lemon rind and cinnamon stick. Allow to cool.

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Sterilization of compote
Plum compote
Apricot or Peach compote

Italijanski Bozicni hleb (Italian Christmas bread)

Sastojci:  za testo 1:  200g brasna, prstohvat kvasca, 90ml vode; za testo 2: 500g brasna, 60ml vode, 2 jaja, 60g margarina, 1/2 kasicice soli, 10g vanilin secera, 2 kasicice kvasca u prahu, 80g secera; 130g suvog grozdja, 130g suvih kajsija sitno iseckane, 130g suvih brusnica, 130 suvog ananasa, 2 kasike soka od pomorandze i 2 kasike soka od limuna.

Priprema:
1) Pomesati sastojke za testo 1, pokriti i ostaviti preko noci, 8-10 sati.
2) Pomesati sastojke za testo 2, zamesiti i ostaviti da naraste oko 1,5 sat.
3) Dodati suvo voce i sok od pomorandze i limuna i opet zamesiti.
4) Staviti testo u okrugao pleh namazan uljem i posut brasnom, pokriti i ostaviti da naraste oko1 sat.
5) Peci u prethodno zagrejanoj rerni na 200C oko 20 minuta, pa smanjiti temperaturu na 180C i peci jos 20 minuta ili dok ne bude peceno.

Predlog: mozete napraviti Italijanski Bozicni hleb sa kremom od jagoda

Ingredients: for dough 1: 200g flour, a pinch of yeast, 90ml water; for dough 2: 500g flour, 60ml water, 2 eggs, 60g butter, 1/2 tsp salt, 10g vanilla sugar, 2 teaspoons yeast powder, 80g sugar; 130g raisins, 130g dry appicots finely chopped, 130g of dried cranberries, 130g dried pineapple, 2 tablespoons orange juice and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.

Preparation: 
1) Combine the ingredients for the dough 1, cover and leave overnight, 8-10 hours.
2) Combine the ingredients for the dough 2, knead and let it grow about 1.5 hours.
3) Add dried fruits and juice from orange and lemon and knead again.
4) Place the dough in a loaf pan smeared with oil and sprinkled with flour, cover and let it grow about 1 hour.
5) Bake in the preheated oven at 200C for about 20 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 180C and bake for another 20 minutes or until done.

Suggestion: you can make Italian Christmas bread with strawberry cream

Energetske stanglice (Energy bars)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup oat flakes- rolled oats, 1 cup chopped dried fruit (bananas, apricots, plums, apples, figs), 3 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons orange juice, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 2 tablespoons melted butter.

Preparation:
1. Combine all ingredients.
2. Arrange the mixture on a baking sheet in baking pan.
3. Place pan in preheated oven at 220 C degrees and bake for 10 minutes until dough is yellow.
4. Remove from oven and cut in bars.

Sastojci: 1 1/2 solja zobenih- ovsenih pahuljica, 1 solja seckanog suvog voca (banane, kajsije, sljive, jabuke, grozdje, smokve), 3 kasike meda, 3 kasike soka od pomorandze, 1/2 solje seckanih oraha, 2 kasike rastopljenog putera.

Priprema:
1. Izmesajte sve sastojke.
2. Smesu rasporedite po plehu koji ste oblozili papirom za pecenje .
3. Pleh stavite u rernu zagrejanu na 220 stepeni i pecite desetak minuta dok testo ne pozuti.
4. Izvadite iz rerne, pa isecite stanglice.

Zdrave kuglice (Healthy balls)

Ingredients: 200g dried apricots, 200g prunes, 200g ground walnuts or hazelnuts, 6 tablespoons of honey, a little cinnamon.

Preparation:
1. Dried fruits mince into a blender, add ground nuts (hazelnuts), honey and cinnamon.
​2. Create a homogenous mass, and from it create balls.
Sastojci: 200g suvih kajsija, 200g suvih sljiva, 200g mlevenih oraha ili lesnika, 6 kasika meda, malo cimeta.

Priprema:
1. Suvo voce izblendirajte, dodajte mlevene orahe (lesnike), med i cimet.
2. Napravite homogenu masu, pa od nje pravite kuglice.