What are some things to eat during a Navratri fast?

During Navratri fasts, eat satvik foods like sabudana, kuttu atta, rajgira, sama rice, fruits, nuts, dairy, potatoes, and makhana for energy and nutrition.

Allowed Staples

Sabudana (tapioca pearls) for khichdi or vada—carb-rich for quick energy. Kuttu (buckwheat) flour for puri, dosa, or paratha; high protein/fiber. Rajgira (amaranth) porridge or laddoo for iron boost.

Fruits and Snacks

Bananas, apples, pomegranates, soaked almonds/raisins for natural sugars and stamina. Roasted makhana, fruit chaat, or paneer tikka as light bites.

Category Examples Recipes
Flours/Grains Kuttu, singhara, sama rice  Khichdi, poori
Veggies Potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin  Sabzi, chaat
Dairy Yogurt, paneer, milk  Lassi, tikka

Quick Recipes

  • Sabudana Khichdi: Soak sabudana, sauté with peanuts, potato, sendha namak.

  • Kuttu Paratha: Mix flour, mashed potato; cook with ghee.
    Use rock salt; hydrate well. 

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