New Delhi: Janmashtami, the day when we all honour Krishna’s arrival on the Earth, is filled with performing prayers, observing fast, following rituals,
and holding grand celebrations by incorporating various activities. This year, it falls on August 16. Janmashtami fasting is a way to please Krishna and earn his divine blessings. It enables devotees to come closer to the Almighty through commitment and discipline. To make this joyous occasion even extra special, enjoying the Janmashtami fasting is crucial.
So, Janmashtami vrat does not have to strain you and drain your energy by keeping your stomach empty or letting you munch on something boring all day. After running errands for the whole day, you can still relish healthy yet soulful, vrat-friendly delicacies. It is the ideal moment when devotion, fasting, and feasting come together for the devotee.
Janmashtami Fasting: 4 Must-try delectable vrat-friendly dishes
1. Sprouted green mung
Sprouted green mung, along with soaked gram, chopped ginger, and coconut, is healthy and delicious to munch on. Sprinkle a pinch of sendha namak or rock salt, usually used in vrat-delicacies.
2. Makhana kheer
Makhana Kheer, a popular Indian dessert, is super easy to prepare. Combine Makhana with dry fruits to create a rich and nutritious dessert, perfect for Janmashtami.
3. Sabudana kheer
This creamy and comforting dessert made with tapioca pearls or sabudana is mildly sweet and cardamom-flavoured, perfect for fasting days. Cook the soaked sabudana in milk on medium heat. Add sugar or jaggery, cardamom powder, and chopped dry fruits as per your requirement. Stir until the pearls turn translucent and simmer briefly. Garnish with chopped dry fruits.
4. Sweet potato chaat
Make sweet potato chaat by mashing 2 boiled potatoes. Add a pinch of rock salt to taste and 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander.
With these 4 delectable vrat-friendly dishes, savour every bite while staying true to the Janmashtami fast.
