Amarnath flour paratha(Rajgira paratha) is commonly used during Navratri fasting days in most Indian Kitchen. Prepared using Amarnath flour & mashed potato this is very simple & easy to make farali food.
This is a gluten-free and vegan flatbread. You can make recipes like rajgira french fries, farali kothimbir vadi & Rajgira vegetable paratha.
There are two ways to make Amarnath flour paratha. You can add vegetables like carrot, pumpkin, or bottle gourd (Allowed in fast (upvas)) and then make paratha.
Just add boiled mashed potato, knead, and then make. You can check vegetable rajgira paratha recipe which I already posted.
In addition to this kuttu ka paratha is also prepared in a similar way.
Adding boiled mashed potato while making a dough with the flour, helps to make paratha or flatbread.
Since this flour is gluten-free it is really tricky while rolling paratha. Due to its crumbly nature, you will not get smooth edges while rolling.
Why you will love this recipe
This is a very quick and easiest paratha recipe to make on fasting days or upvas. Such a paratha recipe is also known as farali paratha or falahari paratha (phalahari paratha).
This falahari Amarnath flour paratha is
- Very healthy & nutritious
- Easy to make
- Quick preparation
- Filling and perfect for fasting days
Though Amarnath flour is not restricted to only fasting days, you can make Amarnath flour paratha any time in regular meals. Just add boiled mashed potato with cumin seeds and salt.
Ingredients
This phalahari paratha is super easy to make with just two ingredients when you have less time in hand.
Please check RECIPE CARD for detailed ingredients list with accurate measurement.
- Amarnath flour- We used amarnath or rajgira flour to make this farali recipe.
- Boiled potato- being gluten-free, this flour is not easy to handle. Boiled potato helps in binding the flour nicely.
- Oil or ghee- Ghee is always best to use during festival time. But feel free to use vegetable oil as well. Check how to make homemade ghee.
- Other ingredients- Dry flour while rolling out parathas, rock salt, and water to knead the dough.
How to make Amarnath flour paratha
Let see how to make this Amarnath flour paratha, step by step.
- First of all, boil the potato. Peel and mash. It is good to have smooth mashed potatoes without any chunks.
- In a mixing bowl add Amarnath flour and salt. Add water gradually and bind everything together to make a dough. Rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat a griddle on medium flame. And divide the dough into equal portions. I made 5 parathas with this.
- Dust the rolling surface and gently roll. You do not have to put pressure. It is very crumbly and soft dough to handle. Just seal and keep rolling up to 5" circle. Use parchment paper to roll paratha if on the rolling surface it is difficult.
- Transfer it to a heated griddle. After a few seconds flip on another side.
- Apply oil or ghee on both sides and cook until golden brown. Repeat the same with the rest of the dough ball.
- Quick and fastest Amarnath flour paratha is ready to serve on your fasting day.
Serving suggestions
Serve this yummy stuffed amarnath flour paratha with potato raita, or carrot raita, vrat ki chutneys, or masala chaas, or lauki ka raita.
It goes very well with vrat ki sabji like vrat ke aloo, pumpkin sabji.
Storing suggestions
Amarnath paratha is best when serving fresh and hot. Keeping it for longer makes it dry.
You can always mix everything in the flour and make a soft dough. Store it in an airtight container for up to three days in the fridge.
Tips & FAQ's
- Be careful while adding water. If too much water added the add some extra flour to make it a dough.
- This flour dough is very soft in texture. Do not apply pressure. Just roll gently.
- Use ghee instead of oil.
Amarnath flour or rajgira flour is prepared by grinding amarnath seeds. It is a gluten-free flour with a unique aroma. It has earthy flavour.
You can make a variety of recipes using rajgira flour for example rajgira french fries, farali kothimbir vadi & Rajgira vegetable paratha.
This is a gluten-free, fiber-rich & loaded with micro-nutrients. Being a fiber-rich food if keeps you fuller for longer and helps in weight loss as well.
You may also like More Navratri Fasting Recipes
- Kuttu Ka Bherwa Paratha
- Sama Rice Dosa(farali dosa)
- Kuttu Ka Cheela(farali cheela)
- Kuttu ki Tikki(farali cutlet)
- Sabudana Vrat Ki Khichdi
- Lauki Ka Halva
- Rajgira Paratha(falahari paratha)
- Sama rice kheer
- Phoolmakhana Numkeen | Salty Lotus Seeds
- Roasted cumin powder
- Homemade yogurt
- Homemade ghee
Below are some Rajgira flour recipes
You can check all the fasting recipes from the blog and make a meal plan for yourself during any fasting day. See this meal plan which I prepared for Navratri.
Rajgira Paratha is my entry for the letter R in A to Z Indian flatbreads
A- Ajwain Paratha
B- Besan Paratha
C- Cheela (Kuttu Ka Cheela)
D- Dosa (Vrat Ka Dosa)
E- Elaichi Roti (cheeni roti)
F- Farali Paratha Kuttu Ka Bherwa Paratha
G- Gajar Ka Paratha (carrot paratha)
H- Hara Pyaz Ka Paratha (spring onion paratha)
I- Indori Sev Paratha(Bhujiya Paratha)
J- Jain Khakhra
K- Kerala Parotta or Malabar Parotta
L- Lifafa Paratha(palak paneer lifafa paratha)
M- Multigrain Paratha
N- Nachini Pizza Paratha
O- Onion Capsicum Paratha
P- Paneer Paratha
Q- Quinoa Roti or Quinoa Flatbread
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Amarnath Flour Paratha | Vrat Ka Paratha | Falahari Paratha
Ingredients
- 200 gram Amarnath flour (rajgira flour)
- 2 Medium sized boiled potato
- Sendha namak (vrat ka namak)
- Dry flour for dusting
- Water to knead the dough
- Oil or ghee (clarified butter) for cooking
Instructions
- First of all, boil the potato. Peel and mash. It is good to have smooth mashed potato without any chunks.
- In a mixing bowl add rajgira or Amarnath flour and salt. Add water gradually and bind everything together to make a dough. Rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat a griddle on medium flame. And divide the dough into equal portions. I made 5 parathas with this.
- Dust the rolling surface and gently roll. You do not have to put pressure. It is very crumbly and soft dough to handle. Just seal and keep rolling up to 5″ circle. Use parchment paper to roll paratha if on the rolling surface it is difficult.
- Transfer it to heated griddle. After a few seconds flip on another side.
- Apply oil or ghee on both sides and cook until golden brown. Repeat the same with the rest of the dough ball.
- Quick and fastest rajgira paratha or Amarnath flour paratha is ready to serve on your fasting day.
Notes
- Be careful while adding water.
- This flour dough is very soft in texture. Do not apply pressure. Just roll gently.
- Use ghee instead of oil.
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Ritu Tangri
Bhawna you have specialized in vrat ka khana. I have noticed you posting lot of vrat related recipes. Can't decide which is better than the other. I do make rajgira paratha by adding boiled potato and they taste delicious
code2cook
Thanks dear Ritu for noticing. I too loved all fasting recipes.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
I made Rajgira poori some time back and loved it. The Rajgira paratha is a great option to try for Vrat. I love the rustic looks of the paratha.
code2cook
Thank you Sandhya for liking rajgira paratha.
Srivalli Jetti
I think the fasting food surely makes one to fast more just to enjoy the good and sinful food that's made around this time..very nicely done rotis.
code2cook
Thanks for liking rajgira paratha recipe.
Renu
A very healthy and yummy paratha and perfect for this fasting season.
code2cook
Thanks Renu for liking Amarnath flour paratha recipe.
Padmajha PJ
Such delicious food is welcome - fasting or otherwise. This has been on my to do list since a long time!
code2cook
Thanks PJ, do try it amarnath flour paratha. you will surely love it.
preeti garg
Wow.. this paratha looks so tasty and healthy. great for fasting time.
code2cook
Thanks for liking Amarnath flour paratha.
Mayuri Patel
Nicely made rajgira parathas, you're right they are not easy to roll out. I prefer the paratha or roti to the puri.
code2cook
yeah, making pooris I avoid as much as possible. loved this amarnath flour paratha.
Vaishali Sabnani
Rajigiri Parathas are so healthy and delicious . I too made these for the first time and relished them . Beautifully made Parathas which tempt you even when you are not fasting .
code2cook
true, I am enjoying these millet flours used in fasting. healthy and nutritious.
M.Gayathri Raani
I would love fasting if I can eat such foods. The gluten free parathas have turned out perfect and with a simple curry they would taste amazing..
code2cook
seriously nowadays fasting is more like feasting with so many experiments.
Sowmya
The potatoes would have made the parathas so soft! Nice pick for the alphabet!!
code2cook
Thanks Sowmya, actually potato is added to bind this flour.
harini
That is such a healthy vrat ka khana. Love this gluten free rotis.
code2cook
Thanks Harini now a days vrat ka khana is more delicious
Priya Suresh
Those vrat ka paratha looks simply fabulous. Never tried rajgira flour in my cooking.. You and vaishali gave me confidence to try rotis with this gluten free flour soon.
code2cook
haha I loved this BM so far, really enjoying with all of you. And kind of motivating to try some or other recipe which we never done. isn't. loved it