Jeera Samak Rice
Samak rice is a fruit and not a cereal and that’s why it can be eaten in fasts. It is very easy to digest and tastes very much like rice. […]
Category: Vrat/Fast
Vrat and Fasts are an essential part of Indian religions. Every fast has its dos and donts but most allow a few things in fasts like fruits, nuts, potatoes, milk products and seeds. Some fasts last for 10 days and some are kept for a day only.
When fasts last for 10 days, it becomes challenging to keep your cravings away. One good way to deal with it is to bring variety in the meal. Here are some recipes that I have collected over the years, which will keep you in the fast game without craving for the normal food.
Gud Makhane (Fox Nuts)
Gud and Makhane, both are nutritious food items. Makhane have a lot of calcium, which is great for bones. Gud of course is good to get rid of the inhaled […]
Aloo Ka Raita
Aloo Ka Raita is a comfort side dish for the times when you don’t want to cook too much, yet want to have a good spread. It’s nourishing, it’s soothing […]
Kutu Kadhi or Soup
Kutu Kadhi or Soup is a great dish to enjoy during fasts. It’s basically the regular Kadhi made with Kutu Ka Aata instead of Besan. Nonetheless, it tastes great because […]
Kuttu Parantha
Kuttu Parantha is the staple food during fasts in North India. Since Kuttu is warm in nature, it’s best eaten with yogurt. Kuttu is very high in fiber and the […]
Simple Arbi (Taro Roots) Curry
This is a simple Simple Arbi (Taro Roots) Curry made at home in Northern India. Although the hero of this curry is green chillies and the lime juice. Preparation Time: […]
Tandoori Pineapple
Most nutritionists tell us to eat fruit as a snack. Meaning, eat fruits just by themselves without combining it with a meal. Not before a meal, not after a meal, […]
Samak Rice Pulao
Samak rice is a fruit and not a cereal and that’s why it can be eaten in fasts. It is very easy to digest and tastes very much like rice. […]
Sabudana Kheer or Tapioca Pudding
Sago or Sabudana is full of energy and carbohydrates and perhaps that’s the reason it’s eaten during the fast, to give quick energy. Among other dishes, Sabudana Kheer or Tapioca […]
Sabudana Khichadi For Vrat
Sabudana Khichadi For Vrat is perfect for Navratri or Shivratri fasts. It’s tasty, it’s healthy and pretty filling too. Preparation Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty: Easy Ingredients Sabudana (tapioca […]
Vrat Wali Aloo Ki Sabji
In most Indian fasts, you are allowed to consume very limited number of vegetables and spices. Fortunately potatoes are one of those. Vrat Wali Aloo Ki Sabji is a very […]
Samak Rice Kheer
Samak Rice Kheer is very similar to Rice Kheer except that it takes less time to make it. Samak rice is a fruit and not a cereal and that’s why […]
Yogurt Drink
Yogurt Drink is a great drink for a hot summer day because it hydrates you, cools you off and is extremely healthy. Preparation time: 5 minutes Servings: 1 Difficulty: Easy […]
Masala Makhane (Puffed Lotus Seeds)
Usage of makhane or puffed lotus seeds has been limited to mostly sweets only but this recipe makes a quick savory snack out of makhane. Since these are full of […]
Kutu Ki Puri
Kutu Ki Puri is the staple food during fast in North India. Since Kutu is warm in nature it’s best eaten with yogurt. Kutu is very high in fiber and […]
Kutu Ki Pakori
Kutu Ki Pakori is a very popular snack for the fasting days. It’s very simple to make and tastes delicious. It can be eaten with any fresh chutney or it […]
Dates and Nuts Rolls
Dates and Nuts Rolls is perfect for those, who like to avoid sugar. It has no added sugar. All the sugar comes from dried fruits. It’s rich in nuts but […]
Sandesh
Sandesh is a popular Bengali dessert made with cottage cheese and sugar. You can prepare many different variations just by changing the flavors and the type of sugar. Preparation Time: […]
Sabudana Thalipeeth (Tapioca Pancake)
Thalipeeth is a Marathi word which means multigrain pancake. This is a very common Maharashtrian breakfast dish. Sabudana Thalipeeth is popular during Navrathri or fasting time, it can be consumed […]
Shrikhand
Shrikhand is an Indian dessert, made out of hung dahi/curd/yogurt and various flavors like saffron, cardamom etc. It is a very popular sweet in Maharashtra and Gujarat. Preparation Time: A […]