Vrat or Upavas means fasting in Sanskrit. In Hindu religion fasting is done to please Gods and Goddesses. On vrat day people avoid cereals, non veg and sometimes salt also. Special type of food is prepared and lot of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained in the preparation of the food. There is no use of onion and garlic. Here are some indian fasting food recipes or vrat ka khana for your convienece.
Rajgira also known as Amaranth. Amaranth flour is Gluten free. It is a power house of nutrients. It contains more than three times the average amount of calcium also high in iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and it is the only grain which contains Vitamin C. You can make rajgira poori and enjoy with aloo ki … Read more
Make lauki ki kheer for Navratri this year. This kheer is super nutritious and easy to make. It needs very few ingredients. And best thing is that this lauki ki kheer can be made in a jiffy. This doodhi kheer is very refreshing and soothing for the tummy. It tastes great when it is chilled. … Read more
Shakarkandi chaat is tangy, sweet and spicy recipe. It is super nutritious. Sweet potatoes are one of the most nutritious root vegetable. It is considered as Super Food today. We are constantly trying to find ways to incorporate this super food in our diet. This chaat is a great recipe to do just that. This … Read more
Who says when you are fasting you cannot have tasty delicious and nutritious food. Here is a really very easy 10 mins vrat ki paneer sabji whithout onion garlic to make your fasting / vrat a delish affair. You will look forward to relishing this dish. Lets see how to make farali paneer sabzi. Borosilicate … Read more
An amazing arbi ki sabji for vrat / fast for people who are fasting either for Navratra or any other kind of vrat. You will find arbi generally in all kinds of vrat thalis. The procedure to make this falhari arbi is really very simple and requires very few ingredients. Yet it is delicious and … Read more
Here is the perfect sabudana vada recipe. The crisp exterior and soft insides is what makes it special. Here is a very simple recipe with amazing delicious outcome. In India sabudana vada with dahi are consumed during fasts. But you can enjoy these sabudana vadas anytime of the day – breakfast, evening snacks with a … Read more
Sabudana khichdi is a common breakfast food item of India. It is very nutritious, yummy and easy to make breakfast dish. Sabudana Khichadi is quite popular as an Indian fasting food and preferred during the fasting days of Navratri, Shivratri and other fasting days. Indian sago khichdi is non spicy and when consumed with a … Read more
Sabudana kheer is an easy recipe which is preferred on the vrat days or fasting. The soft tender pearls cooked slowly in a creamy milk , flavored with the aromatic cardomon and topped with the nutritious nuts is a dessert to relish. The dish is easy to digest and provides instant energy, flavours and filling … Read more
Here’s a delicious curd recipe with kaddu (pumpkin). Learn how to make kashiphal ka raita. Ingredients: 1/2 cup pumpkin (kashiphal) 2 cup curd (dahi) 1/4 tsp salt (namak) 1/4 tsp rock salt (kala namak) 1/2 tsp mustard (raai) powder 1/2 tsp cumin powder (jeera) How to make kaddu ka raita: Grate kashiphal (kaddu) and boil … Read more
Here’s a tasty, nutritious recipe of a sweet dish with banana and coconut. Learn how to make kele ki barfi. Ingredients: 4 large ripe banana (pake kele) 11/2 cup milk (doodh) 2 cup sugar 2 tblsp clarified butter (ghee) 75 gm coconut (nariyal) 1/2 cup crushed walnut (akhrot) How to make Kele Ki Burfi (Banana … Read more
Here’s a simple, tasty puri recipe especially for alu lovers and for those who fast in navratra. Learn how to make kuttu ki puri. Ingredients: 2 cup kuttu ka atta 4 potato (alu) 1/2 tsp salt (namak) 1/2 tsp black pepper powder (kali mirch) clarified butter (ghee) for frying How to make kuttu ki puri: … Read more
Here’s a tasty singhade (kuttu ka halwa) sweet dish and is best for those who are fasting. Learn how to make singhade ka halwa. Ingredients: 500 gm hare singhade (fresh water caltrop) 125 gm sugar 100 gm thickened milk (mawa) 1 tbsp clarified butter (ghee) 1 cup milk (doodh) 1/4 tsp cardamom powder (elaichi) 5-6 … Read more
Here’s a tempting, light banana recipe especially for children. Learn how to make kacche kele ki chaat. Ingredients: 4 raw banana (katche kele) 4 tblsp each of chilly sauce and meethi chutney 1 tsp chat masala oil for frying 1 tsp chopped coriander How to make kachhe kele ki chaat: Peel banana and cut fine … Read more
Malai Kofta for Navratri is quite tasty and yummy. It s a rich dish using cashewnut paste, mawa, cream and coconut powder. Put despite being rich it is delicious and fasting becomes fun and an experience. Infact you can serve these malai kofta in your next potluck or dinner party or any other family function. … Read more
Vrat ke dahi wale aloo goes very well with kuttu puri or kuttu ka paratha. This no garlic no onion recipe is simply not only tasty but refreshing too. Learn how to make dahi wale aloo. Ingredients: 4 Potatoes Half boiled and cubed 1/2 tsp Ginger grated 1 tsp Jeera(Cumin Seeds) 1 – 2 Laung … Read more
Potatoes are a great source of energy. Vrat ke aloo is made without haldi with the addition peanuts. Crunchy peanuts and crispy aloo makes it a fantastic recipe for fasting and vrat. Whats best is that they get ready in less than 10 mins. They taste great with ghee. Ingredients: 3- 4 large Potatoes 1-2 … Read more
Singhare ke pakore is the most famous and commonly made during fasting or vrat. These vrat wale pakode are very tasty and easy to make. Learn how to make singhare ke aate ke pakore. Ingredients: 250 gms Singhade Ka Atta 200 gms Potatoes 1/2 tsp Sendha Namak (Rock Salt) 1 – 2 Green Chillies chopped … Read more
Lauki ki burfi using milk powder is a very delicious and nutritious recipe ideal for vrats and fasts like Navratri. It is very easy to make and requires no special ingredients. Just regular ingredients found in your kitchen. This burfi is perfect for prashad or bhog. So for your next vrat or fast do try … Read more