Navratri 2022: Food that you can eat while fasting

Along with all the celebration, Navratri also marks nine days of fasting. During the nine days, believers avoid meat, grains, onion, garlic and alcohol. This Navratri, we list some special food that  can be consumed while fasting.

Makhana Kheer: No festival is complete without a dessert, and one can relish Makhana Kheer during the festivity. You just need to replace rice with makhana, which is a great snack to have during the fast. Credit: DH Photo

Sama Idli: This savoury rice cake dish is made by steaming a batter consisting of sama rice (swang ke chawal) and spices used during fast. One can have this for breakfast or dinner with varieties of chutney. Credit: the_food__and_more/Instagram

Lauki Ka Halwa: This dish is perfect to keep the festival vibe in full spirit. You need to peel and mash the Calabash (Lauki) and add ghee, milk, sugar, cardamom and cashews to prepare this simple halwa. Credit: ruchicooks/Instagram

Sabudana Khichdi: Made with soaked sabudana, potato, ghee and peanuts, this dish is full of carbohydrates and will keep you energised. Credit: DH Photo

Kuttu ki Puri and Aloo ki Subzi: Aloo Poori is a very popular dish at Navratri specially in Northern India. People normally eat this dish with lassi or boondi raita. Credit: hindustankazayka/Instagram