Chaitra Navratri 2024: Here are 5 simple snacks for fasting

Chaitra Navratri is a nineday festival that usually falls in the months of March or April depending on the Hindu lunar calendar It is celebrated with great fervour and devotion across India The festival is also known as Vasant Navaratri as it is observed during the spring season This year the festival will be observed from April 9 April 17On this auspicious day devotees worship Goddess Durga and her nine avatars such as Durga Shailputri Brahmacharini Chandraghanta Kushmanda Skandmata Katyayani Kaalratri Maha Gauri and Siddhidatri with great enthusiasm Each day is dedicated to one of the nine forms of Devi DurgaDuring Navratri devotees also prepare traditional snacks at their homes and sing bhajans to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga On Navratri people observe fasting for all nine days In addition some people fast for the first two or last two days of the festival It is believed that Goddess Durga fulfils the wishes of those who fast on these daysDuring the fasting period onions garlic and other spices are completely avoided Many popular dishes are prepared during this festival such as Sabudana Halwa fruit chaat kheer kuttu ki puri and more Here are some of the dishes that you can try making at home while observing fastingMilk and juiceIn order to stay hydrated while fasting it is extremely important to drink plenty of fluids You can even consume lemon water coconut water buttermilk watermelon juice and moreKuttu ki puriKuttu ki puri buckwheat flour is a type of flour commonly used in fasting recipes during festivals It is rich in fiber which can help improve digestion and regulate blood sugar levels It is a healthy source of essential nutrients such as protein iron and magnesium You can enjoy crispy and flavoured Kuttu ki puri served with aloo ki sabzi and curdFruit ChaatFruit chaat is the best option to fill your stomach while you are fasting It is a snack made from a combination of various fruits and spices It is typically made by mixing a variety of fresh fruits such as apples bananas papayas pomegranates and grapesMakhanasMakhana also known as foxnuts or lotus seeds is a popular ingredient in diet snacks during fasting periods It is typically roasted in ghee or fried to create a crispy and crunchy snack with a pinch of Sendha Namak Makhana is low in calories and high in protein and fiber which can help you feel full and satisfied with fewer calories There are a variety of ways to use these snacks such as in kheer pudding curry or as a topping on saladsSabudana HalwaSabudana Halwa is a traditional Indian snack made from tapioca pearls sugar ghee cardamom and other ingredients It is high in carbohydrates which provide energy for the body This makes it an excellent snack for people who need a quick boost of energy during a fasting period It is a very easy and simple recipe method that you can try at any time at home during a fast Have a blissful celebration with these healthy and crispy snacksAlso ReadChaitra Navaratri 2023 Nutritionist shares expert tips for vegans to fast during NavaratriThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever