Rajgira: The Underrated Indian Superfood 🌱
You’ve probably eaten rajgira during fasting — but did you know it deserves a place in your everyday diet too?
By Dt. Sabah Ghare
Rajgira, also known as amaranth, is a nutrient-rich pseudo-grain that packs a surprisingly good nutritional punch.
Why should you care?
Protein-rich: A useful plant-based protein source.
Fibre-friendly: Helps support fullness and healthy digestion.
Mineral-packed: Provides nutrients like iron, magnesium and calcium.
Naturally gluten-free: A great option for those avoiding gluten.
Versatile: Use it as flour, popped rajgira, porridge, chilla or even in laddoos.
The catch?
“Healthy” doesn’t mean unlimited. Rajgira flour, laddoos and chikkis can become calorie-dense depending on how they’re prepared.
The takeaway:
You don’t need exotic superfoods to eat well. Sometimes, the best foods are the ones that have been sitting in our traditional kitchens all along. 🤍
Nutrition tip: Instead of chasing the newest health trend, learn to use traditional foods in the right quantity and combination.
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