Sawan 2025: Healthy recipes for the Vrat feast

It’s that time of year, when devotees of Lord Shiva leave no stone unturned to seek blessing of the almighty during the holy month of Sawan. The monsoon season brings with it a wave of festivity and fasts, which revolves around worshiping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Well, if you too are observing fasts, rituals and following sattvik culinary culture, then we have got your back with some interesting yet healthy recipes, which can be prepared for the Vrat feast. So, follow us through these easy ideas and enjoy!

To make this healthy and nutritious kheer, just boil amaranth seeds in milk or water and make the mixture thick and creamy. Spread some nuts and seeds over it and pour honey to sweeten. It is a healthy and nutritious breakfast option to kick-start your day during the festival.

Singhare Ke Aloo is a simple and healthy recipe made by boiling and mashing water chestnuts with boiled potatoes. To accentuate the taste of these tikkis, just add ginger, green chilies and subtle spices like cumin and black pepper along with singhare ka atta to bind the ingredients. Make patties and shallow fry or bake until crispy. Enjoy with green chutney.

Sabudana Khichdi is a traditional vrat dish, prepared with soaked sabudana pearls, cooked aloo, and peanuts. Utilize 1 tsp ghee and add cumin seeds, peanuts, and green chilies, and mix the sabudana pearls with sendha namak seasoning.

Vegetable Upma can make for a healthy meal, which can be made with semolina or millets.to make this dish saute mustard seeds, curry leaves, and your choice of vegetables in ghee and add the roasted semolina. Cook with some water, season with spices and enjoy! This light dish is rich in fiber and can be enjoyed any time of the day.

Mix your favorite seasonal fruits like apples, bananas, and pomegranates. Sprinkle it with chaat masala for a refreshing and nutritious snack that’s great for energy.