Ingredients

1 cup millet (rinsed well and soaked for 6-8 hours, then drained and rinsed again)

Pinch of sea salt

1 large sweet potato or yam (washed well, cleansed and diced)

3 cups filtered water

1 tsp ground anise seeds

2 T olive oil or coconut oil

Optional spices - cinnamon and curry 

Directions

Place all ingredients except the oil in a pot. Bring to a boil on high heat then lower the heat and simmer for 35 minutes. 

Serving Options:

1- Add 2 Tbsp coconut oil or olive oil and serve warm 

2- Add oil and cinnamon and have it for breakfast

3- Add curry powder and cook it a few more minutes. Add oil, turn heat off and serve.

4- You may also transfer the millet to a ramekin or loaf pan and let it cool completely. Add seasoning of your choice. Slice thinly into rounds or squares and lightly fry with a little oil until the squares become light golden brown. 

Recipe by Nida Mansour