Pethe (Kaddu) Ka Halwa

Orange Pumpkin Halwa (fudge) Peela Petha/Kaddu or Orange Pumpkin is a inherently sweet. Pethe ka halwa (fudge) is a delicious dessert that is also comparatively healthier as it requires very less sugar due to the natural sweetness of this nutritious vegetable. Pethe ka halwa is easy to make and it can also be consumed during

Mirch Mungfali ki Sabji

Vratwali Sabji Chilli Peanut Curry During Vrats (fasts) like Navratri , Shivratri, there are many food restrictions. Those who observe these fasts can only consume a limited number of foods. While all cereals and legumes are off limits, most veggies are also not allowed to be consumed. But this does not mean that you cannot

Malai Matthi

Subtly Sweet, Crunchy, Crumbly, Whole Wheat Flour Snack Malai Matthi is a subtly sweet, crunchy snack with a crumbly texture. It makes for a delicious teatime snack. If you are looking for a prasad that is not sweet or heavy like the traditional ones such as laddoo or halwa, you can offer malai matthi.  Instead

Choorma Laddoo

Whole Wheat Flour Laddoos Laddoos are one of the most popular sweets across Indian. They are particularly made during festivals and on auspicious occasions. There are many varieties of Laddoos  – besan ke laddoo, motichoor ke laddoo, suji ke laddoo, churme ke (aate ke) laddoo. Churma Laddoo or churme ke laddoo are especially made on

Aate ka Sukha Prasad

Satyanarayan Prasad / Panjiri Aate ka prasad (or Panjiri) is a special sweet dish made as an offering to god during Pujas – particularly Satnarayan Puja. This prasad is more popular in North India. It is a simple preparation that requires just 3 main ingredients – whole wheat flour, ghee and sugar/jaggery. Adding nuts and

Vrat Wale Aloo – Navratri Special

Curried Potatoes – Food for Fasting days Potatoes are filling, nutritious, delicious and versatile… all at the same time. As they are one of the foods allowed during fasting periods, they are extensively used to make different kinds of foods that can be enjoyed while one is fasting. From savouries to sweets and from finger

Vrat Wale kele – Navratri Special

Raw Banana Curry An important aspect of fasting is refraining from consuming certain foods. So, from the limited food options that there are, an entire ‘cuisine’ of the sorts has come into being that thrives on the variety created by preparing the same (limited) ingredients in different ways. Raw Bananas are one of the foods

Sabudana Khichdi – Navratri Special

Sago Khitchdi – Food for Fasting Days Sabudana (sago) khichdi is a fluffy, light and yet satiating dish that is enjoyed particularly during vrats (fasting days). This simple preparation also makes for a nutritious and quick breakfast, if you have soaked sabudana ready. It is so popular, in some parts of India, that is also

Sabudana Vada – Navratri Special

Sago & boiled potato fritters Crispy outside and gooey inside, hot sabudana vada is a snack that is hard to resist. The two main ingredients, potatoes and sabudana (sago/tapioca pearls) can be consumed during fasts. So, it makes for a great Vrat-food. These vadas are so delicious that they have become a food for all

Kachche Kele Ki Tikki – Navratri Special

Raw Banana Tikki For Navratri Fasts are periods of abstinence from consuming certain foods – particularly cereals, pulses and some vegetables – are an integral part of the Indian culture and Hindu way of life. On holy days like Chaturthi, Ekadashi or Purnima and on auspicious festivals like Shivratri and Navrati, it is common practice