Rajagira halwa without milk is a delicious dairy free Indian sweet recipe that comes together in less than 15 minutes. This farali melt in your mouth dessert is prepared with rajgira flour, making it suitable for a gluten-free diet. Ideal during vrat seasons such as Navratri, Shravan mas or Ekadashi.
Although this halwa is commonly prepared on Indian festivals such as Navratri, Shivratri, Janamasthmi or Ekadashi, it's easy enough to prepare any day of the week.
In Gujarat, rajgira halwa is known as rajgara no shiro.
Rajgira halwa is an authentic Indian dessert made of rajgira/amaranth flour. Usually, the flour is roasted in ghee, then milk and sugar is added. I've used coconut oil in place of the ghee and water instead of milk to keep this recipe suitable for vegan diets.
The halwa is then flavoured with cardamom and studded with slivered nuts and dried edible flower petals.
For the recipe with dairy, take a look at my rajgira sheera with milk which is luxurious and indulgent.
Serving ideas
Vegan rajgaro siro tastes best when served hot or warm but not cold. Also, in cooler weather, the coconut oil hardens and the halwa won't have a melt in the mouth finish. It's delicious on its own but I love to serve it alongside a farali meal.
I love it with farali dum aloo or this easy farali sweet potato shaak. Aother option is farali kand/ratalu bhaji and a side of farali buckwheat (kuttu) poori.
Rajgira Halwa Without Milk
Equipment
- 1 cup for measuring the ingredients 250ml
- 1 heavy bottom pan or kadai
- 1 big spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup amaranth flour rajgira flour
- ½ cup coconut oil or vegan butter
- ¾ cup sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 ½ cup water boiling hot
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoon nuts slivered
- 1 teaspoon edible dry rose petals
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a heavy bottom pan, add rajgira flour.1 cup amaranth flour, ½ cup coconut oil
- Roast the flour until it goes pink and roasting aroma starts wafting.
- Por hot water and keep stirring the mixture until all the water evaporates.1 ½ cup water
- Now add sugar and mix so well until sugar melts completely and halwa gets a beautiful shine to it.¾ cup sugar
- Mix cardamom powder.¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- Serve in a serving bowl and garnish the siro/halwa with nuts and rose petals if using.2 tablespoon nuts, 1 teaspoon edible dry rose petals
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Sonila says
Yumm!!! This looks so good. I wonder how similar it is in taste to something in Albanian cuisine we call Hallva. I'll have to try it out. Your recipe for vegan rajagro sirohalwa looks delicious, thank you!!
Rebecca Clyde says
what a gorgeous dessert! it looks delicious too
Rosa says
Mmm I love Indian desserts so will definitely need to try this!
Sue | the view from great island says
This is just stunning, I've never heard of this dessert but your description has got me fascinated!
jayashree says
Love this vegan version of halwa with amaranth flour. It looks so festive Jagruti.
jayashree says
Love this vegan version of pudding with amaranth flour, looks so festive.
Ruchi's Veg Kitchen says
Absolutely Gorgeous... Who will say NO to fast , if this is the treat. Amazing captures. Loved the vegan option. Lovely recipe
veena says
First let me say about the pictures. Amazing pictures of vegan rajagro. So beautifully captured that i am not able to take off my eyes and scroll down to the recipe. This is vegan is such an added advantage.This is a new recipe to me and I will try this for my vegan friends
Cheese Curd In Paradise says
I love a simple dessert and this is wonderful! I love that it uses coconut oil and nuts- it has such great flavor.
Indfused says
Jagruti,
I would fast for this delicoius Rajgiro Halwa. Looks spectacular too!
Vanitha says
I cannot take my eyes off these visuals! Such a simple sheera and you have made it look like you have slaved over it for hours! Love this idea of using coconut oil instead of ghee! Beautiful, delicious and why Navratri, I can have it every day!
My Culinary Journey says
How lovely to use Amaranth for making Shero/halwa. I so love this grain Jagruti. I am definitely going to try this.
Wonderful share.
Lata
Mayuri Patel says
Rajagro shiro is my favorite and you're so right it comes together in a matter of a few minutes. With coconut oil instead of ghee it must be tasting a bit different, with a coconut flavor. Lovely clicks.
Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen says
OMG, jagruti, that ghee floating halwa is so much tempting! Love the styling!! i have made savories with rajgira, yet to try halwa, i m definitely bookmarking this to try!
Sasmita says
This vegan amaranth pudding is looking so delicious. the gluten free option here is a best idea for falahar time. lovely share indeed