Rajgira Halwa(Sheera)
Rajgira ka halwa is a delicious Indian sweet dish made from Rajgira flour, also known as amaranth flour. It's a popular dish, especially during fasting seasons like Navratri.
Servings 8
Calories
Ingredients
- 1 cup ghee
- 1 cup - Rajgira Atta Amaranth Flour
- 1/4 cup Dried Grated Coconut- optional
- 1/4 cup Nuts as per taste-(optional)
- 2 tbsp Raisins optional
- 500 ml Milk warm
- 1/2 cup Sugar or as per taste
- 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder
- 2 tsp Almond slivers for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a cup of ghee in a pan over medium flame.
- Once the ghee is hot, add a cup of Rajgira flour to the pan and mix it well. Make sure there are no lumps.
- Roast the atta until it turns golden brown and a nutty aroma starts (10-12 minutes).
- Add dried grated coconut, nuts and raisins as per liking.
- Keep stirring frequently while roasting to avoid the atta burning at the bottom.
- Once the flour is golden brown, add 500ml of warm milk to the pan and cook until all the milk is soaked by the flour (1-2 minutes).
- Add ½ cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder and cook until halwa turns dark brown and the ghee separates from the sides (3-4 minutes).
- Keep stirring continuously while cooking.
- Garnish with almonds slivers.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
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Notes
- The right consistency is important. The halwa should be soft and moist but not too runny. Add water carefully to avoid making it too watery.
- Ghee (clarified butter) adds richness and flavour to the halwa. However, you can adjust the amount according to your preference or dietary restrictions.
- : Feel free to experiment with the recipe by adding other ingredients like saffron, grated coconut, or dried fruits to customize the flavour according to your liking.
- Adjust the amount of sugar according to your taste preferences. You can also use alternative sweeteners like jaggery, honey, or maple syrup for a healthier option.