About Rajgira Puri
Amaranth flour is one of the ingredients that is widely used during the Navratri fasting days. Besides having an earthy and nutty flavor, it is also a storehouse of many essential nutrients. This makes it extremely beneficial for our health. This tasty Rajgira Puri is one of the easiest recipe that you can make with the rajgira atta a.k.a amaranth flour. Apart from the Rajgira Puri, you can also use amaranth flour to make savory dishes like roti, Rajgira Paratha, pakora, desserts like Rajgira Kheer and even as a binding and thickening agent. However, it is best to follow the rules and regulations based on your family traditions while using an ingredient to cook food during fasts. For the same, refer to this list of ingredients for Navratri Fasting. Rajgira ki Puri is very simple to make. Apart from the water and oil that you have to use to knead the dough and fry the pooris, the recipe has only 3 ingredients in it. There’s obviously the rajgire ka atta (amaranth flour), potato and edible rock salt. Since there is no gluten in amaranth flour, boiled mashed potatoes are used as a binding agent. Also, care needs to be taken while adding water. As, if you add all the water at once, the dough will become very sticky and pasty. So, avoid adding all the water at once. Add half or 1 teaspoon at a time and knead the dough. You can also use sweet potato, instead of potatoes, as a binding agent. But keep in mind that it will have the flavors or sweetness of sweet potato in it. With the same Rajgira Puri dough, you can even make rotis or parathas. The pooris tend to be heavy and filling. So, once a while, especially on your non-fasting days, you can try the rotis or parathas and include them in your regular meals. Unlike regular whole wheat or atta pooris, the Rajgira Puri absorbs quite a good amount of oil. So, to reduce the oil absorption while preparing, fry the pooris in a moderately hot oil. Make puris of medium sized thickness, meaning neither thin nor thick. Thickly rolled Rajgira Puri will just sink from one side and take a lot of time to cook. Thinly rolled pooris break and oil seeps into them. If you cannot manage the pooris, then just make roti or paratha with them. In addition to this Rajgira Puri, you can consider making Kuttu Ka Paratha, Kuttu Poori, Singhare Ki Poori and Vrat Ke Chawal Ka Pulao too for Navratri fasting. You can also refer this signature compilation of Navratri Fasting Recipes. The best way to relish these rajgira pooris is to serve them with Vrat Wale Aloo, dahi arbi, Kaddu Ki Sabzi, Vrat Ki Kadhi or dahi aloo.
Rajgira Benefits
Rajgira or amaranth is an ancient seed and because of its many health benefits, is been considered as a superfood too. It is brimming with nutrients like fibre, proteins and is rich in antioxidants, carbohydrates, iron, calcium and other vitamins and minerals. One of the most important features is that it is organically free of gluten. So, a great alternative to wheat as well. This Rajgira Puri is one way to include it in your diets, especially during your vrats or fasts. Apart from this also, you should have rajgira on a regular basis because:
It aids in weight management, weight loss and improves digestive processes. Rajgira is an excellent food for enhancing the immune system; bone, muscle, hair and heart health; and lowering blood cholesterol levels It is known to reduce inflammation; thus, reduce chronic pains from diabetes or autoimmune conditions. Amaranth is also known to help reduce chances of anaemia.
Reference Link:https://www.healthline.com Please be sure to rate the recipe in the recipe card or leave a comment below if you have made it. For more vegetarian inspirations, Sign Up for my emails or follow me on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Sabudana Khichdi Recipe Lauki ki Kheer Sabudana Vada Recipe Makhane ki Kheer This Rajgira ki Puri recipe from the blog archives first published in October 2013 has been updated and republished on August 2023.
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About Rajgira Puri
Amaranth flour is one of the ingredients that is widely used during the Navratri fasting days. Besides having an earthy and nutty flavor, it is also a storehouse of many essential nutrients. This makes it extremely beneficial for our health. This tasty Rajgira Puri is one of the easiest recipe that you can make with the rajgira atta a.k.a amaranth flour. Apart from the Rajgira Puri, you can also use amaranth flour to make savory dishes like roti, Rajgira Paratha, pakora, desserts like Rajgira Kheer and even as a binding and thickening agent. However, it is best to follow the rules and regulations based on your family traditions while using an ingredient to cook food during fasts. For the same, refer to this list of ingredients for Navratri Fasting. Rajgira ki Puri is very simple to make. Apart from the water and oil that you have to use to knead the dough and fry the pooris, the recipe has only 3 ingredients in it. There’s obviously the rajgire ka atta (amaranth flour), potato and edible rock salt. Since there is no gluten in amaranth flour, boiled mashed potatoes are used as a binding agent. Also, care needs to be taken while adding water. As, if you add all the water at once, the dough will become very sticky and pasty. So, avoid adding all the water at once. Add half or 1 teaspoon at a time and knead the dough. You can also use sweet potato, instead of potatoes, as a binding agent. But keep in mind that it will have the flavors or sweetness of sweet potato in it. With the same Rajgira Puri dough, you can even make rotis or parathas. The pooris tend to be heavy and filling. So, once a while, especially on your non-fasting days, you can try the rotis or parathas and include them in your regular meals. Unlike regular whole wheat or atta pooris, the Rajgira Puri absorbs quite a good amount of oil. So, to reduce the oil absorption while preparing, fry the pooris in a moderately hot oil. Make puris of medium sized thickness, meaning neither thin nor thick. Thickly rolled Rajgira Puri will just sink from one side and take a lot of time to cook. Thinly rolled pooris break and oil seeps into them. If you cannot manage the pooris, then just make roti or paratha with them. In addition to this Rajgira Puri, you can consider making Kuttu Ka Paratha, Kuttu Poori, Singhare Ki Poori and Vrat Ke Chawal Ka Pulao too for Navratri fasting. You can also refer this signature compilation of Navratri Fasting Recipes. The best way to relish these rajgira pooris is to serve them with Vrat Wale Aloo, dahi arbi, Kaddu Ki Sabzi, Vrat Ki Kadhi or dahi aloo.
Rajgira Benefits
Rajgira or amaranth is an ancient seed and because of its many health benefits, is been considered as a superfood too. It is brimming with nutrients like fibre, proteins and is rich in antioxidants, carbohydrates, iron, calcium and other vitamins and minerals. One of the most important features is that it is organically free of gluten. So, a great alternative to wheat as well. This Rajgira Puri is one way to include it in your diets, especially during your vrats or fasts. Apart from this also, you should have rajgira on a regular basis because:
It aids in weight management, weight loss and improves digestive processes. Rajgira is an excellent food for enhancing the immune system; bone, muscle, hair and heart health; and lowering blood cholesterol levels It is known to reduce inflammation; thus, reduce chronic pains from diabetes or autoimmune conditions. Amaranth is also known to help reduce chances of anaemia.
Reference Link:https://www.healthline.com Please be sure to rate the recipe in the recipe card or leave a comment below if you have made it. For more vegetarian inspirations, Sign Up for my emails or follow me on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Sabudana Khichdi Recipe Lauki ki Kheer Sabudana Vada Recipe Makhane ki Kheer This Rajgira ki Puri recipe from the blog archives first published in October 2013 has been updated and republished on August 2023.
