Navratri is celebrate the holy festival by preparing some yummy recipes at home. Many people keep a fast during Navrtari and resort to vrat-friendly foods throughout the nine days of the festival. From fruits and makhana to sabudana and paneer, there are some staple foods that are the most popular during Navratri. Here are some yummy snacks that you can prepare this Navratri and enjoy the festival in a delectable manner.
Sabudana Vada is a crispy snack option that you can even have for lunch and dinner. It is prepared primarily with sabudana and boiled potatoes. Spices like salt, red chilli powder and cumin seeds are added for flavour. You can either deep fry or shallow fry the tikkis as per your taste. Pair up with coriander chutney for a wholesome meal.
If you love having tikkis during your fast, then this recipe is a must-try. Move over the traditional vrat foods and try this unique recipe of Arbi Tikki that will satiate your taste buds in a delicious way. Instead of deep frying, you can shallow fry the tikkis to keep them healthier.
If you are bored of the usual sweets made during Navratri and wish to try something unique, then this easy-to-make Makhana Laddoo recipe is perfect for you. Made with the goodness of Makhana and a large variety of nuts and seeds, this laddoo recipe is high on the nutrient quotient. To sweeten them up, we have used jaggery instead of refined sugar, which makes the laddoos quite healthy.
Craving some crispy samosas during Navratri? Worry no more and try this easy recipe which will satiate your cravings in the most delicious manner. Since Navratri calls for a satvik diet, this recipe fits in perfectly. Prepared using water chestnut flour, arrowroot powder, chironji, sendha namak, along with many spices, Singhare Ke Atte Ka Samosa will woo you with its delectable flavours.
Made using sago, green chillies, potatoes, red chilli powder, chaat masala, sendha namak and coriander leaves, Sabudana Bhel is a classic recipe that can be enjoyed during Navratri. Since sabudana is loaded with carbs and fibre, this dish will keep you full for long and keep hunger pangs at bay.
Fruits are the go-to picks for those fasting during Navratri. They are healthy and nutritious at the same time and satiate hunger with their fruity flavours. This easy-to-make Vrat Fruit Salad recipe is made with kiwi, strawberries, curd and honey and is a must-try during Navratri.
White Peas Sundal is a classic South Indian recipe that is prepared for the festival of Navratri. In South India, this dish is also called Pattani Sundal, because white peas are also called Pattani. It is made using white peas, carrot, coconut, raw mango, some common spices and a classic South Indian tadka of curry leaves, mustard seeds, dry red chilli and asafoetida.
Paneer is another food item that you can have while fasting. In order to prepare something lip-smacking with paneer. Follow this recipe to make Vrat Wale Paneer Roll. You just need paneer, potato and some spices to make this appetizing snack.
Craving something sweet while fasting? Prepare a delectable pudding for yourself by following this recipe. Prepared with coconut milk, jaggery and sago, Sabudana Pudding is a dainty dessert that you must try.