Tomorrow, one week of Navratri starts in India. I have complied this post to share all delicious treats we made for Navratri Fasts. For those who don't know about Navratri. It is a 7-9 days period in India when people worship Goddess Durga and observe fasts. Everything but meat, eggs, rice, grains, lentils, and potent vegetables are prohibited during this fast. So, essentially gluten free foods, buckwheat (kuttu), yogurt, milk, nuts, potatoes, cucumber, squash, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes are consumed the most.
It may seem a little tough or daunting, but trust me, there are endless preparations made using these ingredients! and all scrumptious! Even those who are not fasting, enjoy feast every day of these fasts.
Growing up, I kept Navratri Fasts always, all 7 of them. These days, I, and Vishal only keep last one or two fasts. But.... this food we crave for almost whole year :)
Here, I'm sharing few of my favorite Navratri recipes. These fasts come twice every year, so this list will grow as long as I'm blogging. Stay tuned and check back for more recipes in coming months. When I will keep fasts this time, I'll try to share what I eat... can't promise... but will try!
I will sign off now and wish you all happy Navratri and a delicious Weekend!
Enjoy!!
Savita
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Neeli Raj
ooo... can't wait to try all of these!Savita
Neeli, thanks!Brittany
I LOVE Indian food... I'm drooling!Savita
Brittany, thanks!Jeena
Wonderful collection...every dish falls perfect at its place...Savita
Jeena, thanks!Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
Thank you for this. I am gluten free myself, so this is really helpful.Savita
Dannii, I'm glad you found it useful! thanks for stopping by!Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen
Awesome collection of Navratri recipes. Everything I see here is just to die for! Nomnomnom!Savita
Anu, thank you so much my dear! I'm glad you like my Navratri Recipe collection :) Happy Navratri!Rachna's Kitchen
Very nice fasting recipe collection, each recipe is delectable. Happy Navratra !!Savita
thanks, Rachna :) Happy Navratri to you too!!Manali
Happy Navratri Savita! :) All these recipes are making me drool, can I come over to your place? I wish we were neighbors! Slurp!Savita
:) Happy Navratri to you too! Oh yes! If we were neighbors, there would have been lots of food exchange :) that has it's own charm! You know, I've lived in Seattle for a while, but the sad part, I didn't know you at that time :)