5 Vrat-Friendly Recipes For Sawan

Sawan which translates to rain or monsoon, is a month of fasting. Vrat foods like sabudana khichdi, kuttu pooris etc are much savoured this season.

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Samak Chawal Dhokla

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Sabudana Tikki

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Peanut Salad

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Dates Laddoos

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Roasted Phool Makhana

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