All the water should absorb and the grains should be fluffy when finished. You can also toast the amaranth in butter and add some of it into a rice pilaf with rice and other grains.
[header] How to use amaranth [title] Serve amaranth instead of rice. [substeps] Use 2.5 to 3 cups of water to 1 cup of amaranth. Simmer it in a covered pan for approximately 20 minutes.