Navratri Special Cookies (Singada-Rajgira cookies)

Navratri Special Cookies, also known as Singada-Rajgira cookies, are a delicious and healthy variation of traditional cookies that are typically made during the Navratri festival. They are made from a combination of singada flour (water chestnut flour) and Rajgira flour (Amaranth flour) and sweetened with jaggery or sugar.

Here is a simple recipe for Navratri Special Cookies:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup singada flour
• 1 cup Rajgira flour
• 1 cup jaggery or sugar
• 1/2 cup ghee or butter
• 1 tsp cardamom powder
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the singada flour, Rajgira flour, jaggery or sugar, ghee or butter, cardamom powder and chopped nuts.
2. Mix well until a dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add a little milk or water.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. Grease a baking tray or line with parchment paper.
5. Roll the dough into small balls and flatten them slightly with your fingers.
6. Place the cookies on the baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Note: You can also add some more flavorings like vanilla extract, or cinnamon powder for added flavor and nutrition.

Enjoy your Navratri Special Cookies (Singada-Rajgira cookies) with a cup of tea or coffee and have a happy Navratri.