Navratri 2024: 12 Healthy dishes to add to your vrat feast

Navratri is here, and it is that time of the year when devotees of Goddess Durga immerse their soul in the zeal of festivity and devotion. Interestingly, in India festivals are incomplete without fasting and feasting, and to celebrate this harmony, follow us through some interesting healthy Satvik delicacies that can be made at home. What’s more, most of these delicacies are made with some simple ingredients that help in providing ample nutrition and satiety that helps in better digestion and weight management and makes it easy to sail through the 9-day long fasts. So, follow us through these easy recipes and enjoy!

Sabudana Khichdi
Sabudana Khichdi is a classic vrat recipe, made with soaked sago pearls, boiled potatoes, and peanuts. Take 1 tsp. ghee and sauté cumin seeds, peanuts, and green chilies. Toss the sabudana pearls and season with sendha namak.

Vegetable Upma
Vegetable Upma can make for a healthy meal, which can be made with semolina or millets.To make this dish, sauté 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.

Amaranth Kheer
To make this healthy and sweet kheer, just cook amaranth seeds in water or milk till the texture turns thick and creamy. Top it up with nuts and seeds, and drizzle some honey for sweetness. It’s a healthy and nutritious way to start your day during the festival.

Kuttu Ki Roti
Kuttu ki roti served with chutney is a delicious and healthy meal. Kuttu flour is a gluten-free dish that is packed with nutrients. To make this roti, simply mix buckwheat flour with water and knead into a dough. Cook on a hot tawa until golden brown.

Singhare Ke Aloo
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.

Curd Rice
Curd rice is a healthy dish made with curd and cooked rice. It’s beneficial for gut health and can be enhanced with chopped veggies for added nutrition. This light meal has healthy probiotics, which makes it a great addition to the healthy diet. Curd rice has approximately 120 calories.

Methi Thepla
Methi Thepla is a classic Gujarati dish that is made with whole wheat flour and fenugreek leaves, which add a punch of taste and health to the dish. Serve it with a side of yogurt or pickle for added taste, making it a satisfying meal during fasting.

Palak Chaat
Prepare a healthy version of Chaat by using baked or roasted spinach leaves. Top with yogurt, tamarind chutney, and spices for a crunchy and tangy snack that’s guilt-free.

Fruit Chaat
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.

Stuffed Paneer Tikka
Marinate paneer cubes in yogurt and spices, then grill or bake them with bell peppers and onions. This protein-rich dish is flavorful and can be enjoyed as an appetizer.



Lauki Kofta
Make koftas using grated bottle gourd mixed with gram flour. Fry or bake them and serve in a light tomato sauce. This dish is high in fiber and low in calories.

Coconut Ladoo
To make these healthy, tasty ladoos, cook grated coconut in 1 teaspoon ghee and add in a syrup of dates along with nuts and seeds. Make small balls and rub them on desiccated coconut; enjoy these simple and nutritious treats.