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One of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals in the country, Navratri refers to the nine auspicious nights during which goddess Durga and her nine forms are worshipped. The festival is celebrated twice a year, one during the beginning of autumn and second right before Dussehra and Diwali, at the onset of the winters right before the year ends. The celebrations involve fasting for nine days, when the devotees abstain from consuming meat and alcohol. Not just that, onions, garlic, grains and pulses too are avoided at this time. Many eat light meals that mostly comprises of ingredients like sabudana, kuttu ka atta, amaranth, singhare ka atta, fruits and vegetables, etc. The food made duringthis time are low on spices and high in fibre and nutrient content. But it doesn't mean they are any less delicious. Fasting during Navratri doesn't necessarily involves eating food that do not appeal to your taste buds. You can fast and eat yummy Navratri dishes at the same time. Don't believe us? Here are nine recipes for the nine days of Navratri that you can try making at home and treat yourself and your loved ones.
Idli bonda: The Idli Bonda fusion recipe mixes the healthy idli with the popular evening snack of many in India — the humble aloo bonda and makes for an interesting as well as delicious dish to try during the Navratris. Click here for the recipe.
Makhane aur paneer: Make this amazing paneer and makhana dish for your loved ones fasting during the Navratris. Click here for the recipe.
Khatta meetha pumpkin: Treat your taste buds to a delicious dish of a sweet and sour pumpkin curry, perfect to eat with your vrat atta-made rotis. Click here for the recipe.
Navratra special plantain koftas: If you think Navratri fasting would deprive you of delicious food, prove yourself wrong with this delicious plantain koftas made with raw bananas and paneer. Click here for the recipe.
Dahi wale aloo: Want to eat something delicious but do not want to compromise on the health quotient either? Try dahi aloo, a delicious combination of potatoes and yoghurt — every bit healthy and yummy. Click here for the recipe.
Samak ki tikkis: Make the delicious and healthy samak ki tikkis as an evening snack for your little ones. Click here for the recipe.</a
Singhare ke atta ka halwa: Treat your sweet tooth to some delicious halwa made of singhare ka atta during this Navratri. Click here for the recipe.</a
Vrat kadhi: Miss eating kadhi pakodas and rice? Try making this vrat kadhi recipe at home. We promise you won't be disappointed. Click here for the recipe.</a
Kashmir mirch aloo: Thought Navratri food is bland? Cook for yourself and your loved ones the delicious Kashmir mirch aloo dish made with seasonal herbs. Click here for the recipe.
