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Rajgira Sheera
Binjal Pandya

Rajgira Sheera Or Rajgira Halwa

Rajgira Sheera Or Rajgira Halwa is a beloved dessert from north India cuisine that is often prepared during fasts and festivals. Rajgira, also known as amaranth, is a gluten-free ancient grain that is considered an allowed ingredient when fasting in Hindu customs.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3 -4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Rajgira Flour/Amaranth Flour
  • ½ cup Ghee
  • 2 Cup Milk
  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp Manuka/Raisin
  • ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder
  • 1-2 tbsp Chopped Almond & Pistachios
  • 1 tsp Dried Rose Petals opt.
  • 1 tbsp Sliced Nuts For Garnishing

Method
 

  1. Heat ghee in a large pan. Add flour and roast it with a spatula until golden brown and aromatic, over low flame. You will notice the nutty smell and light texture once it is cooked perfectly.
  2. Add 1-2 tbsp of extra ghee if needed while roasting. The mixture should be slightly smooth.
  3. Now add milk and mix. Fold the mixture until it becomes non-sticky.
  4. Once all the milk has evaporated, add sugar and raisins. Then, fold the mixture, stirring continuously, and cook it until the mixture starts leaving ghee in the pan.
  5. Add cardamom and chopped nuts, and mix. Garnish with sliced nuts and dried rose petals and serve.

Notes

  • Add a few more tablespoons of ghee if the mixture is still dry and difficult to stir or roast.
  • You can use regular sugar or jaggery powder instead of brown sugar.
  • Skip the nuts if you are allergic to them.
  • You can use water instead of milk.