Chaitra Navratri 2024: 5 Simple Recipes to Keep You Healthy and Energised During Fasting

The joyous celebration of Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day-long festival, will commence today on April 9. The festival is also known as Vasant Navratri. During this auspicious period, nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. According to Drik Panchang, the festivities with culminate on April 17 with Ram Navami celebrations.

During Chaitra Navratri, devotees observe fast and abstain from consuming certain food items. However, it’s crucial to maintain a balanced diet that includes all the necessary nutrients to keep you healthy throughout the fasting period. Here are five simple recipe ideas which can be easily prepared during Chaitra Navratri:

Chaitra Navratri Recipe Ideas

1. Sabudana KhichdiSabudana Khichdi is a beneficial dish rich in nutrients such as calcium, iron and potassium which can maintain the overall health during the fasting. To prepare, soak sabudana in water until they swell up. Next, heat ghee or oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, chopped green chillies and some diced potatoes. Sauté until potatoes are golden brown. Then, add soaked sabudana, rosted peanuts and rock salt. Cook until sabudana turns translucent. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and enjoy this nutritious dish.
2. Kuttu Ki PuriKuttu (buckwheat flour) Ki Puri is a delicious and nutritious choice for individuals observing fasting, providing essential nutrients and energy to support dietary needs. To make it, mix together mashed potato, kuttu and rock salt. Add water gradually to form a smooth dough. Let it rest for 20-30 minutes and roll out small size puris. Heat ghee or oil in a frying pan. Add the puris in the pan once the oil is heated up. Fry until it puffs and turns golden brown on both sides. Enjoy these crispy puris with potato curry or yogurt.
3. Fruit Salad With YogurtWhat else could be better than eating fruits during fasting to meet all your dietary needs? A fruit salad is not only delicious but also provide essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber. This easy-to-make recipe involves chopping up some fast-friendly fruits such as bananas, apples, grapes, etc. Now mix these fruits with thick yogurt and drizzle some honey or sugar. The refreshing and healthy fruit salad is ready to be enjoyed.
4. Singhare Atta RotiEating Singhare Atta Roti can help you stay fuller for longer while consuming fewer calories. The preparation is same as of Kutti Ki Puri, just simply replace kuttu with singhare ka atta. Make rotis with the prepared dough and enjoy them with fast-friendly curries or yogurt.
5. Samak Rice KheerSamak rice is a good source of fiber which aids in digestion. To prepare Samak Rice Kheer, cook soaked Samak rice in milk until it thickens. Sweeten it with sugar or jaggery and add cardamom, nuts for flavor. Serve this nutritious dessert warm or chilled.