Rajgira Pudding (Amaranth Pudding)
Yash dani
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This warming, nutritious pudding is made from rajgira (amaranth) flour, sweetened with jaggery, and studded with roasted nuts and raisins. It's a delightful dessert that combines rich flavors and a smooth texture, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 cup whole almonds
1/4 cup cashews
1/4 cup raisins
2.5 cups water
3/4 cup jaggery powder
1/4 cup melted butter
1 cup Rajgira Flour (Amaranth Flour)
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
Extra cardamom powder for garnish, optional
Directions
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Set a pan over low-medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of butter.
Once the butter is hot, add the 1/4 cup whole almonds. Stir-saute for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly roasted.
Add the 1/4 cup cashews and continue to roast for 1 more minute.
Finally, add the 1/4 cup raisins and stir-roast for just 10 seconds.
Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the roasted nuts and raisins to a clean, dry plate. Set aside.
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Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and return it to the stove.
Add 2.5 cups of water and 3/4 cup of jaggery powder to the pan.
Mix well and heat the mixture, stirring until the jaggery completely dissolves.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then remove the pan from the heat and set it aside.
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Set a separate large pan over low-medium heat.
Add 1/4 cup of melted butter and let it heat for about 15 seconds.
Add 1 cup of Rajgira Flour to the melted butter.
Stir constantly over low heat for 7-8 minutes until the flour turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma.
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Carefully add the prepared jaggery water to the roasted rajgira flour in the pan.
Stir constantly over low-medium heat to prevent lumps.
Cook until the mixture thickens and becomes nice and smooth, resembling a pudding.
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Once the pudding is smooth and cooked, add about 3/4 of the reserved roasted nuts and raisins.
Add 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom powder and give everything a quick mix to combine.
Transfer the Rajgira Pudding to serving bowls.
Top with the remaining roasted nuts and raisins.
For extra flavour, you may sprinkle a little more cardamom powder on top.
Enjoy!
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