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Happy Navratri 2019: Delicious food you can enjoy while fasting

Navratri, one of the biggest Hindu festivals is celebrated twice a year with great fervour across the country. Devotees worship the different avatars of Goddess Durga for nine days. Goddess Durga is believed to have nine different incarnations and each female deity signifies a distinct power.

The word Navratri‘ refers to the nine auspicious nights during which Goddess Durga is worshiped and most people observe fasts. It is celebrated twice a year, at the beginning of spring and during the onset of autumn.

During Navratris most people give up non-vegetarian food while many others also eliminate onion and garlic from their meals.

These are few recipes that you can make  this Navratri as they are very quick and easy to make .

Recipes :

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Sabudana Khichdi :

Sabudana Khichdi is full of starch or carbohydrates which gives you the much needed energy boost while fasting. A light dish made with sabudana, peanuts and mild spices.

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Kuttu ka Dosa :

This Navratri move over the usual kuttu puris and rustle up something different. A crisp dosa recipe made of kuttu ka atta (buckwheat flour) with a potato filling.

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Aloo ki Kadhi :

Tuck into the soothing flavors of this light and lovely curry made with the ever-so-versatile potatoes.

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Makhana Kheer :

Desserts inspire a cheer,so low fat kheer recipe made with makhana and nuts is a good option . Indulge without worrying about the weighing scale.

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Dhoklas made with samwat ke chawal:

A fresh recipe that gives you a break from the usual fried pakoras and puris. Steamed dhoklas made with samwat ke chawal. A healthy way to fast.

 

Singhare ki poori 

Paneer kofta : 

Just substitute the corn flour with fasting flour and enjoy this tasty dish

Banana Walnut Lassi : 

A nourishing drink . Lassi made with the goodness of yogurt, bananas, honey and walnuts.

These are the recipes that you must try this Navratri .