Amaranth / Rajgira

Benefits & More

• High In Fibre – May aid in weight management
  
• Rich In Antioxidant – May help protect from cell damage
  
• Good Source of Calcium – Promotes bone health
  
• Rich in Protein – Builds Muscle Strength
  
• Fibre-Rich Grain – Aids in Digestion
  
• Potassium-Rich – Promotes Heart Health
  
• Rich Source of Amino Acid – Good for hair
  
• Iron-Rich – Helps supply nutrients to every part of the body
  

Amaranth, amaranth millet, or rajgira millet is a lesser-known superfood that hides in kitchens! When we talk about rajgira the first thing that comes to our mind is the rajgira chikki and the ladoos. It is a perfect evening snack to satiate the hunger pangs and plus they are sugar-free and made with jaggery so make a healthy snacking option.

 Amaranth grain is yet not included as a staple like rice or wheat but due to its large awareness about the benefits and the rajgira nutrition & amaranth nutrition, it has joined the bandwagon of superfoods! At Organic Gyaan you can buy amaranth online at the best prices as we offer you unpolished and gluten-free amaranth seeds or rajgira seeds that are hygienically packed and stored!

 Amaranth Benefits/Rajgira Benefits for Health

• Amaranth seeds or rajgira seeds have the highest amount of protein and thus consuming amaranth will greatly help meet their daily protein requirements easily.
• Rajgira seeds are also called fiber-rich grain and thus helps to lower cholesterol levels in the body.
• Including amaranth in the diet is very good to control sugar levels as it has a powerful mineral on it which is manganese.
• Amaranth seeds are high in calories so it helps to make you feel fuller for a longer period of time and thus aid in weight management.
• It is also a rich source of calcium and is thus beneficial for bone health.
• Amaranth is gluten-free and for people who are allergic to gluten, amaranth is a wonderful choice to include in the daily diet.

Rajgira Grain/ Amaranth Uses

• Amaranth millet can be used to make chikkis, ladoos and kheer
• You can pop the rajgira millet in a hot pan and enjoy them as a snack
• Amaranth millet can be used to make khichdi, porridge, and patties
• You can mix rajgira millet with other millets and have them for breakfast
• Amaranth millet can be used as garnishing in salads or making kadhi.