Table of Contents
- 1 What is the other name of Rajgira Atta?
- 2 What are amaranth seeds called in Telugu?
- 3 What is amaranth flour called in India?
- 4 What is kuttu ka atta in English?
- 5 What contains Rajgira?
- 6 What is the Telugu word for rajgira?
- 7 Why is it called ramdana and rajgira?
- 8 What is the Telugu name of amranth leaves?
What is the other name of Rajgira Atta?
Rajgira flour, also known as Ramdana flour, is traditionally used to prepare non-cereal foods for consumption during religious fasts.
What are amaranth seeds called in Telugu?
Thotakura in Telugu or Kuppacheera in Malayalam is scientifically known as the Amaranthus viridis (green Amaranthus). This is a green vegetable that is traditionally eaten as vegetable in South India.
What is Rajgira Ka Atta called in English?
| English | Hindi | Marathi |
|---|---|---|
| Amaranth flour | Rajgire ka atta | Rajgira pith |
| All purpose flour | Maida | Maida/kanik |
| Arrowroot flour | Arrowroot flour | – |
| Bengal gram flour | Besan | Besan |
What is amaranth flour called in India?
In India, its called Ramdana Flour in Hindi and used extensively during religious festivals for fasting. Ramdana means God’s seed and hence its used on festive occasions. Amaranth flour can be used for making pastas and baked goods.
What is kuttu ka atta in English?
Buckwheat is available in different forms, including whole or cracked and as flour. During fasting, buckwheat flour, also known as kuttu ka atta, is relished in the form of parathas, pakoras and puris in India. Apart from these dishes, buckwheat is the main ingredient used in Japanese soba noodles too.
What is Rajgira Atta made of?
Popularly also known as Amaranth flour, Rajgira comes from the Amaranth plant. Gluten-free and delicious, Rajgira flour is used for making different innovative and lip-smacking dishes, including laddoos, chikki, rajgira sheera, and in the form of rotis or puris.
What contains Rajgira?
Amaranth is high in protein and has an abundance of nutrients like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. Also, this is the only grain to have vitamin C. It also has lysine, an amino acid, that helps to absorb calcium. Since it contains 2x more calcium than milk, it can reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
What is the Telugu word for rajgira?
Rajgira (Amaranth leaves) in Telugu means Thota kura (తోట కూర). The seeds of Rajgira are called Thotakura ginjalu (తోటకూర గింజలు). The flour made of Rajgira seeds is called Thotakura ginjala pindi (తోటకూర గింజల పిండి).
What is the recipe for rajgira Atta Sama Ki idli?
Rajgira aur Sama ki Idli: Soak one cup sifted rajgira atta, half cup kuttu and half cup sama in six cups of buttermilk for four to five hours. Add one teaspoon of green chilli paste, four to five crushed black peppercorns, rock salt to taste and mix well.
Why is it called ramdana and rajgira?
They named it ramdana (God’s grain) and rajgira (royal grain). The English word is amaranth grain. The origin of the word amaranth is Sanskrit and believe it or not, it means, ‘deathless’.
What is the Telugu name of amranth leaves?
Amranth Leaves are called Thotakura in Telugu and the seeds are called Thotakura Ginjalu, Cheera in Malayalam (plant name), and Harive in Kannada (plant name).
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