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Crispy and sweet rajgira chikki, made with dainty little amaranth seeds and jaggery, is an awesome treat for the taste buds. Learn how to make rajgira chikki recipe | amaranth chikki | rajgira chikki |

amaranth chikki has a rich taste and pleasing texture, combining the sweetness of jaggery, the rustic taste and texture of amaranth and the nutty crunch of cashew nuts.

A pinch of rock salt highlights the sweetness of the jaggery, while a dash of cardamom gives the amaranth chikki a wonderful aroma and flavour.

Amaranth is high in protein and has an abundance of nutrients like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. rajgira chikki can be had on fasting days.

Tips to make rajgira chiki: 1. Make sure to stir the mixture continuously to prevent it from burning. 2. Grease the tin before making the mixture and then immediately pour the mixture into the greased tin. 3. Use a sharp knife to cut clean pieces of the chikki. 4. Store the chikki in an air tight container for 1 week.

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Rajgira Chikki, Amaranth Chikki

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Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     10Makes 10 pieces
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Ingredients
Method
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    For rajgira chikki
  1. To make rajgira chikki, heat the ghee in a broad non-stick pan, add the rock salt and jaggery, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
  2. Add the amaranth, cashews and cardamom powder, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
  3. Immediately pour into a greased 225 mm. (9”) by 125 mm. (5”) aluminium tin and spread it evenly.
  4. Wait for 5 minutes, cut into 10 equal pieces using a sharp knife.
  5. Cool for atleast 30 minutes.
  6. Serve or store the rajgira chikki in an air-tight container. Use as required.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per piece
Energy194 cal
Protein5.1 g
Carbohydrates32.8 g
Fiber2.9 g
Fat4.7 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium0 mg
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  1. what is rajgira chikki made of ? amaranth chikki is made from 1 1/2 cups amaranth (rajgira) seeds, 2 tbsp ghee, a pinch of rock salt (sendha namak), 1 cup chopped jaggery (gur), 1/4 cup chopped cashewnuts (kaju) and 1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder. See below image of list of ingredients for rajgira chikki.

what is puffed amaranth seeds ?
    what is puffed amaranth seeds ?
  1. This is what puffed amaranth (rajgira) seeds looks like. Amaranth are super healthy to eat and are gluten free. You can  roast the amaranth seeds to get puffed amaranth (rajgira) seeds which are high in protein and nutrient rich in magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium and phosphorus. Great for those on the Paleo Diet. 
  2. Where is puffed amaranth (rajgira) seeds available? You can buy it online on amazon.in or at your local grocery store.

how to make rajgira chikki
    how to make rajgira chikki
  1. To make rajgira chikki, grease the aluminium tin with little ghee and keep aside.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a broad non-stick pan.
  3. Add ¾ cup rock salt (sendha namak). 
  4. Add 3/4 cup chopped jaggery (gur)
  5. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
  6. Add 1 ½ cup puffed amaranth (rajgira) seeds.
  7. Add ¼ cup chopped cashew nut (kaju).
  8. Add ½ tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder.
  9. Mix well and cook on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
  10. Immediately pour into a greased 225 mm. (9”) by 125 mm. (5”) aluminium tin and spread it evenly.
  11. Wait for 5 minutes, cut into 10 equal pieces using a sharp knife.
  12. Cool for atleast 30 minutes then remove in a plate. 
  13. Serve rajgira chikki or store in an air-tight container. Use as required.

tips to make rajgira chikki
    tips to make rajgira chikki
  1. Make sure to stir the mixture continuously to prevent it from burning.
  2. Grease the tin before making the mixture and then immediately pour the mixture into the greased tin.
  3. Use a sharp knife to cut clean pieces of the chikki.
  4. Store the chikki in an air tight container for 1 week.

Reviews

Rajgira Chikki, Amaranth Chikki
 on 29 Aug 20 01:28 AM
5

Rajgira seeds I.e grains to be used or ready available popped Rajgira?
Tarla Dalal
07 Dec 22 10:38 AM
   Sorry we have updated the recipe, you can check the recipe now. We have used popped amaranth seeds which we have purchased from amazon.
Rajgira Chikki, Amaranth Chikki
 on 19 Aug 20 04:53 AM
5

Do I need to pop Rajgira before adding to the heated jaggery.
Tarla Dalal
07 Dec 22 10:40 AM
   Yes, to make this recipe we have to used popped rajgira. Popped rajgira is readily available in stores or you can buy them online.
Rajgira Chikki, Amaranth Chikki
 on 05 May 20 01:30 PM
5

My rajgira did not pop up and remained uncooked.kindly guide.thanks
Tarla Dalal
05 May 20 06:36 PM
   Hi Vidya, sorry we have updated the recipe now. We have used popped rajgira seeds which is easily available in local markets or you can buy them online.
Edited after original posting.
Rajgira Chikki, Amaranth Chikki
 on 12 Jan 20 05:18 PM
5

Do u need to puff the amarnath seeds?
Tarla Dalal
14 Jan 20 12:58 PM
   Hi, This is readily available in the market.. as rajgira puffs..
Rajgira Chikki, Amaranth Chikki
 on 01 Oct 19 12:15 PM
5

I tried this waiting to cool down.my query is it I have used jaggery powder will it make a difference in quantity to use
Tarla Dalal
01 Oct 19 03:17 PM
   Dear Alpa We haven''t tried using jaggery powder. But jaggery powder may not make give a smooth thick syrup like consistency for the chikki to set well. Try using chopped jaggery as mentioned in the recipe.
Rajgira Chikki, Amaranth Chikki
 on 22 Dec 17 08:53 AM
5

This chikki recipe is perfect to make and store for fasting days, the sweetness is just perfect my family loved it..
Tarla Dalal
07 Dec 22 10:44 AM
   Thankyou for your feedback Shruti. We have updated the recipe, you can check it out.

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