Navratri festivities, a 10 days long festival has a significance to worship Goddess Amba, do fasting and play Garba.
10 th day of Navratri is celebrated as Dussehra. The holy festival of Navratri marks the celebration of nine auspicious days during which Goddess Durga and her nine forms are worshiped with plenty of offerings and prasad. Many devotees also observe fasts during this period as a mark of respect to the Goddess by denouncing worldly pleasures. There are certain fasting rules that one must follow. Food items including grains, regular salt, non-vegetarian food and alcohol are strictly avoided and baned. There are many other ingredients and foods that one is allowed to enjoy during the Navratri fasts. Here’s a guide to all that you can eat and enjoy even while fasting. Navratri fasting can be a great time to detox, experiment and try new things.
Grains are not allowed during these Navratri fasts. One can make Sama ki Kheer, Sama ki Khichdi, Sam aka Dhokla and Sama ki Idli. One can even try a Sama Salad with your favourite vegetables. 1. Sama Rice
One can make the same dishes with Sama rice that regular rice like a wholesome pulao or a sinful kheer. It is not a grain, but is considered as a seed. Grains are not allowed during these Navratri fasts. One can make Sama ki Kheer, Sama ki Khichdi, Sam aka Dhokla and Sama ki Idli. One can even try a Sama Salad with your favourite vegetables.
2. Sabudana
It can be used to make khichdi, kheer, chips and vada. One can eat the sabudana khichdi with curd and savour the chips and vada with coriander chutney.
3. Kuttu ka Atta
Kuttu ka atta is the most popularly used ingredient during Navratri fasts. One can make Kuttu ki Puri, Kuttu ki Kachori, Kuttu ka Dosa, Kuttu ka Paratha and pakode.
4.Singhare Ka Atta
Singhare ka atta or chestnut flour can be used to make fluffy puris that go really well with vrat wale aloo. These puris will keep you full for a longer period and will keep you going through the day.
5. Potatoes
Potato is widely used during Navratri fasting. From dahi-aloo to aloo jeera sabzi with puri and so much more, it is a very versatile ingredient.
6.Sendha Namak
You cannot consume common salt during Navratri fasts and are advised to switch to sendha namak or rock salt in its pure form.
7. Nuts and Raisins
Eat dry fruits like almond, cashew nuts and raisins and others or simply add them to your Navratri dishes for a rich and nutty flavour. Include them so that you don’t lose out on the essential nutrients required for the day.
8. Fresh Fruits
Include fresh fruits in your fasting diet during Sharad Navratri. Fresh seasonal fruits will keep you rejuvenated . Toss all fruits in a bowl and make some fruit chaat for yourself.
9. Dairy Products – Milk and Curd
A glass of milk every day during Navratri should be a must in your fasting diet. You can also add curd as an accompaniment with kachori, puri or khichdi. Paneer or cottage is also a good option to keep your energy levels up.
10. Tea and Coffee
Tea and coffee can be consumed.
