By Shireen Jamooji
September 12, 2023
Paryushan, a festival falling between 12-20th September is an important part of the Jain calendar. It marks a time of abstinence where devotees avoid all sorts of fresh ingredients along with the usual onion, potato, garlic and other root vegetables.
Wheat flour dumplings simmered in a mild curry made with chawli.
A hearty semolina dish, cooked with mild spices and garnished with cashews and dried curry leaves.
Creamy yoghurt mixed with rice, tempered with simple spices, a soothing meal.
Sweet, cracked wheat dessert cooked with ghee, garnished with nuts and raisins.
A nourishing blend of rice and split mung beans, lightly spiced and easy on the stomach.
This deep-fried snack prepared from coarse besan and seasoned with spices is a popular Jain snack.
A comforting sweet semolina pudding, enriched with jaggery and ghee.
Tapioca pearls cooked with peanuts, cumin, and potatoes, a Jain fasting favourite.