Chaitra Navratri 2023: Spices to eat and avoid while fasting
Hindustan TimesChaitra Navratri is round the corner and Maa Durga devotees across the country are looking forward to celebrate the nine days of the festivities with much enthusiasm and fervour. Navratri is usually celebrated four times in a year in different months of the year as Shardiya Navratri, Chaitra Navratri, Magha Gupt Navratri and Ashadha Gupt Navratri. The Indian kitchen is blessed with some of the best herbs and spices which have multiple medical and health benefits Navratri fasts are observed by Maa Durga devotees across the country and during the fasts satvik foods are eaten while tamsik ones are avoided. Spices to avoid during Navratri Garam masala Coriander powder Turmeric Asafoetida Mustard Fenugreek seeds Spices you can eat during Navratri Cumin powder Black pepper powder Green cardamom Cloves Cinnamon Ajwain Black peppercorns Kokum Nutmeg Irrespective of what you are making, one must add sendha namak to their satvik meals instead of regular salt during Navratri fasting.