Although it is prepared and enjoyed on Indian festivals such as Navratri, Shivratri, Janamasthmi or Ekadashi, you are more than welcome to indulge on any regular day too.
WHAT IS SHIRO OR HALWA?
Siro or Halwa is a typical Indian sweet/confection or dessert made of flour (various kinds) fruits or vegetables, with milk, sugar, nuts and fat such as ghee. If you prefer vegan halwa, skip dairy products in the recipe. Indian Halwa is no way near to Halva which you can find in Greek or Israeli shops. It is a pudding consistency and made by roasting flours in ghee or fruit and veg stewed in milk over stovetop until thick and creamy and eaten with the spoon. In Indian households, Shiro or halwa is not an everyday dessert but reserved for solely special occasions and small celebrations, however, one can make a simple one like this in a jiffy to please their sweet cravings.
RAJGIRA HALWA WITHOUT MILK
Rajgira halwa also known as Rajgira Ka Halwa, Rajgira Sheera. In Gujarati it is called Rajgara No Shiro. This is an authentic Indian dessert made of rajgira/amaranth flour. Usually, the flour is roasted in ghee, ( in this recipe I have used coconut oil), combined with sugar. Then flavoured with cardamom and spiked with slivered nuts and dried edible flower petals. Generally this amaranth flour halwa prepared with milk, but I also added a secrete ingredient in this Farali Rajgira Aata Halwa to make it extra rich and royal. We also love this shiro recipe without milk too. This melt in your mouth dessert is often prepared during the fasting season. It can be paired with Farali dum aloo, Farali Kand/Ratalu Bhaji and Farali Masala Buckwheat (Kuttu) Poori.
INGREDIENTS
The best thing about this recipe is that this dessert is almost an instant and it is made only with 3 ingredients to wow anyone. Rajgira-amaranth flour Coconut oil or vegan butter Sugar
HOW TO MAKE RAJGIRA HALWA?
Like I said above that this dessert is almost an Instant and done in a jiffy as there is an only one step recipe. Start roasting the flour in coconut oil until you see the flour changes colour to light pink and flour releases the tempting aroma. Add hot water, add the sugar and mix everything for a delicious, aromatic and luscious siro or halwa. Soft, smooth and just melt in your mouth siro is ready to devour.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Vegan Rajgaro siro tastes best when served hot or warm but not cold. Another reason to serve warm because in cooler weather coconut oil hardens. It can be consumed on its own or serve alongside a farali meal.
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