Rajgira Kheer

About Rajgira Kheer Recipe :

Kheer is a classic Indian dessert that is made throughout the country in very many different ways. We bring to your Rajgira ki Kheer which uses the healthy element of Rajgira seeds or Amaranth seeds with the deliciousness of this dessert. Kheer is usually cooked with rice however in this recipe amaranth seeds are used in place of regular rice. Amaranth seeds are gluten free, rich in protein than all other grains, high in calcium content, has a number of anti-oxidants and is great for your eye sight. It is a great addition to this kheer to give it a nourishing twist. This kheer along with being healthy is also tasty. It is nicely garnished and cooked with dry fruits like almonds, pistachios, cashews and raisins. In fact cardamom powder is added to it to give it that beautiful aroma and subtle tinge of flavour. It is the perfect dessert recipe to be served after dinner to your loved ones. So what are you waiting for, surprise everyone tonight by making this amazing kheer. All you have to do is follow the simple steps given below and your Rajgira Ki Kheer will be ready!

Ingredients

500 gm amaranth
1 1/2 litre milk
200 gm sugar
50 gm almonds
50 gm cashews
20 gm raisins
5 gm green cardamom
10 gm pistachios

Preparation
How to make Rajgira Kheer
Step 1 / 4

To make your very own Rajgira Kheer, take a pan and heat it over a low flame. Then slowly add the amaranth seeds (Rajgira) in this pan. When all the seeds gave popped then take them out of the pan in a plate.

Step 2 / 4

Now take a heavy bottomed pan and pour the milk in it, boil the milk in the pan. Once the milk has boiled, put the sugar and stir while it gets dissolved in the milk. Then add the prepared amaranth seeds in the milk and continue to cook at a medium flame. Make sure to stir time and again.

Step 3 / 4

Cook this milk and amaranth seeds for another 10-12 mins. Make sure the seeds are cooked. Then, add chopped almonds, cashews, raisins and cardamom powder. Simmer for about 5-6 mins.

Step 4 / 4

After the time has passed, garnish the kheer with pistachios and serve. Your Rajgira Kheer is ready.