Navratri Special Rajgira Thalipith Recipe – Healthy & Fasting Friendly

Navratri Special – Rajgira Thalipith (Vrat-Friendly Flatbread)

Rajgira Thalipith is a wholesome and filling flatbread made from rajgira (amaranth) flour, sweet potatoes, and peanuts. Soft inside and lightly crispy on the outside, this vrat-friendly recipe is rich in nutrients, gluten-free, and perfect to pair with fresh curd during Navratri fasting.

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

• Rajgira flour – 1 cup

• Sweet potato (boiled & mashed) – ½ cup

• Groundnuts (coarsely crushed) – 2 tbsp

• Ginger-green chilli paste – 2 tsp

• Cumin seeds – ¼ tsp

• Fresh coriander (chopped) – 2 tbsp

• Ghee or oil – 1 tsp (plus extra for shallow frying)

• Salt – to taste (use sendha namak if fasting)

• Water – as required for kneading

• Curd – ½ katori (for serving)

Method

1. Mix Ingredients – In a mixing bowl, combine rajgira flour, mashed sweet potato, crushed groundnuts, ginger-green chilli paste, cumin seeds, chopped coriander, salt, and ½ tsp ghee or oil.

2. Knead Dough – Add water gradually and knead into a soft dough.

3. Shape Thalipith – Spread the dough on a plastic sheet or directly on a greased tawa, shaping it like regular thalipith.

4. Shallow Fry – Cook on medium heat with ½ tsp ghee or oil on both sides until golden brown.

5. Serve Hot – Enjoy with fresh curd or coconut chutney.

Notes

• For strict fasting, replace regular salt with sendha namak.

• Sweet potato adds natural sweetness and softness to the thalipith.

• Can also be made without sweet potato by adjusting water quantity.

Why You’ll Love This Navratri Rajgira Thalipith Recipe

• 100% gluten-free and vrat-friendly

• Rich in fiber, calcium, and protein from rajgira and peanuts

• Easy to make in under 20 minutes

• A filling snack or light meal during Navratri