By Tarishi Shrivastava
September 25, 2024
During Navaratri, many of us fast and light, savoury snacks (namkeen) made from vrat-friendly ingredients are a must. These snacks are easy to make and flavourful and keep you energised throughout the day without breaking the fast.
Fox nuts (makhana) roasted with rock salt, pepper and ghee is a crunchy and healthy snack low in calories and perfect for fasting.
Crunchy mathris made from water chestnut (singhara) flour and lightly spiced with cumin and rock salt is a great snack for fasting days.
Rajgira (amaranth) flakes roasted with peanuts, coconut slices and mild spices are a light and crispy snack easy to digest.
Buckwheat flour (kuttu) fritters made with boiled potatoes and green chillies are a delicious deep-fried snack for evening cravings during fasting.
Crispy homemade potato chips fried in ghee and sprinkled with rock salt are a fasting-friendly alternative to store-bought ones.
This light mixture of puffed rice, peanuts and roasted coconut slices seasoned with rock salt is a crunchy snack you can have any time during fasting.