Rajgira Kheer Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Rajgira Kheer, also known as Amaranth Kheer, is a nutritious and delicious Indian dessert made with amaranth seeds, milk, sugar, and flavored with cardamom and nuts. It is a popular sweet dish often prepared during fasting or as a healthy dessert option. The amaranth seeds are cooked in milk until they become soft and creamy, and then sweetened with sugar. It is garnished with nuts and served warm or chilled.

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Ingredients for Rajgira Kheer Recipe

  • 0.06 cup Amaranth Seeds
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 0.13 cup Sugar
  • 0.13 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
  • as per your need Chopped Nuts For Garnish

Directions: Rajgira Kheer Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Wash the amaranth seeds and soak them in water for 30 minutes.
  • STEP 2.In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring milk to a boil.
  • STEP 3.Add the soaked amaranth seeds and cook on low heat until they become soft and the mixture thickens.
  • STEP 4.Add sugar, cardamom powder, and chopped nuts. Mix well.
  • STEP 5.Garnish with more nuts and serve warm or chilled.

Cooking Tips

  • Make sure to wash the amaranth seeds thoroughly to remove any dirt or impurities.
  • You can use any type of nuts like almonds, pistachios, or cashews for garnishing.
  • For a creamier texture, you can add a tablespoon of condensed milk while cooking the kheer.

Storage and Serving

  • Leftover kheer can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Before serving, you can warm it up or serve it chilled, according to your preference.
  • Garnish with additional nuts before serving for an extra crunch.
Nutrition
value
245
calories per serving
17 g Fat6 g Protein17 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    17g
  • Protein
    6g
  • Carbs
    17g
  • Fiber
    3g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    17g
  • Protein
    6g
  • Fiber
    3g

Fats

  • Fat
    17g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    147mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    1052mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    27mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    12mg
  • Vitamin E
    4mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    81mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    145mg
  • Selenium
    6mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp