From Sabudana Khichdi to Makhana Kheer, these easy-to-make recipes keep your energy high and your fasting smooth during navratri.
Navratri is the perfect time to embrace traditional fasting while keeping meals light, nutritious, and delicious. Whether you are observing strict fasts or simply want to enjoy sattvik food, these ten recipes offer quick and healthy options that are easy to prepare at home. Packed with energy and essential nutrients, these dishes will keep you active and satisfied throughout the festive days.
Sabudana Khichdi
A classic fasting favorite made with soaked sabudana, boiled potatoes, and roasted peanuts. Cooked in ghee and flavored with lemon and coriander, it’s easy to digest and keeps you energized.
Rajgira Thepla
These are soft, gluten-free flatbreads made using amaranth flour and boiled potatoes, perfect for a healthy and filling meal. Rich in protein, calcium, and iron, these theplas are perfect for a filling meal during Navratri.
Kuttu Pakoras
Crispy buckwheat flour fritters mixed with grated vegetables. High in fiber and protein, they are ideal for a quick snack or light meal while fasting.
Samak Rice Dhokla
Steamed dhokla made from barnyard millet and yogurt. Topped with ghee-tempered curry leaves and chilies, it’s light, protein-rich, and easy on the stomach.
Aloo Paneer Tikki
Potato and paneer patties seasoned with green chilies and coriander. Shallow-fried to perfection, these tikkis are protein-packed and keep you full for hours.
Makhana Kheer
A sweet dish made with roasted fox nuts, milk, cardamom, and nuts. Low in calories yet rich in protein, it’s a heart-friendly treat for festive evenings.
Banana Walnut Lassi
A refreshing drink blending ripe bananas, yogurt, honey, and walnuts. High in potassium and healthy fats, it acts as an instant energy booster during fasting.
Farali Dhokla
A steaming dhokla made with kuttu or rajgira flour. Light, gluten-free, and easy to digest, this dish is a favorite among fasting enthusiasts.
Rajgira Paneer Paratha
Stuffed flatbreads made with amaranth flour and crumbled paneer. Rich in protein, iron, and calcium, these parathas make a wholesome meal while observing fasts.
Sama Khichdi
A simple yet nutritious dish made with barnyard millet, potatoes, and mild spices. Light and easy to digest, it provides sustained energy during Navratri fasts.
These ten recipes are perfect for anyone observing Navratri fasts or looking to enjoy sattvik food without compromising on taste and nutrition.
