Dessert This Sawan 2025, Try Rajgira Halwa – A Gluten-Free Vrat Sweet Packed With Energy
Try Rajgira Halwa this Sawan—a gluten-free, nutrient-rich vrat sweet made with amaranth flour, ghee, and jaggery. Quick, sattvic, and energising.
20 Mins
Total time
15 Mins
Cook Time
5 Mins
Prep Time
3 People
Serves
Easy Difficulty
Veg
Diet
Ingredients
- 0.5 Cup Rajgira (amaranth) Flour
- 4 Tablespoon Desi Ghee
- 0.5 Cup Jaggery
- 1 Cup Water
- 2 Pinch Cardamom Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Almonds
- 1 Tablespoon Cashews
- Saffron
Main Procedure
Step 1
Heat ghee in a non-stick pan or kadhai.
Step 2
Add Rajgira flour and roast it on low flame, stirring continuously until golden brown and aromatic. This may take 6–8 minutes.
Step 3
In a separate pan, melt jaggery in water over low heat. Do not boil. Strain if needed to remove impurities.
Step 4
Slowly pour the jaggery water into the roasted flour while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Step 5
Cook the mixture on low flame until it thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
Step 6
Add cardamom powder, saffron (if using), and chopped nuts. Mix well.
Step 7
Serve hot, garnished with more dry fruits.