Savory Amaranth Fritters - FAIL

From the Amaranth Seed packet from Bob's Red Mill

1 - This was terrible. I may not have done the frying correctly. It just tasted of oil. Disgusting. I'm loathe to try it again.

1 cup amaranth seed
2 Tbsps diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups stock or broth
1 egg
2 Tbsps white flour
1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
Oil, to fry

1. In a medium saucepan, bring amaranth, onion, garlic, salt and stock to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until the broth is absorbed by the grain, about 40 minutes.
2. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
3. Once cooled, add the egg, flour and basil, mixing well.
4. Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. 
5. Drop batter into the oil in 2 Tbsps blobs. Cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
6. Drain on paper.
7. Serve with tomato sauce or salsa.
8. Makes about 15.