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7 Must-Haves In A Navratri Vrat Thali

By Krati Purwar

October 2, 2024

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A Navratri vrat thali should be a wholesome meal comprising starters, main course, and dessert. It is the only full-fledged meal that people consume after fasting throughout the day. Here are a few must-haves in it.

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Papad

Sabudana papad or aloo chips are crunchy in addition to the thali. You can relish these throughout the meal.

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Sabudana Vada

Sabudana vadas are starters that you must serve in a Navratri thali along with tangy and spicy green coriander chutney. 

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Aloo Sabzi

If you are not serving potato curry, serve them dry tossed with cumin seeds. It brings the other ingredients of the meal together.

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Kuttu Puri

Either use singhara flour or kuttu flour to prepare puri or paratha. They add carbs to the diet and make it fulfilling.

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Paneer Curry

From paneer makhana to bhuna paneer, you can serve a variety of gravies with no onion or garlic in the recipe.

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Samak Rice

Since people don’t consume regular rice during Navratri. Hence, you can replace grains with samak rice. 

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Makhana Kheer

For dessert, you can serve makhana kheer or any other sweet dish of your choice. It is healthy and loaded with nutrients.

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