Chaitra Navratri 2023: 10 Kuttu Recipes To Try While Fasting

By Shreya Goswami

Kuttu ka atta, better known as buckwheat flour in English, is a staple during Hindu ritual fasts like Navratri. This sattvik ingredient is gluten-free, very nutritious and makes for a number of vrat dishes you can and should eat during Chaitra Navratri.

Kuttu Cheela

A thick batter with kuttu flour, green chillies and coriander leaves is used to make these desi pancakes.

Kuttu Paratha

Potatoes and kuttu are both vrat-friendly, which is why these Kuttu Parathas are a must-have during fasts.

Kuttu Puri

A kuttu flour dough is used to prepare these dark-hued kuttu puris during Navratri and other vrats.

Kuttu Pakoda

Stuffed with potatoes, paneer, chillies and sattvik spices, these deep-fried snacks are too yummy.

Kuttu Roti

Rajgira flour or potatoes are often added to make these Kuttu Rotis softer and more flavourful.

Kuttu Halwa

This sweet dish is naturally nutty and quite a powerhouse because of both buckwheat and dry fruits.

Kuttu Dosa

The addition of yoghurt to kuttu flour helps make these gluten-free dosas a must-vahe during Navratri.

Kuttu Laddoo

Rich, packed with dry fruits and ghee, these Kuttu Laddoos are packed with all the energy you need.

Kuttu Tikki

These falahari tikkis include kuttu, potatoes and paneer, and can be deep- or shallow-fried.

Kuttu Uttapam

Packed with veggies like carrots, tomatoes and chillies, these sattvik uttapams are filling and tasty.