Maha Shivratri 2024: 10 vrat-friendly foods to eat
Sabudana KhichdiMade with soaked tapioca pearls (sabudana), peanuts, potatoes, and spices like cumin seeds, green chilies, and curry leaves, this is a popular fasting dish.
Kuttu Ki PuriBuckwheat flour puris fried until golden brown, served with yoghurt, is a perfect fasting recipe.
Singhare ke Atte ka HalwaWater chestnut flour cooked with ghee, sugar, and cardamom creates a delicious sweet dish that is ideal for eating while fasting.
Vrat Ke ChawalVrat ke chawal is a simple dish made with barnyard millet (samak rice) seasoned with cumin seeds, green chilies, and fresh coriander leaves that can be eaten while fasting.
Aloo JeeraBoiled potatoes sautéed with cumin seeds, green chilies, and fresh coriander leaves make an easy and flavourful fasting dish.
Fruit SaladA mix of fruits such as bananas, apples, pomegranates, and grapes tossed with lemon juice and a sprinkle of rock salt is a refreshing meal to eat while fasting.
Sama Rice KhichdiSama rice cooked with vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes, and spices, make a nutritious and filling fasting snack.
Makhana (Foxnuts) SnackDry roasted makhana, seasoned with rock salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cumin powder, is a crunchy and guilt-free fasting snack.
Sabudana KheerTapioca pearls cooked in milk and sugar, flavoured with cardamom and saffron, make a creamy and indulgent dessert to enjoy while fasting.
Rajgira ParathaAmaranth flour dough rolled into flatbreads and cooked on a griddle is a great fasting meal.