Rajgira Thalipeeth | Upvasache Thalipeeth | Amaranth Flour Pancake

Rajgira Thalipeeth is a filling, nutrient-rich, gluten-free Amaranth Flour Pancake. Also called Upvasache Thalipeeth or Farali Thalipeeth in Maharashtra, this dish is made on days of fasting like Ekadashi or during Navratri. You can eat it all by itself or then with some cold dahi on the side.

Rajgira or Amaranth is high in nutrients such as calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, folates and more. As a result, including this superfood in your daily diet will pay rich dividends in terms of improved health. An easy way to include Rajgira in your diet is making this delicious and easy-to-make Rajgira Thalipeeth. It is also a great choice for people following a gluten-free diet.

Some Points to Note When Making Rajgira Thalipeeth

• Do not add water initially when making the dough because the boiled potato has enough moisture. Later add just about 1/2 or 1 tsp of water at a time to make a soft and pliable dough.
• Make and serve the Upvas Thalipeeth as soon as you make the dough as the dough tends to dry out. If you are making the dough in advance cover it with a damp cotton cloth or kitchen towel. Knead just before shaping the thalipeeth and add water, if needed.
• Serve these pancakes hot off the pan.
• When making for Ekadashi, Navratri or any other fasting days, use ghee and not oil. Also, in Maharashtra, on days of fasting red chilli powder, turmeric, mustard and other spices are not used. Stick to cumin, green chilli and ginger for flavour.

Other Fasting Recipes for Ekadashi or Navratri

• Farali Misal (Without Sabudana)
• Upvas ka Dhokla | Farali Dhokla | Vrat ka Dhokla
• Dahi Sabudana
• Sabudana Thalipeeth

How to Make Rajgira Thalipeeth (Upvasache Thalipeeth)

This recipe is the traditional one made on days of fasting, especially Ekadashi and Navratri.

1. Getting Started
   1. Boil 1 medium-sized potato (~125 gms).
   2. Peel and mash it. I got 1/2 cup of mashed potato.
   3. Pound or grind 4 spicy green chillies and 2″ piece of ginger to a coarse paste. I got 2 tsp of green chilli-ginger paste.
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2.   Making the Dough
   1. To a plate or a bowl, add 1 cup of Rajgira Atta (Amaranth flour), 1/2 cup mashed potato, 2 tsp cumin seeds, 2 tbsp chopped coriander, 2 tsp green chilli-ginger paste, 2 tbsp of roasted peanut powder, and some salt. Use Sendha Namak if you do not use regular salt on fasting days.
   2. Mix well to get a dough. At this stage, the dough will come together but cannot be made into a pancake.
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   3. Now add 1 teaspoon of water at a time and knead the dough till it comes together with no cracks and is soft. I needed 1 tbsp of water. 
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3. Making the Thalipeeth
   1. Over medium flame, heat a tava.
   2. Grease the tava using 1/4 tsp ghee. 
   3. Divide the dough into 4 portions and roll each portion into a ball.
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   4. Moisten a plastic sheet with a few drops of water.
   5. Place on portion of the dough on the plastic sheet.
   6. Dip your fingers in a bowl of water to wet them, and use wet fingers to press the dough ball into a 5″ thick circle.
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   7.  Transfer the Rajgira Thalipeeth to your palm and then onto the heated tava.
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   8. Over medium heat, let the thalipeeth cook for about 5 minutes or till the side touching the tava is browned.
   9. Flip over and cook the other side.
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   10. Make the other thalipeeth in the same way.
4. Serving Suggestions
   1. Serve the Rajgira Thalipeeth with Dahi.

Recipe for Farali Rajgira Thalipeeth: Gluten-Free Amaranth Flour Pancake

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Rajgira Thalipeeth | Upvasache Thalipeeth | Amaranth Flour Pancake

Aruna

Rajgira Thalipeeth is a delicious, nutritious, gluten-free Amaranth Flour Pancake made in Maharashtra for days of fasting such as Ekadashi. Also called Upvasache Thalipeeth or Farali Thalipeeth in Maharashtra, all you need is some cold dahi or yogurt to enjoy it as a complete meal.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Cuisine Gluten Free, Indian, Maharashtrian, Vegetarian

Servings 4 5″ Thalipeeth

Calories 195 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Bowl
• 1 Tava or Griddle
• 1 Spatula
• 7" Plastic Sheet

Ingredients

  

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• 1 Cup Rajgira Atta, Amaranth Flour (~125 gms)
• 1/2 Cup Boiled and Mashed Potato (~ 60 gms)
• 3 tbsp Roasted Peanut Powder (~35 gms)
• 2 tsp Jeera, Cumin Seeds (~5 gms)
• 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves (Finely Chopped)
• 1 tbsp Water
• Salt to Taste (Sendha Namak for fasting)

For Green Chilli-Ginger Paste

• 4 Green Chillies
• 2" Fresh Ginger

For Cooking

• 1 tsp Ghee

Instructions

 

Getting Started

• Boil 1 medium-sized potato (~125 gms).
• Peel and mash it. 

  I got 1/2 cup of mashed potato.
• Pound or grind 4 spicy green chillies and 2" piece of ginger to a coarse paste. 

  I got 2 tsp of green chilli-ginger paste.

Making the Dough

• To a plate or a bowl, add 1 cup of Rajgira Atta (Amaranth flour), 1/2 cup mashed potato, 2 tsp cumin seeds, 2 tbsp chopped coriander, 2 tsp green chilli-ginger paste, 2 tbsp of roasted peanut powder, and some salt.

  Note: Use Sendha Namak if you do not use regular salt on fasting days.
• Mix well to get a dough. At this stage, the dough will come together but cannot be made into a pancake.
• Now add 1 teaspoon of water at a time and knead the dough till it comes together with no cracks and is soft. I needed 1 tbsp of water.

Making the Rajgira Thalipeeth

• Over medium flame, heat a tava.
• Grease the tava using 1/4 tsp ghee.
• Divide the dough into 4 portions and roll each portion into a ball.
• Moisten a plastic sheet with a few drops of water.
• Place on portion of the dough on the plastic sheet.
• Dip your fingers in a bowl of water to wet them, and use wet fingers to press the dough ball into a 5″ thick circle.
• Transfer the Rajgira Thalipeeth to your palm and then onto the heated tava.
• Over medium heat, let the thalipeeth cook for about 5 minutes or till the side touching the tava is browned.
• Flip over and cook the other side.
• Make the other thalipeeth in the same way.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve the Rajgira Thalipeeth with Dahi.

Nutrition

Calories: 195 kcalCarbohydrates: 28 gProtein: 7 gFat: 7 gSaturated Fat: 2 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1 gMonounsaturated Fat: 2 gCholesterol: 3 mgSodium: 482 mgPotassium: 155 mgFiber: 6 gSugar: 2 gVitamin A: 26 IUVitamin C: 10 mgCalcium: 60 mgIron: 3 mg

Keyword Amaranth Flour Pancake, Farali Thalipeeth, Rajgira Thalipeeth, Upvas ka Khana, Upvas Thalipeeth, Upvasache Thalipeeth

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