The nine days of Navratri is considered very auspicious in Hindu religion. Some people fast for entire nine days whereas some fast on the first and the eighth or the ninth day. In this blog post we have shared 8 Navratri vrat recipes that are tasty, fulfilling, as well as easy to make.
Fulfilling Navratri Upvas Recipes That You Can Try This Time
Majority of the Hindu people observe fast during Navratri and worship goddess Durga. The energy is almost drained to cook yummy fasting food and hence we all look out for easy to make vrat recipes that are also fulfilling. Let’s have a look at some of the most common upvas food items that is made in every household and you can make it as well.
1. Sabudana Khichidi Recipe
Sago or Sabudana is packed with carbs and hence keeps you fuller for a longer period of time. Soak the sago overnight and then use the strainer to drain all the excess water. In a kadhai, add ghee then add cumin seeds, green chilli, roasted peanuts, and then add boiled potato. Add sendha namak and sabudana and mix it all well and cook for another 5 mins in low flame.
2. How to Make Kuttu Ki Puri
Kuttu or buckwheat is most commonly use in Indian vrat ka khana. Take kuutu ka aata, add sendha namak and zeera and make a dough using hot water. Make small balls from the dough, roll them into medium size and fry it in the kadhai using ghee.
3. Vrat ki Kadhi Recipe
This fasting special kadhi is made using Rajgira aata. Wisk 1 cup curd in a mixing bowl then add 4 tablespoon of rajgira aata or kuttu ka aata, and again add 1 cup of water, mix it all together nicely. In a kadhai, add ghee then add zeera then add 1 tablespoon crushed ginger and green chilli, stir nicely and then finally add the curd mixture, add sendha namak. Let it boil and cook for 4-5 minutes, if the curry texture thickens, you can addmore water.
Healthy Navratri Fasting Recipes for Health Conscious People
The 9 pious days of celebration marks the worship of goddess Durga. People decorate her with bangles, kumkum, flowers, and other shringar items. The special Navratri fast food prepared in pure ghee is a delight to eat. But in today’s time many people have many health related issues and are very conscious of what they eat. In such a scenario, we bring to you healthy navratri food recipes.
1. Roasted Makhana
One of the healthiest food items to eat as a navratri vrat snacks is the roasted makhana. Add very little ghee in a pan and roast a handful of makhana and eat them. If you don’t want to eat even a pinch of ghee then you can also bake the makhanas.
2. Banana and Almond Smoothie for Navratri
Both the items are very healthy as well as fulfilling. Just add one or two banana, some almonds and yogurt in a mixer jar and grind it well. You thick and yummy Navratri special smoothie is ready.
3. Kuttu Chilla
We all have loved kuttu ki puris but for those who don’t want to eat anything fried, they can opt for kuttu chilla. Add water to kuttu ka aata and make a good watery paste. Add sendha namak and green chilly to the batter and spread it in non-stick pan and make the chillas. For stuffing you can add paneer.
4. Coconut Water
Keeing yourself hydrated is also very important during the fasting; Coconut water is anyways quite healthy.
5. Makhana Kheer Receipe
Makhana is rich source of calcium. If you are craving Navratri sweet then makhana kheer is a great option. To make it even healthier, you can add almonds, pistachios, walnuts, cashews, etc. Instead of sugar you can add jaggery powder and make it one of the healthy recipes for navratri.
