Navratri + Fasting Chart: Easy & Delicious Vrat Recipes

Navratri cravings got you down? You’re not alone! Many need help finding delicious yet healthy vrat-friendly recipes during this vibrant festival.

But this year, it’s different! Ditch the greasy snacks and packaged guilt. Join me for a delicious journey through nine days of amazing vrat recipes that won’t compromise on flavor.

This introduction keeps it short and sweet, mentioning a common pain point (unhealthy cravings) and offering a solution (your delicious recipes). It also uses a friendly and conversational tone to draw readers in.

Navratri Fasting Chart for Weight Loss

Navratri is a time for devotion and vibrant celebrations. But for many, it’s also a chance to focus on well-being. Fasting during Navratri can offer numerous benefits, including improved digestion and detoxification.

Looking to combine faith with healthy goals? Our “Navratri Fasting Chart” guides you through nine days of delicious and nutritious vegetarian meals.

Here’s what you’ll find:

• Daily meal plans: We’ve created a plan that adheres to traditional fasting rules while nourishing you.
• Sattvic recipes: Enjoy meals that align with the festival’s spirit, promoting balance and well-being.
• Hydrating drinks: Stay energized and refreshed with healthy beverage options.

This chart is designed to keep you satisfied and supported throughout your Navratri fast.

Navratri Sample Whole Day Eating Plan

Want to explore more delicious recipes and in-depth guidance? We’ve created a comprehensive Navratri Fasting Guide PDF: CLICK HERE….

This guide dives deeper into:

• A variety of Navratri recipes
• Detailed meal plans
• Helpful tips for a joyful and healthy festival

Remember, consulting a healthcare professional is always recommended before starting any new diet, especially if you have pre-existing conditions or take medication.

Navratri Fasting Recipes: 10 Easy and Healthy Recipes

I have compiled ten healthy, easy-to-make Navratri vrat recipes for your convenience. These recipes are healthier and delicious, making your fasting experience a delight. They’re designed to keep you full and help you lose weight so you can enjoy the festival without compromising your health goals. Get ready to embark on a delicious and healthy fasting journey!

1. Beetroot Raita

Beetroots are a great source of folic acid. They can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke as they control the damage caused to blood vessels. They are high in nitrates and make an excellent pre- and post-workout drink. They are also packed with antioxidants and help reduce inflammation. 

Ingredients:

• 1/4th cup grated beetroot
• 100 gms Greek Yogurt
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 3-4 curry leaves
• 1/8th tsp mustard seeds

How to make beetroot raita?

• Add Greek yogurt and grated beetroot to a bowl. Mix well.
• For the tempering, take a kadai and add olive oil, curry leaves, and mustard seeds. Let them splatter. 
• Pour the tempering into the yogurt bowl and enjoy.

2. Rajgira Kheer Pudding

It is widely used during Navratri Vrats (नवरात्री व्रत). It is one of the richest sources of calcium, strengthens bones, and helps heal fractures. It is gluten-free. The flour can make halwa, cheela, dosa, and chapati. Compared to quinoa, it has a high fiber and protein content.

Ingredients:

• 1/4th cup Amaranth (Rajgira)
• 1 cup low-fat boiled milk
• 1 chopped apple
• 1 tsp honey
• Five chopped almonds
• Chopped almonds

How to make Rajgira Kheer Pudding?

• To boiled milk, add rajgira. Stir well and keep for half an hour.
• Rajgira will swell to make a thick pudding base.
• Top it with fruit of choice (Here, I’m adding chopped apple) and honey (optional).

This is a very healthy and quick Navratri meal option. I simply love this recipe as it’s so filling and delicious, and I don’t crave anything else. It’s a good combination of carbohydrates, fats, protein, and the right amount of sugar needed to kick-start my day. You can even top it with raisins. Trust me, these recipes are not just healthy. They’re also incredibly tasty, making your fasting experience a delight. You can be confident that you’re nourishing your body while enjoying the festival.

3. Makhana Shake

Makhna, or fox nuts, are an excellent calcium, potassium, and magnesium source. They are also low in sodium, making them a great evening snack.

Ingredients:

• ¼ th cup roasted Makhana
• 5 Almonds
• 1 tsp Pumpkin seeds
• 1 tsp flax seeds
• One soaked date (soaked for 10 minutes)
• One soaked fig (soaked for 10 minutes)
• 300 ml low-fat milk

How to make Makhana Shake?

• Add roasted makhana, almonds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, date, and fig to a blender jar. Blend everything
• Now add low-fat milk. Blend again. Super yummy and healthy shake is ready.

4. Gur Makhana

Makhana is one of my favorite snacking options. Coating it with Gur just makes it so delicious. Gur controls your blood pressure and is great to have after food. It also purifies your body and detoxifies your liver. 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Makhana
• 3 tbsp Gur
• 1 tsp water
• A pinch of baking soda
• Sesame Seeds

How to make Gur Makhana?

• To a kadai, add makhana and roast well.
• Keep them aside. In the same kadai, add ghee and Gur. Stir well until the whole Gur melts. Then add water and keep stirring.
• At this point, add baking soda. You will see the color of the Gur change, but keep stirring, and it will soon turn back to the original color we want.
• Add roasted Gur to this. Coat well and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Transfer to a bowl or plate and let them cool.

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5. Makhana Paneer Sabzi

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Makhana
• ½ cup Paneer
• 1 tbsp Ghee
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 3-4 green elaichi
• One small stick of dalchini
• Two cloves
• Two bay leaves
• Two green chillies
• Grated ginger
• Almond Cashew Paste
• 1 cup curd
• 1 tbsp saunf powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• Salt
• Kesar milk
• Chopped coriander

How to make Makhana Paneer Sabzi?

• In a kadai, add ghee, add mustard seeds, cloves, bay leaves, slit green chilies, green elachi, and grated ginger.
• Stir and add almond cashew paste, which I prepared by grinding almonds and cashews in water.
• Keep stirring and add curd.
• Stir well and add saunf powder, black pepper, and salt.
• Stir again and add kesar milk, prepared by soaking a few strands of kesar in milk.
• Stir and garnish with chopped coriander.

6. Kuttu Paneer roll

Kuttu ka atta, also known as buckwheat flour, has high fiber content and contains essential fatty acids, beneficial for those with diabetes. It’s gluten-free, and 1 cup contains 122 calories. Excellent source of folic acid, zinc, magnesium, phosphorous

Ingredients:

• 2 tblsp kuttu ka atta
• Salt
• Red chilli
• Water
• 50 gms Paneer
• 2 Chopped green chilli
• Chopped coriander
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• ½ tsp coriander powder
• Pinch of mustard seeds
• 1 tsp Olive oil

How to make Kuttu Paneer roll?

• To make the batter, add kuttu atta, salt, red chili, and water to a bowl and set it aside.
• Now, grease the pan and add the batter to make cheela.
• To prepare the paneer filling, take another pan and add ½ tsp of olive oil, a pinch of mustard seeds, chopped green chili, paneer, salt, cumin powder, and coriander powder.
• Add chopped coriander leaves. Mix well, and simple filing is ready.
• Now, take the cheela, add the filling, and roll it to enjoy.

7. Samak Rice Ki Khichdi

Samak, also known as barnyard millet, is a gluten-free millet. Samak ke chawal or Vrat ke chawal are very popular during fasting festivals. These small, cream-colored grains contain fiber and essential minerals like iron and magnesium.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp sabut cumin seeds
• 2 dried red chilli
• ½ cup chopped carrot
• 1 cup spinach
• Salt according to taste
• 1 tsp Chilli flakes
• 1 cup samak rice
• 2 and ½ cup water
• 2 tbsp chopped peanuts
• 100 gms diced paneer

How to make Samak Rice ki Khichdi?

• To a pan, add ghee cumin seeds and let it splatter.
• Mix well with dried red chili, chopped carrots, spinach, salt, and red chili flakes.
• Add washed samak rice water. Give it a little stir and cover for 5 minutes.
• Now, grease another pan, add diced paneer, and let it turn golden brown on both sides.
• At last, add paneer and chopped peanuts to the khichdi. Mix well and serve.

8. Samak Rice Ki Tikki

Ingredients:

• ½ cup boiled samak rice
• One medium-sized boiled potato
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• Salt according to taste
• 1-2 chopped green chilli
• Chopped coriander
• 1 tbsp crushed unsalted peanuts
• 10 Raisins (optional)

How to make Samak Rice Ki Tikki?

• Add all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Roll to form tikkis.
• On a greased pan, put the tikki and let it golden brown. Flip to cook on the other side as well.
• Serve with beetroot curd or mooli ki chutney (The recipes for the same you will find on my YouTube channel).

9. Nuts and Seeds Shake

Enjoy the goodness of this shake. The delicious milkshake will give you the much-needed energy to boost your day. It’s a powerful shake for growing kids as well. Pumpkin seeds are very high in magnesium, lower your blood sugar level, and improve your heart health.

Sunflower seeds are a great source of vitamins E, B1, and B6 and are rich in iron, magnesium, and zinc. Flax seeds are high in ALA omega-3  and rich in fiber. It’s recommended to have 1-2 tbsp ground flax seeds.

Khus or poppy seeds promote digestion and boost skin and hair health. Almonds lower LDL cholesterol and contain vitamin E and healthy fats.

Dates are high in sugar and excellent pre and post workout, and it’s recommended to have 2-3 dates.

Ingredients: 

• 10 Almonds
• Two dates
• 1 tsp pumpkin seeds
• 1 tsp flax seeds
• 1 tsp sunflower seeds
• 1 tsp poppy seeds
• 250 ml low-fat milk

How to make Nuts and seeds shake?

• Add almonds, dates, seeds, and 100 ml milk to a blender jar. Blend well and
• add the rest 150 ml of milk. Pour into glass and enjoy.
• You can replace dates with figs as well.

10. Nadru Ki Yakhni

Nadru or lotus stem, also known as kamal kakdi, is an excellent source of vitamin C. It helps boost immunity and fights infection. The root also contains minerals like zinc, magnesium, copper, and iron. Rich in dietary fiber and low in saturated fats.

Ingredients:

• One tbsp ghee
• 3 Green elaichi
• One bay leaf
• One small stick of cinnamon
• Three-slit green chili
• 1 and ½ cup Nadu
• 2 cups curd
• One tbsp cumin powder
• One tbsp saunf powder
• One tbsp coriander powder
• One tbsp ginger powder
• 2 tbsp almond cashew paste
• Dried methi leaves
• Water

How to make Nadru Ki yakhni?

• To a cooker, add ghee in the cooker, add a pinch of hing, now add small green elachi or cardamom, cinnamon or dalchini, slit green chilies, bay leaf, and nadru. Add salt, black pepper, and water, and close the cooker’s lid. Wait for two whistles. 

• Meanwhile, let’s prepare the masala curd. To 2 cups of curd, add cumin powder, saunf powder, coriander powder, and ginger powder. Mix well.

• Open the lid of the cooker and check if Nauru has become tender.

• Now, add the masala curd to the nature and 2 tbsp. of almond cashew paste (this paste is prepared by grinding the almonds and cashews with water). Keep stirring.

• In the end, add crushed dried methi leaves and serve.

I hope you will like the above Navratri vrat recipes. Do try them. I wish you and your family a very Happy Navratri. May Goddess Durga bless you all with health, happiness, and prosperity.