Fast and delicious
8 years, 5 months ago

Fast and delicious

The Hindu  

The festive season is back and so is the time to fast and feast. Aloo chaat and other snacks A top favourite but unfortunately not as easily available in Bengaluru as it is in North India, where street vendors sell aloo chaat especially for the vrat. Anand Sweets does different kind of chaats like kuttu papdi chaat which is a melange of papdi, bhujia, sweetened curd, pudina chutney and boiled potato. Jayanti Kathale, the owner of Purnabrahma says on festivals like Shivratri, one outlet alone in HSR sold 170 sabudana khichdis. The thali is meant for people who despite being away from home shouldn't feel they are eating outside food.” Sabudana vada, farali pattice, banana cutlet, sitafal ki subzi, paneer vatana, aloo sukha bhaji, rajgira kadhi, chironji ki daal, Rajgira thalipeeth roti, Kuttu ki puri, shrikhand, basundi, samak ke chawal, fruit chaat, sweet potato chaat, kakadi tomato, boiled singadana, peru ka raita, pudina chaas and many more items make it to their thali on rotation.

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Navratri 2025: How to replace fried food with a healthy Navratri diet?
1 day, 20 hours ago

Navratri 2025: How to replace fried food with a healthy Navratri diet?

India Today  

Navratri is one of the most significant Hindu festivals and is observed four times a year. Healthy alternatives: Roasted makhana in place of deep-fried chips Baked kuttu roti instead of kuttu puri Air-fry sabudana vada in place of deep-fried vada 2. Healthy alternatives: Steamed sabudana tikki in place of deep-fried sabudana vada Boiled sweet potatoes in place of fried aloo …

5 vegetables to spice up your vrat meals on Chaitra Navratri
1 week, 2 days ago

5 vegetables to spice up your vrat meals on Chaitra Navratri

India Today  

Navratri is a popular festival, and the Hindu people wait eagerly for it. Sweet potatoes help maintain blood sugar levels and keep you feeling full for a longer time. Fasting during Chaitra Navratri does not necessarily equal eating the same dull foods day after day. If you like something spicy like aloo sabzi or something sweet like lauki halwa, these …

Mahashivratri 2025: Traditional fasting foods & recipes to try
1 month ago

Mahashivratri 2025: Traditional fasting foods & recipes to try

India Today  

Mahashivratri is one of the most significant Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees observe fasting on this auspicious occasion, consuming only sattvic foods that align with spiritual and dietary restrictions Fasting on Mahashivratri is believed to purify the body and mind, enhancing spiritual discipline. FOODS ALLOWED DURING MAHASHIVRATRI FAST Fruits and dry fruits: Bananas, apples, pomegranates, dates, almonds, and …

Chaitra Navratri 2024: Elevate your festive thali with vrat-friendly satvik dishes
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Chaitra Navratri 2024: Elevate your festive thali with vrat-friendly satvik dishes

India TV News  

Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, marks the arrival of spring and is celebrated with much fervour and devotion across India. As we embrace the festive spirit of Chaitra Navratri 2024, let's explore how to elevate your festive thali with vrat-friendly satvik dishes that are not only nutritious but also delicious. Embracing Satvik …

Chaitra Navratri 2024: 5 healthy vrat-friendly recipes to make while fasting
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Chaitra Navratri 2024: 5 healthy vrat-friendly recipes to make while fasting

India TV News  

Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, marks the onset of spring and is celebrated with great fervour across India. In a pan, heat ghee or oil and add cumin seeds, chopped green chilies, and diced potatoes. Add grated potatoes, chopped green chilies, and chopped coriander leaves. Singhare Atta Roti Combine singhare ka atta …

Chaitra Navaratri 2024: 5 healthy foods to eat while fasting
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Chaitra Navaratri 2024: 5 healthy foods to eat while fasting

India TV News  

As Chaitra Navaratri approaches, millions of Hindus around the world prepare for nine days of fasting and devotion. While fasting, it's essential to nourish the body with wholesome foods that provide energy, essential nutrients, and keep you feeling satiated. Here are five healthy foods to incorporate into your fasting regimen during Chaitra Navaratri 2024. Nuts and seeds: Nuts and seeds …

Navratri fasting: Skip sabudana, try these 5 healthy alternatives instead
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Navratri fasting: Skip sabudana, try these 5 healthy alternatives instead

Hindustan Times  

Chaitra Navratri is beginning in another week's time on April 9 and Maa Durga devotees have already started making preparations gathering puja samagri, buying vrat-friendly foods and thoroughly cleaning their houses to welcome the goddess home. When it comes to Navratri diet, it is important to incorporate nutrient-dense options that not only provide energy but also important micronutrients that nourish …

5 delicious easy fasting recipes for Navratri
1 year, 5 months ago

5 delicious easy fasting recipes for Navratri

India Today  

Navratri is a nine-day festival celebrated with enthusiasm and devotion in Hindu culture. Ingredients: 1 cup sabudana 1 cup water 1/2 cup peanuts, roasted and coarsely ground 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 green chili, chopped 10-12 curry leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon ghee or oil Chopped …

Navratri 2023: 8 wonderful benefits of eating sattvik food while fasting
1 year, 5 months ago

Navratri 2023: 8 wonderful benefits of eating sattvik food while fasting

Hindustan Times  

Navratri 2023: The festival of Shardiya Navratri is round the corner and during these auspicious nine days, many Durga devotees observe fasting. During the festival of Navratri, it is common for many people to observe fasts, and they often choose to consume sattvik food during this time. "During the festival of Navratri, it is common for many people to observe …

On Janmashtami, learning the art of fasting
1 year, 6 months ago

On Janmashtami, learning the art of fasting

Hindustan Times  

janmashtami fasting food dahi vada Sabudana Khichdi A Maharashtrian delicacy for fasting, sabudana khichdi is usually consumed as a meal as it gives you the much-required energy boost needed while fasting on Krishna Janmashtami, shares Chef Reetu Uday Kugaji, Culinary Expert. Rajgira paratha, sabudana khichidi A Satvik option for fasting, Rajgira parathas double up as a healthy meal too Since …

Chaitra Navratri 2023: Five vrat-friendly snacks to enjoy with tea
2 years ago

Chaitra Navratri 2023: Five vrat-friendly snacks to enjoy with tea

India TV News  

Chaitra Navratri 2023: The Hindu festival of Navratri honours the nine avatars of Goddess Durga for nine-long days. During Navratri, people generally fast and indulge in only sattvic or vrat-friendly foods such as fruits, makhana, sabudana, and paneer and avoid rajasic or tamasic foods including grains, onion, garlic, meat, packaged or preserved foods. During the Navratri fasts, prepare some with …

Chaitra Navratri 2023: Three easy sabudana recipes for fasting
2 years ago

Chaitra Navratri 2023: Three easy sabudana recipes for fasting

India TV News  

Chaitra Navratri 2023: A nine-day-long Hindu festival celebrated by keeping a fast and honouring Goddess Durga's avatars to seek blessings has started today. Here are 3 delicious sabudana recipes for fasting: Sabudana Thalipeeth, or Paratha Ingredients 1 cup of sabudana 1/4 cup peanut 2 potatoes boiled 2 chilli 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp pepper 1 inch of ginger 2 tbsp …

Maha Shivaratri 2023: Fasting Today? Try These High-Energy, Vrat-Friendly, Sattvic Recipes
2 years, 1 month ago

Maha Shivaratri 2023: Fasting Today? Try These High-Energy, Vrat-Friendly, Sattvic Recipes

News 18  

MAHA SHIVARATRI 2023: Mahashivratri is the great, auspicious festival that is annually celebrated all over India with great enthusiasm and fervour. Here are some ‘vrat-friendly’ recipes that you could opt for, during fasting and have a great Mahashivratri: Shivratri raita Staying awake at night requires a certain amount of determination; and food to keep your body fit and conducive to …

Tips To Eat Healthy This Festive Season
2 years, 6 months ago

Tips To Eat Healthy This Festive Season

News 18  

With the beginning of the festive season, many devotees observe fast during the 9-day of Navratri. It is important to remember that while observing a fast, one should make wise diet choices to remain healthy and avoid certain food to not fall sick. Stay away from fried food and instead opt for healthier versions like baked, grilled, or roasted food …

This Navratri, skip sabudana khichdi and make healthy soups
2 years, 6 months ago

This Navratri, skip sabudana khichdi and make healthy soups

Live Mint  

Navratri 2022 is here. We asked food enthusiasts and chefs to reimagine classic Navratri staples like potato, pumpkin, groundnuts and share some deliciously unique recipes that are easy to rustle up with ingredients from your pantry. She adds, “This is a thin consistency soup made with boiled almond purée, strained and added to milk and water. “Usually a bowl of …

Navratri 2022: Sabudana Khichdi to Kheer, relish these food items while fasting
2 years, 6 months ago

Navratri 2022: Sabudana Khichdi to Kheer, relish these food items while fasting

India TV News  

Navratri 2022: One of the most important festivals of Hindus, Navratri started on 26th September 2022. Sabudana Khichdi, Vada and Kheer Most special and commonly made food items are dishes made of Sabudana. Kheer made of Makhana, Sabudana, Sewak Ke Chawal The most loved food item that can be your go-to recipe to prepare for fasting is Kheer. Rasewale Aloo, …

Navratri platter gets bigger and tastier!
2 years, 6 months ago

Navratri platter gets bigger and tastier!

Hindustan Times  

As the festival of Navratri begins on Monday, chefs in the city have added new dishes to the festive platter for the Lucknowites who are busy fasting. Veg Chinese sizzler, Kung pao paneer, Cottage cheese Hawaiin salad, Kacche kele ki tikki, Dosa, Singhare ke atte ka samosa, Sabudana bhel, Arbi seekh kebab, Honey chilly paneer are some of the delicacies …

Navratri fasting tips 2022: How to plan healthy meals to stay energised, lose weight
2 years, 6 months ago

Navratri fasting tips 2022: How to plan healthy meals to stay energised, lose weight

Hindustan Times  

Coming back to Navratri fasting, people who observe it follow a 'falahaari' diet which can include Samvat ke chawal, kuttu ke aata, sabudana or sago, rajgira, singhare ka aata, potatoes, sweet potato, bottle gourd, arbi, pumpkin, spinach, bottle gourd, cucumber, carrot, and all fruits. TIPS FOR HEALTHY FASTING Dr Pasi also suggests fasting tips to stay healthy HAVE KHICHDI OR …

Navratri recipes 2022: 5 delicious vrat ke chawal dishes you must try
2 years, 6 months ago

Navratri recipes 2022: 5 delicious vrat ke chawal dishes you must try

Hindustan Times  

Navratri 2022: Navratri, one of the most beloved Hindu festivals, is held to honour Goddess Durga. Sama Pulao Sama Pulao Ingredients: 1 cup sanwa millet 1 tbsp ghee 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 cloves 1 small stick cinnamon 1 cardamom 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies 1/2 cup potato cubes rock salt to taste 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander, optional …

Navratri recipes 2022: Easy snacks for fasting
2 years, 6 months ago

Navratri recipes 2022: Easy snacks for fasting

Live Mint  

The 9-days of fasting for Navratri begins on September 26. Kachche kele ka phalahari kebab Ingredients 4 unripe bananas, medium sized 1 tablespoon green coriander leaves, finely chopped Half tablespoon fresh mint leaves roughly broken with hands 2 green chillies, finely chopped Rock salt according to taste Half teaspoon black pepper powder 5-6 green cardamom seeds, roughly grounded Half cup …

Navratri recipes 2022: 3 delicious vrat-friendly pakoda recipes to try
2 years, 6 months ago

Navratri recipes 2022: 3 delicious vrat-friendly pakoda recipes to try

Hindustan Times  

Navratri pakoda recipes 2022: The countdown to nine-day festival of Shardiya Navratri has begun. Shakarkandi ke Pakode Ingredients Shakarkandi - ½ kg Chaat masala - 1 tbsp Chilli powder - 1 tbsp Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp Lahori namak - 1 tbsp Lemon juice - to taste Green chillies - 02 no. Coriander - to taste Kuttu atta - 100 …

Navratri 2022: Fasting Can Lead to Constipation During Festive Season —These Tips Can Help
2 years, 6 months ago

Navratri 2022: Fasting Can Lead to Constipation During Festive Season —These Tips Can Help

News 18  

NAVRATRI 2022: Navratri is one of the biggest and most important festivals for the Hindu community. As a result, it detoxifies our body, however, besides the surfeit of benefits, fasting also has adverse effects like acidity and constipation. Tip 3: Intake food that is rich in fibre It is a must to have foods that are abundant in fibre to …

Navratri 2022 special recipes: Delectable vrat-friendly sweet desserts to make
2 years, 6 months ago

Navratri 2022 special recipes: Delectable vrat-friendly sweet desserts to make

Hindustan Times  

Health experts believe it is good to fast during the nine days of Navratri to let the liver rest and rejuvenate but it is important to do it right. Sabudana Kheer Sabudana Kheer Ingredients: ¼ cup sabudana/sago ½ cup water for soaking 3 cups milk full cream ¼ cup sugar 5 cashews cut 2 tbsp raisins/kishmish 2 tsp chironji 2 …

Navratri 2022: Why onion and garlic should be avoided during Navratri
2 years, 6 months ago

Navratri 2022: Why onion and garlic should be avoided during Navratri

Hindustan Times  

A satvik meal is all that is allowed during Navratri while onions and garlic are forbidden. Navratri 2022: Why we do not eat onion and garlic during Navratri Ayurveda experts believe that satvic food is healing food, it is easy to digest, so when we eat it, our body has to spend less time digesting and can spend more time …

Mahashivratri 2022: 5 Sabudana Recipes to Break Your Fast With This Maha Shivratri
3 years ago

Mahashivratri 2022: 5 Sabudana Recipes to Break Your Fast With This Maha Shivratri

News 18  

MAHASHIVRATRI 2022: Today, March 1 mark the celebration of Mahashivratri this year. So, on this significant Hindu festival, let’s take a look at some of the delicious sabudana recipes that you can opt: Sabudana kheer Kheer and auspicious occasions go hand in hand. Sabudana Vada To make this crispy, soft, light and healthy snack, you need soaked sabudana, ground peanuts, …

Navratri 2021 special recipe: Singhare ki poori and spinach makhana
3 years, 5 months ago

Navratri 2021 special recipe: Singhare ki poori and spinach makhana

Hindustan Times  

As you skip food made with onion, garlic, ginger, lemon and tomato during these days of Navratri, satvik food is actually filled with several perfect gastronomical recipes to leave you drooling and one of them is singhare ki poori and spinach makhana. If Popeye kept a fast this Navratri, his favourite vrat-friendly dish would undoubtedly be singhare ki poori and …

Fasting this Navratri? Feel rejuvenated with kesari aloo halwa, pistachio rabdi
3 years, 5 months ago

Fasting this Navratri? Feel rejuvenated with kesari aloo halwa, pistachio rabdi

Hindustan Times  

This Thursday marks the first day of the nine-day Hindu festival of Shardiya Navratri. Feel rejuvenated with kesari aloo halwa, pistachio rabdi This year, the festival will end on October 15, 2021 and during this time, Hindu devotees will worship Maa Durga and commemorate the victory of good over evil. If you are craving a dessert as you fast this …

Recipe: Vegan and gluten free Sabudana Thalipeeth is the perfect fasting snack
3 years, 11 months ago

Recipe: Vegan and gluten free Sabudana Thalipeeth is the perfect fasting snack

Hindustan Times  

Sabudana or sago or tapioca pearls are a staple of most food eaten during Navratri fasting and other religious fasting done by Hindus, as during fasting period believers steer clear of onions, garlic and certain grains. Check out the easy recipe for Sabudana thalipeeth: Sabudana Thalipeeth For soaking sabudana Ingredients: • Sabudana 1 cup • Water 1 cup Method: • …

Chaitra Navratri 2021: Yummy dishes to prepare for 9 days of fasting
3 years, 11 months ago

Chaitra Navratri 2021: Yummy dishes to prepare for 9 days of fasting

Hindustan Times  

Chaitra Navratri or Vasant Navratri, which is just around the corner, is celebrated during the spring season in India. Delicious, easy-to-make dishes for 9 days of fasting Considered to be an important nine-day celebration for the Hindu community, the auspicious festival, much like Maha Navratri, is dedicated to the nine different forms of Goddess Durga, collectively known as Navdurga. While …

Navratri 2020: Add flavour to festivities with these vrat-special recipes
4 years, 5 months ago

Navratri 2020: Add flavour to festivities with these vrat-special recipes

Hindustan Times  

You know Navratri’s here when you dream of a plate of piping hot momos while you savour sabudana khichdi! Arbi Kofte with Lemon Mint Yogurt Dip Ingredients: 500g colocasia, 8tbsp kuttu ka atta/Rajgira atta, 1tsp cumin seeds, 3 green chillies, ½ inch ginger, black salt/kala namak to taste, sendha namak/rock salt as per taste, oil to shallow fry For the …

Navaratri 2020: Add 5 new Twists to your usual fasting delicacies
4 years, 5 months ago

Navaratri 2020: Add 5 new Twists to your usual fasting delicacies

India TV News  

Navratri is here and so is the reason for fasting, and like every year this year too people are observing fasts for the nine auspicious days. Therefore, to make your Navratri fasting a little more new and fun, here we are with 5 exotic twists to your regular recipes during these holy days. Banana Walnut Lassi Everyone needs something refreshing …

Navratri 2018: Smart diet plan to stay fit during vrat
6 years, 5 months ago

Navratri 2018: Smart diet plan to stay fit during vrat

India TV News  

One of the pious festivals of Hindu, Navratri is here. But instead of opting oily and fried food, one should make a smart diet plan for Navratri. Here we have a smart diet plan for Navratri, which can be followed easily and will also help you in losing weight while fasting. Kuttu Chapati: Kuttu Chapati which is made with Kuttu …

Navratri 2018: Why is it forbidden to eat Onion, Garlic during fast? What Foods can you consume instead?
6 years, 5 months ago

Navratri 2018: Why is it forbidden to eat Onion, Garlic during fast? What Foods can you consume instead?

India TV News  

The auspicious nine days of Navratri has begun and many Hindu households have already get rid of onions and garlic from their homes. During the entire course of Navratri, Hindus refrain from eating onions, garlic and non-vegetarian because from the very beginning, these things have been forbidden. Eating saatvik food may also help in keeping away from toxins that may …

From Sabudana vadas to Sabudana dessert, 3 easy-to-cook recipes for special Navratri vrats
6 years, 5 months ago

From Sabudana vadas to Sabudana dessert, 3 easy-to-cook recipes for special Navratri vrats

India TV News  

There are a few options when we think of food for fasts. Ingredients: 1 cup soaked Sabudana, 1/2 cup grounded peanuts, 1 tsp green chillies, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 cup boiled potatoes, 1tbsp coriander leaves, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. From Sabudana vadas to Sabudana dessert, 3 easy-to-cook recipes for special Navratri vrats Sabudana Khichdi …

Happy Feasting! Here's how to prepare Sabudana Khichdi for Navratri vrats
7 years, 6 months ago

Happy Feasting! Here's how to prepare Sabudana Khichdi for Navratri vrats

India TV News  

Nights have become slightly chilling and this symbolises that Navratri has arrived. Here we will tell you how to prepare delicious yet healthy sabudana khichdi. Ingredients Sabudana or Tapioca pearl Chopped potatoes, ginger and chilli Rock salt and sugar Roasted peanuts, grated cocount and lemon juice Cumin and curry leaves Procedure After soaking sabudana pearls for hours, drain and keep …

Navratri 2017: What Foods can you eat while Fasting (Vrat) ? Why is it forbidden to eat Onion and Garlic during fast? – India TV
7 years, 6 months ago

Navratri 2017: What Foods can you eat while Fasting (Vrat) ? Why is it forbidden to eat Onion and Garlic during fast? – India TV

India TV News  

Navratri 2017 has started on Thursday and from this day to 29th September, many Hindu households will denounce using onion and garlic while preparing meals. During the entire course of Navratri, Hindus refrain from eating onions, garlic and non-vegetarian. Those who are seeking spiritual enlightenment are advised to stay away from Rajasic and Tamasic food as they evoke desires and …

Shubh Navratri 2017: Make fasting tasty and healthy with this smart diet plan
7 years, 6 months ago

Shubh Navratri 2017: Make fasting tasty and healthy with this smart diet plan

India TV News  

Some people find Navratri fasting as an excuse to binge on oily, heavy and fried unhealthy food due to limited awareness of options available. 98fit, first of its kind Intuition driven Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach, has introduced a special diet for the health conscious fasting users for Navratri. This unprecedented diet includes five course meals for each fasting day comprising …

Sabudana Vada recipe. How to make Sabudana Vada | IndiaTV News
10 years ago

Sabudana Vada recipe. How to make Sabudana Vada | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

As Navratras are going on, it is the time when most of the people say no to onion and garlic and religiously turn to healthy food for their fasts. Keeping the fast and avoiding all your favorite delicacies is not an easy task, and that too when you just can't take your mind off from the fast food especially during …

5 Navaratri recipes to treat your taste buds
10 years ago

5 Navaratri recipes to treat your taste buds

India TV News  

New Delhi: The season of fasting is here and like every season, most of us are either binging on high on calorie namkeens, chips or fried delicacies. Dahi arbi People who can't stay without potatoes can have this as an alternative. Use fresh fruits that you like, wash them and cut them properly and at last just sprinkle some chaat …

Try these Navaratri friendly dishes! - India TV News
10 years ago

Try these Navaratri friendly dishes! - India TV News

India TV News  

New Delhi:Get set for gastronomical adventures galore with the onset of Navratri from Saturday. Various restaurants across Delhi-NCR are ready with revamped menus to cater to the appetite of food patrons during the the nine-day Navratri festival which starts this Saturday. There's also The Ancient Barbeque, which has outlets in Gurgaon and Noida, giving a Navratri twist to paneer malai …

Navratri special: 5 simple yet delicious recipes (see pics)
10 years, 6 months ago

Navratri special: 5 simple yet delicious recipes (see pics)

India TV News  

Navratri celebrations are on and fasting for long can give you tummy troubles and can make you feel weak. Since it is nine days along fast one should eat something which is healthy, nutritious and provides you energy at the same time. Here are some special food recipes which are healthy, nutritious and you can easily consume while fasting. Kuttu …

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