The nine-day long festival of Navratri has finally arrived, and devotees across the world are all set to observe the ritualistic fast (or Navratri Vrat). If you too are planning to keep a fast this Navratri, and you feel that the options are limited, then you are underestimating the power of the ingredients available around you. There are many dishes that can be prepared with Navratri-special foods like sago, samak rice, buckwheat flour, water chestnut flour, makhana and more. Having said that, here we bring you 5 quick and easy khichdi recipes made using vrat-friendly ingredients. Apart from being delicious, they are also very nutritious. So what are you waiting for? Let’s start with the list.
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Here are 5 vrat-friendly khichdi recipes you must try:
1. Makhana Khichdi – Our Recommendation
Let’s start the list with the easiest one. Since Makhana takes very little time to cook, we bring you a perfect recipe to make immediately after evening prayers when hunger is at its peak. Find the recipe here.
2. Buckwheat Khichdi
Ahead, we bring for you a very tasty Khichdi recipe made with buckwheat flour. The best thing about this recipe is that it takes only 15-20 minutes to make. Pour ghee over it and taste! Click here.
3. Sabudana Khichdi
Sabudana Khichdi is one of the most commonly eaten dishes in Western India, especially in the regions of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Pair it with a bowl full of curd or vrat-friendly aloo rasedar and your meal is ready! Find the recipe here.
4. Samak Rice Khichdi
As the name suggests, this khichdi is made from vrat-friendly samak rice, which needs to be soaked for just 2 hours. Pressure cook it with some spices, add a spoonful of ghee, mix it with curd or peanut chutney!
5. Sweet Potato Khichdi
This simple and quick khichdi is made with grated potatoes and sweet potatoes, along with green chillies, mustard seeds and lemon juice. Add crushed peanuts for a crunchy texture.
So what are you waiting for? Spice up your fasting time with these vrat-friendly khichdi recipes and let us know how you all liked them in the comments below.
Happy Navratri 2024!
