New Delhi: Navratri is not only a time of celebration, but it is also a time when devotion influences your food habits as well. Many people fast during
these 9 days to show faith and love for Maa Durga. Abstaining from grains and certain ingredients while turning towards sattvic food as a part of their diet. Fasting doesn’t need to be about consuming fried and flatulence-inducing foods that do more harm than good. With the right and mindful choices, you can create healthy plans that support this detox and nourishment period.
The essence of Navratri fasting is in consuming foods that are healthy and spiritually aligned. Food items like buckwheat flour, water chestnut flour, fruits, nuts, and milk-based foods take the spotlight as the prime ingredients for this fasting season. In recent times, health-conscious people who also focus on taste have curated recipes for fasting that are nutrient-rich and yet low in fat, carbs and flatulence.
Healthy Navratri fasting recipes
Kuttu Rotis/Paranthas
Famous among diabetic patients, buckwheat flour is a fibre-rich, gluten-free option. It also maintains blood sugar levels, so you don’t experience a spike right after. Rich in iron, it also helps people with anaemia. Make a dough with hot water to bind it together, and cook it with small amounts of oil.
Samak Rice Pulao
A sattvic alternative to regular rice, Samak rice is easier to cook and digest. Even generally, it is a healthier alternative as its glycemic index is way lower. Rich in fibre, magnesium and calcium.
Cook with mild spices, vegetables or beans for a good and balanced meal.
Makhana Kheer
Made from fox nuts, this dish is sure to end the day on a sweeter note! Fox nuts are a healthy and gluten-free snack in India and the rest of Asia. Packed with protein, vitamins, fibre and minerals, you are sure to love this dish. Made just like normal kheer, but instead of adding fox nuts.
Fasting does not have to be limited to fried snacks or heavy meals; using these recipes can help you take on the day without facing fatigue and exhaustion, and with a heart full of devotion!
