Amaranth (Rajgira) Ladoo

Iron Content per Serving: 1.5 mg/serving

Ingredients Serving Size: Approximately 4 servings.

• Amaranth (Rajgira) flour - 1 cup

• Jaggery (or any sweetener of your choice) - 1/2 cup

• Ghee (clarified butter) - 1/4 cup

• Cardamom powder - 1/2 teaspoon

• Chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, and pistachios) - 1/4 cup

• Raisins - 1/4 cup

  
  

Instructions:

1. In a pan, heat ghee over low heat.

2. Add chopped nuts and raisins. Roast until they turn golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.

3. In the same pan, add amaranth flour. Roast it on low heat until it turns aromatic and slightly changes color. Be careful not to burn it.

4. add jaggery (or sweetener) and cardamom powder once the flour is roasted. Mix well until the jaggery melts and blends with the flour.

5. Add the roasted nuts and raisins to the mixture. Mix until everything is well combined.

6. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down slightly.

7. While the mixture is still warm, use your hands to shape small portions into ladoos (round balls).

8. Repeat until all the mixture is used up and you have formed all the ladoos.

9. Allow the ladoos to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

10. Enjoy this nutritious and delicious amaranth (rajgira) ladoos as a snack or dessert!

    
    

Cuisine Type: Indian (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh)

When to eat: Anytime as a snack or dessert

Tips to increase the nutritional value:

• Consider incorporating nuts and seeds like almonds, cashews, or sesame seeds for added nutrients and texture.

• You can add dried fruits such as raisins or dates for natural sweetness and extra iron content.

• Experiment with spices like cardamom or nutmeg to enhance flavor and add a unique touch to your ladoo.

• Store your amaranth (Rajgira) ladoo in an airtight container to maintain freshness and enjoy them over several days.