During Navratri fasts, people often follow specific dietary restrictions and opt for foods that are allowed during the fasting period.
Here are 8 foods commonly eaten during Navratri fasts:
Sabudana Khichdi: Made from soaked sabudana, peanuts, and mild spices, it's a popular fasting dish.
Singhare & Kuttu Roti: Buckwheat flour is used to make rotis or puris, often paired with yogurt or potato curry.
Fruits: Fresh fruits like bananas, apples, oranges, and grapes are commonly eaten during Navratri fasts for their natural sweetness and energy.
Milk and Milk Products: Milk, yogurt, and paneer are allowed during fasting and can be consumed in various forms like lassi (yogurt drink) or paneer dishes.
Rajgira Paratha: Rajgira flour is used to make parathas or puris, which are gluten-free and nutritious options during fasting.
Potatoes: Aloo (potato) dishes are popular during Navratri fasting, such as aloo sabzi or vrat ke aloo.
Makhana: Roasted makhana is a light and crunchy snack option during fasting periods, often seasoned with sendha namak. Makhana is also used to make kheer.
Samak Rice: Samak (Barnyard Millet) rice is commonly used as an alternative to regular rice during fasting. It can be cooked and served with curries or made into pulao.