Navratri 2023:  7 Gujarati Vrat Recipes To Try Out

By Shreya Goswami

October 17, 2023

During Navratri and other fasts, most Gujaratis consume Faraal food or farali recipes. Made with nutrient-dense, sattvik ingredients, here are some Gujarati farali dishes you can try out this Navratri 2023.

Kand Rasawala

Made with yams cooked in a mildly spiced tomato-based gravy, this simple curry can be enjoyed with bajra rotis.

Moongfali Kadhi

A simple and slightly sweet Gujarati Kadhi made with peanuts, yoghurt and a tempering of curry leaves, mustard seeds, etc.

Kuttu Dhokla

Made with buckwheat flour, yoghurt, chillies and curry leaves, this Farali Dhokla is a delicious Navratri snack.

Ratalu Raita

This vrat-friendly raita is made with boiled and grated yams, yoghurt, cumin seeds, chillies, coriander leaves, etc.

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Kand Aloo Pakoda

Made with a blend of yams and potatoes, these simple fritters are deep-fried in ghee and served with chutney.

Rajgira Kadhi

Cooked up with rajgira flour fritters and a slightly sweetened yoghurt base, this millet-packed kadhi is a must-have.

Farali Pattice

Prepared with sweet potatoes, coriander leaves, chillies and ginger, this one can be easily turned into a chaat.