Amaranth and Sago Cookies/Amaranth Flour Cookies/Rajgira Atta Cookies

Amaranth or Rajgira cookies are delicious crunchy cookies which are so addictive.Having heard a lot about this amazing superfood I wanted to give this a try So made some cookies and some crackers will be trying some more recipes and sharing with you all...

Amaranth /Rajgira a superfood which is glutten free high in protein,good for bone health helps fight diabetics,lowers blood pressure helps fight chronic disease and much more..So do try including this in your diet .
these cookies are crumbly crispy and healthy..the texture is really good not like the ones made with  flour.The ghee and cardamom powder gives it a very yummy taste which pairs well with a cup of chai or coffee..Do try them you will love it.

Ingredients
100gm amaranth/rajgira flour
25 gm sago flour
1/4 cup almonds crushed
100 gm sugar powdered
75 gm ghee
milk 3 tsp
cardamom powder 1/2 tsp

method

• In a bowl take ghee and sugar 

• mix sugar and ghee till fluffy

• add amaranth flour ,sago flour ,almonds salt and milk

• mix with a spatula

• Add milk and mix 

knead the dough ,the dough will be crumbly

• roll the dough with hands  or by rolling pin applying light pressure ,the dough will be crumbly .
• cut with cookie cutter press or shape them round with your hands.

• Add some chopped nuts on them
• place cookies on  baking tray lined with parchment

• preheat oven at 160 degree Celsius for 10 minutes.
• bake for 15 to 20 minutes
• cool down completely and store in airtight container

i have powdered the sago in the grinder,you can skip sago and add ragi or 25 gm of extra amarnath flour.

recipe courtesy Sonali Mhatre
Recipe inspired by Shreya