Another great vrat recipe – Vrat Rajgiria Puri or Amaranth ki poori. Deep fried puffed pooris prepared by combining amaranth flour with boiled potatoes and spices. Amaranth flour is a gluten-free, protein-rich flour and is derived from the seeds of the amaranth plant, which is a leafy vegetable.
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Because its gluten-free, amaranth flour is a sticky dough as compared to the wheat flour dough.To bind this dough together boiled and mashed potato is added to the recipe. During the kneading process be careful while adding water. Add water by spoon and knead a soft pliable dough.Rolling Amaranth flour could be difficult. Work it in between two plastic sheets or using your palm spread it out in thin circles. This same recipe can be used to make Amaranth roti or paratha.
During fasting period people just eat fruits and vegetables and instead of regular flour and rice they substitute their diet with falahari dishes. An ideal fasting food and an excellent accompaniment to Jeera aloo or Vrat ke aloo!! This fasting season try other vrat recipes – Sabudana Ladoo, Vrat Rajgiria Puri, Sabudana Uttapam, Kuttu and Singhare ke atte ki Roti, Sabudana Khichdi, Sabudana Vrat Dosa, Sama ki Tikki or Sabudana Vada and more….
Amaranth flour is also known as Rajgiria flour – see image below.
DISCLAIMER – If you do not consume a particular veggie or spice during Navratri , feel free to leave that out and follow your family vrat guidelines.
Vrat Rajgiria Puri
INGREDIENTS
- 1-1/2 cups Amaranth flour (Rajgiria flour)
- 2 small Boiled and mashed potatoes
- 1/4 -1/2 teaspoon Haldi (Turmeric powder)
- 1/4 -1/2 teaspoon Ajwain/ Carrom seeds
- 1/4 -1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
- Salt to taste (Vrat salt - Sendha namak)
- Oil for Frying
INSTRUCTIONS
- Assemble all the ingredients. Boil, peel and mash the potatoes.
- In a large bowl add all the ingredients..
- Rub and mix them well.
- Add water spoon by spoon and knead a soft pliable dough. This dough will not be a firm dough like the wheat dough. Cover the dough and allow it to sit for 12-15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan. Meanwhile make a small ball out of the dough.
- Using your fingers or palm keep pressing down on the dough and form a puri like circle.
- It will look like this.
- Once the oil is hot, deep fry the puris till they are golden brown in color.
- Remove from oil and place it on a paper napkin to drain all the excess oil.
- Serve hot and enjoy with Jeera aloo and vrat ki chutney. Happy Fasting!!
Amir says
Can the same or similar receipe be used to make soft Rotis that do not have the after taste of
amaranth.
I prefer not to deep fry.
Please help as my family is so sensitive to Wheat.
Very well described receipe.
Thank you very much.
Ruchi says
Of course.
You can cook the roti like a paratha. Apply a little oil or ghee and cook until golden brown.
Nisha says
Hi Ruchi, first time I came across your recipes. I tried the sabudana khichdi. Its good. Your recipes are very clear and easy, inspiring to cook. Thanks.
RK says
Welcome to the blog Nisha!! Glad to you liked it. Thanks for trying the recipe and keep checking back for more. 🙂
Anis Dhanani says
Hello!
If anyone knows if UPVAS Rajgaro flour, or any brand of Amaranth flour (Rajgiria flour) is available in Dubai?
Please let me know.
Thanks n best rgds,
Anis
RK says
Thanks for stopping by Anis. You may have to check your local Indian stores for Rajgaro flour and Amaranth flour.
Sonal says
Thanks , I have reϲently bеen searching fοr this recipe for a whіle and yourѕ is the best I haνe came upon so far. My son is allergic to gluten and I want to try out for him. Wonderfully explained recipe. Thanks to You. Jai Mata Di!
RK says
Thanks Sonal! Glad you liked it. Jai Mata Di!
koyal says
I needed to thank you for this good recipe!! I definitely loved every bit of it. I have got you bookmarked to look at new stuff you
post… I have to say great recipes.
RK says
Thanks Koyal!!
Rushali says
Your vrat recipe collection is nice. Looking for some more.Great blog and successful recipes.
RK says
Thanks Rushali. Will look into your request. Till then keep visiting for more 🙂
Sneha says
This recipe was so good. It was not only tasty it was very crisp. Thanks for sharing your yum collection Ruchi.
RK says
Glad you liked it Sneha. I agree Rajgiria Puris are very crispy. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Payal Pavan says
Made this puris for my fast and were very good. Thaks for your effort. all your recipes look really very described.
RK says
Glad you liked it Payal. Thanks:)
Vandana says
Ruchi my MIL loved these puris. I am not good at trying new recipes but your detailed step by step recipe made me look like a master chef in my kitchen. Keep them coming.
Thanks and regards
Vandana
RK says
You are very welcome Vandana and I am glad you liked it!!
Kavita ghosh says
Wonderful recipe the puris were really good and tasty. Many thanks for providing this recipe.
RK says
You are welcome Kavita, glad you liked them!!
Sarita khanna says
Thanks so much for this recipe. Had fun fasting, please post some new recipes.
RK says
You are welcome Sarita and sure will look into your request!!