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Rajgira Chikki, Amaranth Chikki


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Rajgira Chikki, Amaranth Chikki

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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.

It 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 chikki a wonderful aroma and flavour. Rajgira Chikki can be had on fasting days. It can also be made for festivals like Makar Sankaranthi .

Try other fasting recipes like Kand Sandwich or Kand Aloo Pakoda .

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Rajgira Chikki, Amaranth Chikki recipe - How to make Rajgira Chikki, Amaranth Chikki

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     10Makes 10 pieces
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Method
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  1. 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.
  2. Add the amaranth, cashews and cardamom powder, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
  3. Immediately pour into a greased 225 mm. (9”) by 125 mm. (5”) aluminium tin and spread it evenly.
  4. Cut into 10 equal pieces using a sharp knife.
  5. Cool for atleast 30 minutes.
  6. Serve or store in an air-tight container. Use as required.


Nutrient values (Abbrv) per piece
Energy194 cal
Protein5.1 g
Carbohydrates32.8 g
Fiber2.9 g
Fat4.7 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium0 mg

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Rajgira Chikki, Amaranth Chikki
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 on 29 Aug 20 01:28 AM


Rajgira seeds I.e grains to be used or ready available popped Rajgira?
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Rajgira Chikki, Amaranth Chikki
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 on 19 Aug 20 04:53 AM


Do I need to pop Rajgira before adding to the heated jaggery.
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Rajgira Chikki, Amaranth Chikki
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 on 05 May 20 01:30 PM


My rajgira did not pop up and remained uncooked.kindly guide.thanks
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Tarla Dalal    Hi Vidya, Rajgira will need enough amount of heat for popping. Make sure the heat is medium and not low. Test by adding 7-8 grains first, they should pop immediately within 5 sec of addition to the pan, then add the rest.
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05 May 20 06:36 PM
Rajgira Chikki, Amaranth Chikki
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 on 12 Jan 20 05:18 PM


Do u need to puff the amarnath seeds?
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Tarla Dalal    Hi, This is readily available in the market.. as rajgira puffs..
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14 Jan 20 12:58 PM
Rajgira Chikki, Amaranth Chikki
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 on 01 Oct 19 12:15 PM


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
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Tarla Dalal    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.
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01 Oct 19 03:17 PM
Rajgira Chikki, Amaranth Chikki
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 on 22 Dec 17 08:53 AM


This chikki recipe is perfect to make and store for fasting days, the sweetness is just perfect my family loved it..
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