Rajgira Halwa – Fasting Sweet Recipe

Rajgira Halwa is a traditional Indian sweet dish enjoyed during fasting days like Ekadashi, Navratri, Maha Shivratri, and Janmashtami. It is one of the most popular falahari sweets (fasting food made with fruits and grains) because it is easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. With its rich flavor and melt-in-the-mouth texture, Rajgira Halwa is a festive favorite for both kids and adults.

What is Rajgira Halwa?

Rajgira Halwa is made using Rajgira flour, which comes from the seeds of the Amaranth plant. Interestingly, these “seeds” are actually botanically classified as fruits. Rajgira is widely consumed during Hindu fasting rituals as it is considered pure, nutritious, and filling.

The process of making Rajgira Halwa is very similar to Aata Halwa (wheat flour halwa). Once you know how to make one, you can easily prepare the other. The dish requires only a handful of ingredients—Rajgira flour, ghee, sugar, water or milk, dry fruits, and cardamom. Rich in ghee and flavored with cardamom, this halwa is a comforting treat during fasting days.

Health Benefits of Rajgira

Rajgira (Amaranth) is not only a fasting-friendly grain but also a superfood. Here’s why:

Gluten-Free: Perfect for those with gluten intolerance.
Rich in Protein: Provides plant-based protein, keeping you energized during fasting.
High in Fiber: Improves digestion and helps you feel full longer.
Nutrient-Dense: Contains iron, calcium, magnesium, and essential amino acids.
Versatile Ingredient: Consumed in many forms—popped, fresh, roasted, or ground into flour.

Why Rajgira Halwa is Special

Perfect for fasting days and festivals.
Simple recipe with minimal ingredients.
Naturally gluten-free and wholesome.
Rich, aromatic, and indulgent with ghee.
Can be customized with jaggery or sugar.

Tips for Making Perfect Rajgira Halwa

Roast the flour in ghee on low flame until aromatic. This step is crucial for flavor.
Add hot water or milk slowly to avoid lumps.
Stir continuously while cooking to achieve a smooth texture.
Be generous with ghee for authentic taste.
Garnish with chopped dry fruits for extra richness.

Variations of Rajgira Halwa

Milk-Based Halwa: Use milk instead of water for a creamier texture.
Jaggery Rajgira Halwa: Replace sugar with jaggery for a traditional earthy taste.
Nutty Delight: Add cashews, almonds, and pistachios for crunch.
Coconut Twist: Mix in grated coconut for added flavor.

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Rajgira Halwa

This sweet recipe preferably eat during fasting because it is a gluten-free dessert, It is made out of Rajgira flour, ghee, milk and sugar.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 people

Course: Breakfast, sweets

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 cup Rajgira flour
3/4 cup Ghee
1 ½ cup Hot Milk
1/4 cup Chopped Almonds and Cashew
1 tsp Cardamom powder

Method

Heat up a pan, add 3/4 cup of ghee, when the ghee is slightly hot, add a cup of rajgira flour, mix it well with ghee. Fry on medium heat, constantly stirring with a spatula until it turns golden brown in color. Do not let it burnt.
When the flour is looking nice golden and release aroma that time add 1 ½ cup of hot milk, and stir continuously and carefully, until milk get fully absorb by the flour, keep the flame law.
When the milk is absorb well, add 1/2 cup of sugar (sugar you can use according to your taste), mix it well, stirring constantly till it gets thick and all the moisture is evaporated. Ghee come out from the sides. Halwa will leave the sides of the pan.
Add chopped nuts and cardamom powder, Mix everything well.
Cover the lid and cook for another 2-3 minutes on medium flame. After 2-3 minutes remove the lid, Rajgira halwa is ready. Serve hot.

Notes

Use coarsely grinded Rajgira flour, it will give nice texture, Or you can make Rajgira flour at home by grinding rajgira seeds.
Always use hot milk.
Don’t use oil instead of ghee, it will not give that much good taste.
Roast the flour nicely until you can see it changed its color to golden and released nice nutty aroma.

RAJGIRA HALWA WITH DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND STEP BY STEP PHOTOS

Step 1: Heat up a pan, add 3/4 cup of ghee, when the ghee is slightly hot, add a cup of rajgira flour, mix it well with ghee. Fry on medium heat, constantly stirring with a spatula until it turns golden brown in color.

Step 2: Add 1 ½ cup of hot milk, and stir continuously and carefully, until milk get fully absorb by the flour, keep the flame law.

Step 3: Add 1/2 cup of sugar , mix it well, stirring constantly till it gets thick and all the moisture is evaporated. Ghee come out from the sides. Halwa will leave the sides of the pan.