By Tarishi Shrivastava
October 6, 2024
During Navratri, paneer becomes a favourite ingredient for vrat food due to its high protein content and versatility. It is light, easy to digest and can be prepared in many ways to keep you satisfied. Here are a few paneer dishes for Navratri fasting:
Marinated paneer cubes grilled with vrat-friendly spices like rock salt and cumin, served hot with fresh mint chutney.
Crispy fritters made with paneer slices coated in kuttu (buckwheat flour) batter and shallow fried, perfect for a snack.
Soft and delicious cutlets made from mashed paneer, singhara atta (water chestnut flour) and mild spices, shallow fried till golden brown.
A creamy curry made with roasted makhana and paneer cubes, simmered in a light tomato and yoghurt-based gravy.
A vrat-friendly paratha stuffed with spiced paneer filling, using rajgira (amaranth) flour for the dough.
Quick and easy stir-fried paneer cubes with a cumin and green chili tadka, perfect as a side dish.
A twist on the classic sabudana khichdi, with paneer cubes added for extra protein and taste.