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Amaranth Diet Namkeen | राजगिरा/ चौलाई/ डाइट नमकीन

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time10 mins

Nutritious Rajgira Namkeen Many of us don't know that Rajgira (popped/ puffed Amaranth)

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Ingredients
 Amaranth puffs- 100 gm.
 Ghee/ oil- 2 tsp.
 Whole makhana (fox nuts) - 20 gm.
 Peanuts- 30 gm.
 Whole cashew nuts- 20 gm.
 Melon seeds- 1 tbsp. = 15 gm.
 Raisins- 10- 12 in no. = 20 gm.
 Mustard seeds- ½ tsp.
 Turmeric powder- ½ tsp.
 Whole curry leaves- 20-25 in no.
 Salt to taste
 Amchur powder- 1 tsp.
 Black pepper powder- to taste
 Chaat masala powder- to taste
Method
1

Heat 1 teaspoon ghee in a pan over low heat. Add peanuts & roast until they are crispy.

2

Now add cashews and raisins separately & roast until light brown.

3

Add melon seeds to the pan and roast until browned. Keep stirring while roasting to avoid burning. In the same pan, add makhana to the pan and roast on medium heat until they are crispy (5-8 minutes). Keep stirring while roasting. Move the roasted makhana to a large bowl and keep it aside.

4

In the same pan add amaranth puffs and keep stirring while roasting. Now add all the ingredients in the pan.

5

Heat 1 tsp. ghee in a pan add mustard seeds & curry leaves and roast them until light browned just to remove the moisture from them. Add turmeric to give it a color. Pour it to the amaranth puffs.

6

Add salt, black pepper powder, amchur powder and chaat masala powder over the roasted nuts and seeds and toss well.

7

Cool the ingredients completely and store them in an airtight container.

8

Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
% Daily Value *
Protein 3.30g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.