Many people observe a special fast or vrat for Navratri. If you are one of them, you must be aware of various food restrictions. You must have heard that you can use only special types of flour, spices and vegetables while cooking. Are you looking for easy fasting-friendly recipes? If so, we’ve got you covered! With Chaitra Navratri just a few days away, we come up with a quick recipe that you must try: Rajgira Kadhi. This kadhi is made from Rajgira flour (Ambrosia flour), which is one of the best ingredients for fasting recipes. Rich in fiber, iron and protein, this flour is also very healthy for you. See recipe and benefits below.
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How to make Rajgira Kadhi at home | Easy Vrat Kadhi Recipe

• Mix rajgira flour, curd and water in a bowl to make a smooth mixture.
• Heat the ghee in a heavy bottomed pan and then add the cumin seeds.
• Once the seeds crackle, add ginger and chilli and fry on medium heat.
• Add to the flour-curd mixture and mix well. Add rock salt (sendha namak) and sugar to taste.
• Allow the curry to boil and thicken. Stir to remove any lumps.
• Serve Rajgira Kadhi garnished with chopped coriander.

Click here for the full recipe of Rajgira Kadhi
Even if you are not fasting, this kadhi is a light and healthy dish that you must try. If you do not have readymade Rajgira flour, you can make it at home:

How to make Rajgira flour at home?

_{Chaitra Navratri 2023: Rajgira is not only a great fasting ingredient, but it is also good for your body
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To make rajgira flour, you need to roast rajgira (cholai) seeds on a non-stick tava (griddle) for about 5 minutes. Keep stirring the seeds so that they do not burn. When they turn light brown, turn off the flame and spread them on a plate. After it cools down completely, grind them in a mixer to make a fine flour-like powder. Rajgira is a superfood and you must consider including it in your diet whether you are fasting or not.

Benefits of Rajgira or Amaranth

Good for Immunity:
Amaranth seeds contain vitamin C and antioxidants that help strengthen your immune system. They also protect your body from free radical damage and inflammation.

May help with weight loss:
Rajgira is gluten free and rich in dietary fiber as well as protein. It makes you feel full for longer and thus keeps unhealthy cravings at bay. It also has less saturated fat.

Good for Your Bones:
Being rich in iron, phosphorus and fibre, amaranth is known to improve bone density. Its calcium content also promotes bone health.

Now, are you wondering what you should pair Rajgira Kadhi with? See our suggestions below:

What to eat with Rajgira Kadhi | fasting foods for navratri

1. Buckwheat Puri
This fast-friendly poori is made of buckwheat flour and potatoes. These are fried in ghee and cooked with only rock salt. Click here for the full recipe.

2. Samak Khichdi
This khichdi is made using Samak rice or Samvat rice (called little millet or barnyard millet in English). Along with rice, all you need are peanuts, potatoes, curd and common spices. Samak Khichdi with Rajgira Kadhi makes a wholesome meal. Click here for the full recipe.

3. Vrat Wala Aloo Paratha
Aloo paratha is a popular dish and vrat ka paratha is just as tasty as the regular one. Since neither maida nor whole wheat flour is consumed during the fast, buckwheat flour has been used in this recipe. Various spices are added to the potato stuffing. Click here for the full recipe.

Looking for more Navratri Vrat Recipes? Check out this list. Wondering what else you can make with Rajgira? Click here for more information.
It is very easy to make all these dishes at home. Try cooking them for Chaitra Navratri 2023!

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