I had shared the recipe for Rajgira Halwa recently with you guys for Navratri Fasting menu. That was very healthy and delicious too 😊 

Today, I bring to you a very crunchy and delicious Rajgira Nankhatai! Perfect for dipping in your evening tea while you fast…or for those hunger pangs in the middle of the day! They are good for kids too😁. Since I had some Amaranth flour left-over after making the halwa … I started looking for easy recipes. This recipe fits the bill perfectly…it was instantly approved by hubby😘 with two thumbs up!! 💃 I am very happy that it worked so well on the very first attempt! Now I will make it even when I don’t fast 😄

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Since this recipe uses Glutenfree flour, you will have to work very carefully while making the dough and keep an eye on it while baking too. Let’s get started with the recipe.

Yield: 18-20 Nankhatai depending on the size.

Equipment: a large mixing bowl, blender, a knife, measuring cups/ spoons, baking tray, aluminium foil, a cooling stand.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup Rajgira ka atta (amaranth flour)

1/2 cup powdered sugar

5 tbsp powdered almonds

1/2 tsp cardamom pwd

6 tbsp desi ghee

a pinch of sendha namak (rock salt, use regular salt if you are not fasting)

less than 1/4 cup water (approximately)

chopped pistachio for garnishing (optional)

Method:

In a large mixing bowl, add the powdered sugar, ghee and cardamom pwd. Mix it all well. Then add the almond powder too and mix again. Next, add the Rajgira atta and slowly also pour some water. Mix well with your hands. It won’t be a tight dough. So bring everything together carefully and cover the bowl. Keep the covered bowl in the refrigerator for 15 mins.

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Pre-heat the oven for 10mins @ 170’c. (Pls note that every oven works differently, so you will have to adjust the temperature and baking duration according to your oven). Line the baking tray with aluminium foil.

Then after 15 mins, remove the dough from the refrigerator and make small, equal sized balls. Make a cross over each ball with a sharp knife (this helps in releasing any steam within). Bake them at 170’c for 15 mins. If at all you feel they haven’t baked completely, you can let them bake for another 5-8 mins. But please keep an eye on them. Once it’s done, bring them out of the oven and cool the tray on a wire stand for 15 mins. The Nankhatai will crisp up and will be easy to handle. Sprinkle some chopped pistachios and serve 😊

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Enjoy these Nankhatai with tea or simply munch away☺️

Love,

Shreya❤️

Adapted from The Times Of India.

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