Navratri is not just about devotion and celebrations—it’s also about enjoying light, sattvik, and wholesome food. During these nine sacred days, people observe fasts and avoid onion, garlic, grains, and certain spices, turning to pure and nutritious alternatives. The beauty of Navratri recipes lies in their simplicity and balance of taste with health.

Here are some popular and delicious Navratri recipes you can try this festive season:

1.SABUDANA KHICHDI:

A fasting favorite, this dish is made with soaked sabudana (tapioca pearls), roasted peanuts, green chilies, and a squeeze of lemon for tang. It is light yet filling.

2. KUTTU KA CHEELA:

Kuttu ka Cheela is a savory pancake made with buckwheat flour, commonly enjoyed during Navratri fasts. It’s gluten-free, light, and nutritious, cooked on a tawa with ghee and flavored with rock salt, green chili, and herbs. Often paired with curd or chutney, it makes a wholesome fasting meal.

3. VRAT WALE CHAWAL KA DHOKLA:

Vrat wale Chawal ka Dhokla is a soft, fluffy steamed snack made from samak rice (barnyard millet), specially prepared during Navratri fasts. Light, gluten-free, and easy to digest, it’s tempered with curry leaves, green chili, and cumin, making it a tasty and wholesome fasting dish.

4. ALOO KI SABZI WITH KUTTU KI PURI:

A classic Navratri combination! A tangy potato curry paired with deep-fried puris made from buckwheat flour.

5. MAKHANA KHEER:

Lotus seeds roasted and then slow-cooked in milk, flavored with cardamom and garnished with dry fruits—this kheer is creamy and divine.

6. SINGHARE KE AATE KA HALWA: 

Singhare ke Aate ka Halwa is a rich, smooth dessert made with water chestnut flour (singhare ka atta), ghee, sugar, and dry fruits. Popular during Navratri fasts, it’s gluten-free, energy-boosting, and has a melt-in-the-mouth texture that makes it a festive favorite.

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