Navratri 2025: 5 foods to combine with raw banana to boost fiber intake during fasting

If you are fasting during Navratri and trying to avoid potatoes, raw bananas, or kaccha kela, they can be a wholesome choice. Packed with energy, fiber, and essential nutrients, raw banana is light on the stomach and provides complex carbohydrates that release energy slowly, keeping you energized throughout the day. The fiber helps improve digestion, prevents constipation, and keeps you feeling fuller for longer periods. And the resistant starch present in raw bananas acts like soluble fiber, nourishing gut health and promoting better metabolism. Here we have curated a list of five foods one can combine with raw bananas to boost fiber intake during the 9-day fasting period.

It is a rich source of plant-based protein with all essential amino acids, great for muscle repair and energy. Its fiber and antioxidants promote healthy cholesterol levels. And loaded with vitamins and antioxidants, they help strengthen immunity as well.
How to combine: One can combine with raw banana in tikkis or thalipeeth for a high-fiber, protein-packed dish. They can also be combined together to make kofta with cashew and tomato curry.

Makhana is low in cholesterol, fat, and sodium, making it good for heart health. It contains calcium and magnesium that strengthen bones and teeth. And rich in fiber and protein, it supports digestion, keeps you full, and aids weight management.
How to combine: Simple way is to add roasted makhana to raw banana curry or tikkis for extra crunch and fiber.

Bottle gourd is rich in water content, promotes digestion, prevents constipation, and supports weight management. It also contains potassium and magnesium to help regulate blood pressure. Bottle gourd is also rich in vitamin C, B vitamins, and trace minerals for overall wellness.
How to combine: One can pair raw banana with lauki in a light sabzi to make it more filling and digestion-friendly. One can also make a dry sabzi with these two, that can be consumed during fasting.

It is a gluten-free flour that aids digestion, prevents constipation, and helps keep you fuller for longer. It contains potassium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus that support heart health and bone strength.
How to combine: One can use it in cutlets or cheelas with raw banana for a wholesome, fiber-rich vrat snack.

Sweet potato is rich in vitamin A, C, and B6, which support immunity, skin, and vision. The rich fiber content supports digestion and keeps you full for longer. And the complex carbs release energy slowly, which makes them ideal to be consumed during fasting.

How to combine: One can combine them together post boiling or roasting to make a bhel or chaat for double the fiber and sustained energy.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is meant for general knowledge only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always talk to your doctor before starting any new routine.