One of the most auspicious festivals dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga is a time for Chaitra Navratri, spiritual reflection, fasting and celebration. Fasting during Navratri is considered a way to purify the body and soul, seek blessings and focus on personal development. However, the fasting process does not mean that you have to renounce taste or nutrition. There are many fasting-friendly foods that not only keep you energetic, but also help you to stay healthy during nine days of fasting.
Here is a list of delicious and nutritious foods, which you can enjoy during Chaitra Navratri 2025:-
1. Subudana Khichdi (tapioca pearl khichdi)
Sabudana Khichdi is a classic dish usually eaten during Navratri. Made from soaked tapioca beads (Sabdana), this dish is still light and provides a large source of energy. It is usually sauce with ghee, peanuts, potatoes, and light spices, making it a delicious and satisfactory food. Rich in carbohydrates, it keeps you complete and energetic throughout the day.
tip: Avoid adding regular spices such as cumin seeds and use rock salt (deserted salt) to make it suited to fasting.
2. Fruit chaat
If you are refreshing something, a fruit licking is a great option. You can combine various fruits with pomegranate, apple, banana, papaya, and orange -like lemon juice, black salt and rock salt dash. This chaat is packed with vitamins and fiber, making it a healthy option during fasting days. It is also a fresh snack to prevent any mid-day Hunger pangs.
tip: Be sure to stick to the fruits allowed during fasting, to avoid common, grapes, or other restricted objects.
3. Kuttu
Kuttu flour, made of a type of grain, is a great choice for wheat flour and is usually consumed during Navratri fasting. You can make ** Kuttu parathas ** mixing flour with water, rock salt, and ghee. These parathas are rich in protein and fiber, which are completing you for a long time. You can also give them accessories with mashed potatoes or cheese for taste and nutrition.
tip: Pair it with a side of curd or cucumber raita for balanced diet.
4. Sinhara (Water Chestnut) Flour Pancakes
Another fasting flour that you can use is Sinhara flour (water chestnut flour). Sinhara flour pancakes are not only delicious, but also provide very important energy during fasting. These pancakes are made by mixing flour with water and a little rock salt, and they can be placed at the top with ghee or served with curd dip.
tip: You can also add grated carrots or cheese to pancakes for additional nutrients.
5. Lauki (Bottle Gaurad) or Tinda (apple gourd) vegetable
For some light seekers, yet to fill, Louki vegetable (bottle gourd curry) or tinda vegetable (apple gourd curry) is a great option. These vegetables are light and easy to digest, making them perfect for the days of fasting. You can cook them with some spices such as rock salt, ghee and cumin, black pepper and coriander, without using garlic or onion to add taste (which is usually avoided during Navratri).
tip: Pair this vegetable with Kuttu or Sinhara rotis for complete food.
6. Coconut Ladu
Satisfy coconut tooth, which with coconut coconut, jaggery (instead of sugar), and coconut ladus made of ghee. These lados are filled with healthy fat and promoted a natural energy. They are easy to make and is a great way to indulge in some sweet during your fasting period without compromising your health.
tip: You can also add a pinch of cardamom to enhance the taste of lados.
7. Sama Rice (Barnard Millet) Casseron
Sama Rice (Barnard Mibret) is another excellent choice for regular rice during fasting. Sama rice is light and easy to digest, making it perfect for Navratri. You can prepare a simple ** casserole **, with vegetables like Sama rice, carrots, peas and potatoes, and light spices. This dish is not only filling, but also provides good amounts of fiber and energy.
tip: Make sure to cook the casserole with ghee for additional prosperity and taste.
8. Rajgira (urban) flour laddu
Rajgira (Amrath) flour is a nutritious grain that is commonly used during fasting. You can make Rajgira Laddu by mixing flour with jaggery and ghee. These laddus are rich in protein, iron and fiber, making them a great way to maintain their energy levels while fasting. They also help in keeping you complete and satisfied.
tip: Keep the shape of the part small, as these ladago are calories.
9. Botanical soup
A light yet nutritious vegetable soup made with allowed vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes, bottles gourd and spinach is an excellent choice for a fasting food. Just boil the vegetables and season them with rock salt and pepper for a beautiful, comfortable dish. You can also mix it for creamy texture.
tip: Avoid using any rooted vegetables like onion, potatoes, or garlic, as they do not usually consume during Navratri.
10. Buttermilk
After a long day of fasting, a fresh glass of buttermilk or lassi (curd drink) is the right way to rehydrate and cool. Buttermilk made of curd, rock salt, and a pinch of cumin powder can help digestion and calm the stomach. Lassi and little rose water made with yogurt is another tasty option with water or cardamom.
tip: To keep it light and healthy, choose a plain lassi or buttermilk without sugar.
Fasting during Chaitra Navratri does not mean that you have to go without delicious and nutritious food. There are many fasting-friendly options that not only keep you energetic, but also allow you to be right for the spiritual essence of the festival. There is something for everyone to enjoy during fasting, to the sweet behavior such as light and kuttu paratha such as light and fasting from filling coconut parathas. Therefore, embrace these healthy and delicious options to maintain your energy and focus on your spiritual journey throughout the festival!
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