Singhada Ragi Halwa|Easy Halwa Recipe| Healthy Recipes by Dr Zubeda Tumbi| Calcium Rich Recipe|

Singhada Ragi Halwa, an Indian mithai -easy and quick to make and deliciously nutritious too. Singhada is also known as water chestnut is specially prepared for Indian fasting festivals like Navratri and Shivratri to make puri and mithai. Winter recipes like peetha or pinni or golpapdi too are made with inclusions of Singhada flour. This Singhada Ragi Halwa is made with Gluten-free flours: Singhada (Water chestnut) and Ragi (Nachni or finger millet ). Both Singhada and Ragi are rich in calcium, phosphorus and magnesium all of which are needed for healthy bones! Besides these minerals, the two fours are rich in fibre which is so important for the gut especially when one is fasting! Millet Ragi is rich in ergocalciferol the vegetarian Vitamin D so important to maintain bone density. We have used dry coconut for its healthy fat appeal; the Lauric, Myristic, Caprylic and capric fatty acids which are Medium-chain Triglycerides (MCT’s) are easy to digest and absorb and put less load on the liver. Nutrition Tips 1. Roasting of Ragi helps in reducing anti-nutritional factors like agglutinin, cyanogenic glycoside, alkaloids, saponins and trypsin inhibitors. 2. Finger millet /Ragi has phytochemicals that slow down the digestion rate and help lower blood sugar levels. 3. Ragi helps in the reduction of plasma triglyceride levels which decrease cardiovascular risk. 4. Ragi rich in iron, help build healthier blood and reduces anaemia and chronic fatigue. 5. Antioxidants and phenolics in Ragi reverse ageing and control metabolic ageing. 6. Coconut has protein and dietary fibre which reduces Cholesterol making it cardioprotective and antidiabetic. 7. Jaggery used in the mithai lends some amount of micronutrients besides its anti-carcinogenic and antitoxic goodness. 8. Cardamom has antifungal and antimicrobial properties enhancing its anti-inflammatory immune-boosting prowess. Singhada Ragi Halwa per serve gives Calcium (54mg), Magnesium (38mg) and Phosphorus(60mg), CHO 25g, Healthy Fat 14g, Sodium 4.2mg SINGHADA RAGI HALWA Preparation Time- 10 minutes Cooking Time- 20 minutes Serves- 8 Ingredients Singhada Flour (Water Chestnut Flour) - 100g Ragi Flour- 100g Dry Coconut- 100g Jaggery- 100g (8no) Ghee- 50g (4 Tbsp) Cardamom ready to use spice mix 2-3 tsp :    • Cardamom Ready to use Spice mix|Easy way t...   Method: 1. Heat the ghee in a pan. Once hot add singhada flour and Ragi flour, mix well. 2. To prepare cardamom powder, use the link of spice mix:    • Cardamom Ready to use Spice mix|Easy way t...   3. While roasting the two flours add the cardamom spice mix, grated dry coconut and roast it while stirring continuously till it turns light brown in colour. You will get a nice aroma of roasted flour. It will take about 6-7 minutes. 4. Add jaggery; Roast the mixture until the jaggery melts. 5. While roasting the flour, put 2 cups of water to boil. 6. Now add hot water to the mixture and stir as you add to avoid lumps. 7. Serve the halwa with grated dry coconut. #healthysweet #healthydessert #sheerarecipe #halwarecipe #singhadaragihalwa #ragihalwa #singhada #easyandquickhalwa #fastinghealthyhalwarecipe #fastinghalwarecipe #shravanspecialrecipe #navratispecialrecipe #shivratispecialrecipe #veganrecipe #breakfastrecipe #snackrecipe #healthyindiandessert #benefitsofsinghada #benefitsofragi #benefitsofmillets #benefitsofdrycoconut #benefitsofcardamom #benefitsofjaggery #dietformenopausal #childrensdiet #calciumdeficiency #bonethinning #milletrecipe #emaciation #healthydessert #healthysugarcravings #cardioprotective #diabeticfood #anemia #malnutrition #anti-carcinogenic #anti-inflammatory #elderlyfood #bestfoodforstrongerbones #osteoporosis #osteopenia #nutritionforlife #nutritionforeveryday #eatbetterfeelbetter #qualifieddietitian #clinicaldietitian #onlineconsultation #globalconsultation #worldwideconsultation #indianmithai For online or in-person consultation with Dr Zubeda Tumbi (Clinical Dietitian and Nutritionist) 📞+91 98204 01253 📞 +91 9930244548 You can follow me on Instagram:   / drzubedatumbi   Facebook:   / drzubedatumbi   www.facebook.com/healthwatchindia