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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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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 recipe - How to make Rajgira Chikki, Amaranth Chikki
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
4 Mins
Total Time
19 Mins
Makes
10 pieces
Ingredients
For Rajgira Chikki
1 1/2 cups puffed amaranth (rajgira) seeds
2 tbsp ghee
a pinch of rock salt (sendha namak)
3/4 cup chopped jaggery (gur)
1/4 cup chopped cashew nut (kaju)
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
Method
For rajgira chikki
- 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.
- Add the amaranth, cashews and cardamom powder, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Immediately pour into a greased 225 mm. (9”) by 125 mm. (5”) aluminium tin and spread it evenly.
- Wait for 5 minutes, cut into 10 equal pieces using a sharp knife.
- Cool for atleast 30 minutes.
- Serve or store the rajgira chikki in an air-tight container. Use as required.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 194 cal |
| Protein | 5.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32.8 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 4.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
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Vidya
March 13, 2025, midnight
My rajgira did not pop up and remained uncooked.kindly guide.thanks
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
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.
Alpa shah
March 13, 2025, midnight
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
March 13, 2025, midnight
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.
Hetal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Rajgira seeds I.e grains to be used or ready available popped Rajgira?
Sushma
March 13, 2025, midnight
Do I need to pop Rajgira before adding to the heated jaggery.
shruti
March 13, 2025, midnight
This chikki recipe is perfect to make and store for fasting days, the sweetness is just perfect my family loved it..
Simran
March 13, 2025, midnight
Do u need to puff the amarnath seeds?
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