Are you prepared to observe a fast for Chaitra Navratri in 2023? The festival will last nine days, from March 22 to March 30, 2023. While it is a time for fasting and prayer, it is also a chance to savour delectable delicacies that are suitable for the vrat, which are nevertheless unique to this festival. Everything is OK till we consider our weight and avoid traditional Navratri delicacies like kuttu puti, sitafal pakoda, aloo tikki, and other indulgent foods that may prevent us from reaching our weight objectives. Not to fear, we unearthed some excellent vrat-friendly treats that will add flavour and nutrition to your meal. During Navratri, enjoy them guilt-free while maintaining your weight loss plan.
Vratwale paneer rolls
Want a gourmet snack when you're fasting? What you should eat is this paneer wrap. This roll is pan-fried in with ghee and goes well with chutney. It is made with grated paneer, potatoes, sendha namak, and some basic spices.
Fruit chaat
Eating whole fruits could get a little monotonous. This fruit chaat will spice up your Navratri snacking time with a tonne of flavours and crunch from different fruits like banana, papaya, watermelon, apple, and pomegranate.
Samak dhokla
Snack plates are offered by Dhokla practically always. This food is popular with weight watchers because it is healthy and light. During Navratri, you can continue to enjoy this delicacy by cooking it with samak rather than rice or sooji. Treat yourself by tempering with whole red chillies, cumin, ghee, and curry leaves.
Arbi kofta
You're still on a diet, therefore you can't eat fried kebabs, right? Not to worry. You can simultaneously fast and eat indulgently with the help of this arbi kofta. You only need this pan-fried, nutritious, and succulent kofta and the accompanying mint-coriander dip to satisfy your Navratri hunger.
Shakarkandi chaat
These kinds of delicacies make Navratri feasts fascinating. In addition to being delicious, shakarkandi chaat is also filling, healthful, and ideal for a diet that aims to lose weight. It is abundant in protein, several vitamins and minerals, as well as fibre for a healthy digestive system.
Roasted makhanas
Makhanas are a common component of diet snack platters, whether or not it is Navratri. Makhanas are a tasty and healthful snack that is low in calories and high in protein. They naturally taste best when they are cooked in ghee and dusted with a little sendha namak.