Navratri is not just a festival; It is a festival full of devotion and joy. This year, the vibrant nine-day festival began on October 3, 2024 and will continue till October 11, 2024, culminating in Vijayadashami Dussehra on October 12, 2024. Each of these nine days is dedicated to one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga, and her devotees worship her with utmost faith. During Navratri, followers usually fast for the entire period and follow a sattvik diet. It includes ingredients like buckwheat flour, water chestnut flour, potato, sago, curd, milk products and rock salt. But don’t panic! With these ingredients, you can make a variety of delicious sattvik dishes that make fasting delicious. Here are some special curry recipes to spruce up your Navratri menu. Let’s dive in!
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Here are 5 sattvik curries for Navratri fasting:
arbi curry
Do you want a comforting kadhi during fasting? look no further! Arbi ki Kadhi is a simple yet delicious curry, which combines the goodness of arbi, curd, desi ghee and spices. This is an easy recipe that packs a punch! Check out the recipe here!
fasting potatoes
When it comes to fasting, potatoes are a must! This special potato curry is made only for Navratri. Pair it with crispy kuttu puri for a delicious combo. You can also vary it with curd aloo or aloo rasedaar to keep your meal interesting. Click here for the recipe
Paneer Makhani
Who doesn’t like Paneer Makhani? This classic dish gets a fasting-friendly twist! Soft paneer cubes are cooked with a blend of spices and rich tomato gravy. With cashews, fresh cream and unsalted butter, this is a treat for your taste buds! Find the recipe here!
tomato slices
Tomato Launji is a crowd pleaser and is very easy to make. Simply cook the tomatoes with ghee, cumin seeds, red chilli powder, turmeric, rock salt and green chillies. Serve it hot and fresh with your favorite roti for a blissful Navratri meal! Find the recipe here!
Ajwaini Paneer Kofta
Get ready for this delicious Navratri Special Kofta Curry! Soft paneer koftas are flavored with ajwain and degi chilli and cooked in spicy tomato puree with rock salt. Serve this delicious dish with Samak rice or Kuttu Paratha for a treat! Find the recipe here!
Try vrat-friendly curries this Navratri season and add some variety to your fasting menu!
