Lifestyle > Food
Updated at: Mar 18, 2023 17:19 IST
Chaitra Navratri 2023: A guidebook of foods to be consumed during these nine days
Chaitra Navratri, also known as Vasant Navratri, is observed by keeping a fast for nine consecutive days while worshipping nine different forms of Goddess Durga. People who observe fast generally refrain from having meat, grains, alcohol, onion, garlic and stale foods. Delicacies such as Sabudana khichdi, fruit chaat, kheer and kuttu ki poori are some of the most popular dishes cooked during the Navratri festivities. This year, the Navaratri will start on March 22 and continue till March 30. Ahead of the festival, let's have a look at the veg dishes which are easy to cook and delicious to eat.
1 / 5
Sabudana Khichdi
Sabudana khichdi is made with soaked sabudana, potato, ghee, grated coconut, green chillies, peanuts and coriander as the main ingredients. Loaded with carbohydrates, this dish will keep you full for longer.
Source: Twitter
2 / 5
Uttapam
This dish can be consumed as a snack due to its crunchy texture. For a tangy twist, you can add chopped tomatoes to the batter and cook it on a hot griddle. Sprinkle chopped coriander and serve hot with mint-yoghurt dip.
Source: Twitter
3 / 5
Dhokla
Dhoklas are soft, spongy, and easy to make and eat. Made with samvat ki chawal, this could be your perfect dish for fasting.
Source: Twitter
4 / 5
Kuttu Cheela
Made with buckwheat flour, this cheela isn't just flavourful but also packed with wholesome nutrition since buckwheat is a superfood that is a treasure trove of nutrients and good carbs.
Source: Twitter
5 / 5
Lauki ki Kheer
Grated lauki and banana cooked with chunky cashews, milk and khoya makes for a mouth-watering treat you can never say no to.
