By Shireen Jamooji
October 10, 2023
During the 9 days of Navratri, many people observe a fast where they avoid specific foods to cleanse themselves during this holy time. Here are some nutritious and delicious dishes that can be made during Navratri.
A fasting favourite, tapioca pearls cooked with peanuts and spices, provide energy during the fast.
Enjoy a street food treat with samosas made from water chestnut flour, filled with spiced potato mixture.
Instead of regular flour, use Buckwheat flour to make a wholesome and deliciously spiced paratha dough to enjoy with achaar and dahi.
Simple yet satisfying, just fry up some boiled potatoes with cumin and a handful of other spices for a delicious dish.
Millets offer a great substitute for regular rice and this pulao is made from barnyard millet and fragrant with spices.
Delicate potato and paneer dumplings can be eaten as snacks or served in a rich tomato-based gravy.
A spicy and tangy dish made from colocasia (arbi) cooked with spices and a tamarind-based sauce.
Minced raw banana mixed with spices, shaped into kebabs, and shallow-fried for a delectable snack.
A comforting and tangy dish made from yogurt and potato dumplings, seasoned with spices like cumin and ginger, offering a delightful twist to the fasting menu.