Navratri 2023: 8 Vrat-Friendly Power Foods For Garba Dancers

By Shreya Goswami

October 10, 2023

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For Gujaratis everywhere, dancing Raas Garba and Dandiya through the night is a major way of worshiping Goddess Durga during Navratri 2023. Here are some high-energy foods you can eat to have great Garba nights.

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Dry Fruits

Simple and unsalted dry fruits like apricots, figs, dates, prunes, cashews and almonds can be consumed before Garba begins.

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Roasted Makhana

Roast some makhanas and sprinkle with sendha namak for the perfect high-energy treat before dancng Garba all night.

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Nuts & Seeds Laddoos

Made with plenty of nuts and seeds these laddoos are now easily available as a vrat-friendly power food across India.

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Toasted Peanuts

Simply toast some peanuts and pack them up for a crunchy, high-energy treat to fuel yourself through the night.

Millet Chips

Toasted chips made with millet flours like rajgira, bajra, jowar or ragi make for a powerful snack during Navratri.

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Gud Chikki

Prepared with plenty of dry fruits, nuts, seeds and molten jaggery, this treat is a must-have during Garba nights.

Rajgira Chivda

Instead of poha or cornflakes, make a chivda with rajgira seeds, peanuts and pumpkin seeds for a quick snack.

Bajra Muthiya

Made with pearl millet flour and tempered with curry leaves, this vrat-friendly snack is a must before Garna nights start.

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