Jitiya Teej fast is being observed today i.e. 25th September. Women observe this fast for the protection, happiness and good health of their children. Nirjala fast is observed on this day, which has started from yesterday.
Last evening, there will be a program of Nahai-Khaai for this fast, now Nirjala fast will be observed throughout the day today and then the fast will be broken with sunrise on Thursday morning. Many traditional dishes are also made in this fast, in which Madua or Ragi ka halwa is also very important. This halwa is very nutritious. Many such elements are found in it, which work to give energy to the body.
In such a situation, you can prepare this halwa and consume it at the time of Parana. If you are also thinking of making Ragi ka halwa, then this article will help you in this.
Ingredients to make Madua or Ragi Halwa
Madua (Ragi) flour - 1 cup
Ghee - 3-4 tbsp
Sugar - 1 cup (according to taste)
Water - 2 cups
Milk - 1/2 cup (optional)
Dry fruits (almonds, cashews, raisins)
Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
Method
To make Ragi Halwa, first heat 3-4 tbsp ghee in a heavy bottom pan. When the ghee is hot, add ragi flour to it and fry it on low flame. Fry the flour till its color becomes light brown and its aroma starts coming. This process can take 7-8 minutes.
When the flour is roasted properly, slowly add 2 cups of water and 1/2 cup of milk to it. During this time keep stirring it continuously so that lumps do not form. Now add sugar to it and mix well. After this, add dry fruits to it and let the halwa cook well.
Cook it on medium flame till the halwa starts leaving ghee. Finally add ground cardamom to it and garnish it with dry fruits. The halwa is ready.
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