Navratri 2024: Navratri arrives and we start craving for hot pakodas, puri aloo and delicious sabudana khichdi. Although classic namkeen and traditional sweets will never go out of fashion, a little experimentation with homegrown ingredients is always welcomed. If you don’t differentiate between fasting and feasting, here’s how you can avoid the monotony and make Navratri fun. Navratri is the best time to detox your body. Since the body is more prone to diseases and digestive problems during this time of the year, make it a good reason to eat light and healthy food to give your stomach a rest. We have prepared several innovative dishes that you can enjoy in Navratri 2024.
This Navratri, let food do all the talking. We have included vrat recipes made from water chestnut flour, buckwheat flour, samvat rice, the works. Our 7 inventive recipes include only those spices and herbs that are allowed during Navratri fasting such as cumin, chironji seeds, green chillies and cloves. Now enjoy the festive cheer with our best vrat recipes, easy to prepare and nothing short of scrumptious.
(Also Read: Navratri 2022: 10 special foods you can enjoy during Navratri fast)
From old favorites to new ones, enjoy much more than just the usual, dishes that go beyond the usual Sattva food and push culinary boundaries.
Here are 7 unique and delicious Navratri fasting food Recipes that make fasting fun.
1. Vratwala Rice Dhokla
Who doesn’t love spongy, spicy dhokla served with fresh chutney? If you love Gujarati breakfast, it doesn’t get better than this dhokla with a tempering of whole red chillies, cumin seeds, ghee and curry leaves. You ask, what is so special about this recipe? This fermented version is actually made from Samvat rice, rice used only during Navratri.
2. Arbi Kadhi
This dish is so tempting that everyone will wonder how many hours you put in in the kitchen. But only you know how hassle-free and easy it really is. This recipe cooked with arbi, water chestnut flour and rock salt is perfect for fasting during Navratri.
3. Water chestnut flour samosa
Deep fried and divine, we all love this quintessential tea time snack. The good old samosa, only this time it is made with water chestnut flour, water chestnut flour, and chironji stuffing.
During fasting days, this delicious dal is made from Chironji or Charoli seeds. Packed with rich Indian flavours, we assure you – this recipe will definitely attract recipe requests. give it a try!
Crisp and crunchy, sinful and simple. These inventive pakodas filled with fresh cucumber and fried water chestnut flour are ideal for those looking for something savory.
If you’re craving a sweet treat at the end of the night – this exotic halwa is just the thing for you. Top it with roasted coconut, aromatic cinnamon, crunchy almonds and head straight to foodie heaven.
7. Raw Banana Barfi
Raw bananas are not only used for delicious dishes but can also be turned into delicious barfi. Raw banana barfi made from raw banana, sugar and milk is both nutritious and delicious.
Try these scrumptious recipes at home this Navratri season and share your experience with us in the comments section below.
