By Ujjainee Roy
October 6, 2024
Fasting during festivals like Navratri often involves consuming specific sattvik foods that are light, healthy, and nutritious. An air fryer can be a great tool to prepare vrat-friendly dishes with minimal oil, making them both healthy and delicious. From crispy snacks to hearty meals, here are six vrat-friendly dishes you can make in an air fryer that will help you stay energized and satisfied throughout your fast.
Sabudana vada is a popular fasting snack made with soaked tapioca pearls, mashed potatoes, peanuts, and mild spices. Instead of deep-frying, shape the vadas and air fry them until crispy and golden. They turn out just as crunchy but with much less oil
Kuttu flour (buckwheat) is often used during fasting. Prepare a batter with kuttu flour, mashed potatoes, and spices, then air fry the pakoras instead of deep-frying. Serve with vrat-friendly chutney for a tasty snack.
Sweet potatoes are nutritious and vrat-friendly. Slice them thinly, season with rock salt and black pepper, and air fry them to make crispy chips. A perfect snack to keep hunger at bay during fasting.
Paneer is a great source of protein during fasting. Marinate paneer cubes in a mix of yogurt, vrat-approved spices, and lemon juice, then air fry them for a quick, flavorful, and healthy paneer tikka.
Arbi is often consumed during fasting. Cut the taro root into wedges, toss them with ghee, rock salt, and spices like cumin powder, and air fry them until they are crispy. These fries make for a satisfying and healthy snack
Raw bananas (plantains) are another vrat-friendly ingredient. Slice them thinly, season with rock salt, and air fry until crisp. Banana chips are a great snack option that you can munch on guilt-free during fasting.