Fasting or Vrat is a willing abstinence or reduction from some or all food, drinks and in some cases both. Usually fasting is done based on religious beliefs as a kind of offering to god and strengthen their beliefs in the almighty. Different religions have different methods defined for people to practice fasting. In Hindu religion, fasting is considered a method for strengthening beliefs and experiencing the spiritual. Fasting often referred to as Vrat in Hindi defines some limitation on food. There are certain food items which are allowed during Vrat such as Rajgira Puri, Vrat Ke Aloo, Kaddu Raita, Sabudana Kheer etc. In this article we will cover Rajgira Puri recipe which is an easy to cook dish at home especially during Fast aka Vrat.
Rajgira Puri is a simple dish and is often made along with any other Vrat dish such Vrat Ke Aloo. Rajgira Puri acts as a replacement to any other form of bread and makes a full meal with other items. It can be made during any type of fast or festivals such as Janamashtami, Navratri, Maha Sivratri, Savan fasts etc. Since, Rajgira Puri is deep fried it does not fall under healthy dishes. However, if you take it in limited quantity then you don’t need to loose the sheer taste of this dish.
Refer recipe card and detailed steps to follow our Rajgira Puri Recipe and make Rajgira Puri at home.
Making Rajgira Puri At Home
In this section we go through few easy steps which you need to take to make Rajgira Puri at home. We have added pictures of milestones so you can validate your progress as you make Rajgira Puri with some other delicious Vrat items.
Preparation of Rajgira Puri
To make Rajgira Puri you just need two types of flours namely – Amaranth grain flour (Rajgira Aata) and Water Caltrop flour (Singhara Aata) along with some Rock Salt. Remember if you are preparing Rajgira Puri to consume during fast then you need to use Rock Salt else you can use Table Salt as well.
Now, take Amaranth grain flour (Rajgira Aata) and Water Caltrop flour (Singhara Aata) in a bowl and add Rock Salt to it. Mix it well.
Now knead it with little amount of water (approx less than 1/4 cup water). This is so that the kneaded dough is not soft.
The dough may appear hard but this is how the Rajgira Puri is different from usual wheat flour Puri.
Making of Rajgira Puri
Take approx 2 cup of Clarified butter in a frying pan and keep it on high flame to fry Rajgira Puri.
Now prepare 3 – 4 equal size dough balls.
Now gently roll the dough balls using a rolling pin. If the dough starts sticking then apply little quantity of Water Caltrop flour (Singhara Aata).
While rolling the dough balls the sides may break and so apply even pressure while rolling them.
Once Clarified Butter is hot, put the Rajgira Puri in it and fry them until it becomes golden brown in colour.
While frying keep tossing and turning the Puri so it does not burn from either sides. You can also slowly press the Puri while frying which will make it bulge.
Now take your Rajgira Puri out and put them on a tissue paper to soak extra clarified butter.
Your tasty and crispy Rajgira Puri is ready to be served. Usually Rajgira puri is served with some Vrat Ke Aloo and Coriander Chutney as fasting food but you can also have Rajgira Puri as breakfast in usual days.
Chef Recommendation for Rajgira Puri
- Since vegetable oil is not used to prepare fasting food, we used clarified butter to cook. You can as well use groundnut oil in place of Clarified butter.
- Rajgira Puri will have rough corners since the dough is not that smooth. This is due to the nature of the flour used in preparing it.
Discover More Recipes
And that is not all folks! Shall we take this opportunity to invite you to discover more tasty and yummy recipes in our food wonderland.
- Check some in our Dessert section.
- Why not try few other Vrat Recipes –
Rajgira Puri Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients for Rajgira Puri
- 1/2 cup Amaranth grain flour Rajgira Aata
- 1/4 cup Water Caltrop flour Singhara Aata
- 1/4 tsp Rock Salt
Frying
- Clarified Butter for frying
Instructions
Preparation Steps to make Rajgira Puri
- Take Amaranth grain flour (Rajgira Aata) and Water Caltrop flour (Singhara Aata) in a bowl and add Rock Salt to it. Mix it well.1/2 cup Amaranth grain flour, 1/4 cup Water Caltrop flour, 1/4 tsp Rock Salt
- Now add knead it with little amount of water (approx less than 1/4 cup water). This is so that the kneaded dough is not soft. The dough may appear hard but this is how the Rajgira Puri is different from usual wheat flour Puri.
How to make Rajgira Puri
- Take approx 2 cup of Clarified butter in a frying pan and keep it on high flame to fry Rajgira Puri.Clarified Butter for frying
- Now prepare 3 – 4 equal size dough balls and roll them with a rolling pin. If the dough starts sticking then apply little quantity of Water Caltrop flour (Singhara Aata).
- Once Clarified Butter is hot, put the Rajgira Puri in it and fry them until it becomes golden brown in colour. While frying keep tossing and turning the Puri so it does not burn from either sides. You can also slowly press the Puri while frying which will make it bulge
- Now take your Rajgira Puri out and put them on a tissue paper to soak extra clarified butter.
- Your tasty and crispy Rajgira Puri is ready to be served.
Notes
- Since vegetable oil is not used to prepare fasting food, we used clarified butter to cook. You can as well use groundnut oil in place of Clarified butter.
- Rajgira Puri will have rough corners since the dough is not that smooth. This is due to the nature of the flour used in preparing it.
Nutrition
Related posts:
Suji Ka Halwa Recipe | How to make Sooji Halwa at home
Aloo Paratha Recipe | How to make Aloo Paratha
Mooli Paratha Recipe | How to make Mooli Paratha at home
Sabudana Khichdi Recipe | How to make Sabudana Khichdi
Sabudana Vada | How to make Sabudana Vada
Sabudana Kheer Recipe | How to make Sabudana Kheer