Navratri, a vibrant and auspicious Hindu festival, is a time for devotion and a celebration of flavours. During this nine-night extravaganza, fasting is a common practice, and with it comes a unique array of delightful recipes. Here are 10 simple and delicious recipes to savour in the festive season
Sabudana Khichdi: Soak sabudana pearls, sauté with cumin, green chillies, and roasted peanuts.
Sama Rice Upma: Cook sama rice with vegetables and temper it with cumin seeds and curry leaves.
Spinach Potato Cutlets: Combine boiled potatoes with spinach, shape into cutlets, and shallow fry.
Sweet Potato Tikki: Mash sweet potatoes, add spices, shape into tikkis, and shallow fry.
Paneer Tikka: Marinate paneer cubes in yogurt and spices, and grill until golden.
Paneer Kofta: Prepare koftas with paneer and arrowroot flour, and simmer in a tomato-based gravy.
Cucumber Mint Raita: Grate cucumber into yoghurt, add mint, and season with rock salt.
Kesar Lassi: Blend yoghurt with saffron-infused milk, sugar, and cardamom for a rich lassi.
Fruit Chaat: Toss assorted fruits with chaat masala and a squeeze of lime.
Makhana Kheer: Roast makhana and cook with milk, sugar, and cardamom for a delightful kheer.