Ingredients like kuttu atta, singhara atta, fruits, dry fruits, milk, etc. are preferred as they are light on the stomach and can be digested easily. One such super-food is Rajgira flour or Amaranth flour. It is a powerhouse of nutrients. It is also full of antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium, which are necessary for overall health. The dried Rajgira seeds be ground coarsely or finely depending on recipe requirement.
Here are some delicious recipes made using Rajgira flour to indulge upon during your next fast.
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Rajgira Flour Breakfast Recipes
Rajgira Paneer Paratha
Forget your main-stream poha, upma, pancakes/waffles breakfast. Here are some unique delights made using Rajgira flour which can also be consumed during fast. Missing South-Indian breakfast during faraal? Try this no ferment recipe of Farali Dosa which is not only quick and easy to make but also a healthy breakfast option.
With the addition of crunchy peanuts and grated potatoes, this upvaas thalipeeth will surely make you forget the authentic rustic thalipeeth. If you are looking for a more filling breakfast, try this Rajgira Paneer Paratha which is crisp on the outside, soft on the inside. Savor these with some curd and green chutney!
Rajgira Flour Snacks Recipe
Kand Puri, Savoury Kand Puri
Make your tea-time more interesting with these tongue-tickling snacks. Khandvi, a savory Gujarati snack is now transformed into a upvaas delight. The Rajgira Khandvi is made using a combination of arrowroot flour and Rajgira flour. The tempering with a dash of sesame seeds and final garnish with coconut simply makes it irresistible.
Quick-bites like Rajgira Paratha Canapes are a perfect finger-food if you have a party and someone is fasting. Also, kand puri can be quickly made combining kand along with some Rajgira flour!
Rajgira Flour Main Course Recipe
Dahiwale Aloo Ki Subzi with Rajgira Puris
A heavy meal for your Vrat? Make these amazing dahiwale aloo with Rajgira puri and don't forget to add aam raas to your plate if it's summer season. You can even pair this with a bowl of piping hot Rajgira kadhi which works as the perfect accompaniment to kuttu khichdi during fasts.
Benefits of Rajgira Flour
Rajgira flour : Rajgira flour is rich in protein, ½ cup of amaranth seeds provides 14.7 g of protein. The high fiber in general can help bind excess cholesterol and excrete it from the body, thus maintain healthy levels of cholesterol. Rajgira is rich in antioxidant help reduce inflammation in the body. Amaranth is an iron rich grain to be included in the diet to prevent or overcome anaemia. Diabetics should have this in limited quantity. See detailed benefits of rajgira flour.
Hope you enjoy our collection of 27 rajgira flour recipes spanning across all meal courses and never have an empty stomach during vrat.