The much-awaited nine-day celebration of Navratri is almost here, and we can’t wait to see it begin! Navratri is a major Hindu holiday dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her nine incarnations. Many followers observe a traditional fast during the nine-day festival, having a light vegetarian or sattvik diet. During their fast, believers eat specific types of foods, therefore completely eliminating certain ingredients from their meals. Because of this, over the years, we have come to adjust our food preparation to the traditional sattvic diet and create many new recipes. These recipes also include some of our most loved sweet treats! Yes, you read that right! So, as you continue the fast this year, add some of these sweet treats to your meals and enjoy them with your family. Check out the recipes below!
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These are 5 Navratri special sweets
1. Paneer Malpua
Malpua is undoubtedly one of the most loved sweets, and that is why it is our top recommendation too! This sweet dish which is usually made with flour sees a new twist in this fast-friendly recipe. Here we will tell you how to make delicious Malpua from Paneer. f. find outUl recipe here.
2. Coconut Ladoo
It is known to all that eating coconut in summer is nothing less than a refreshment. How to include it in your fasting desserts?! So, this coconut til ke ladoo should definitely be on your list. Made from coconut, sesame and dates, these laddoos will take away your sudden sugar cravings. See recipe here.
3. Potato Pudding
We are all well aware of how versatile cooking with potatoes can be. So, it’s no surprise that potato pudding exists too! This is a unique fasting dish that is extremely popular in northern homes. This fasting season, try this potato variety. Click here for the full recipe.
4. Vratwali Kheer
Kheer and Indian festivals are inextricably linked. This special kheer is made with fasting-friendly ingredients including parsai (rice-like substance), milk and sugar to meet your fasting needs. Here is the recipe.
(Also read: Navratri Special Thali: How To Make Delicious Navratri Thali At Home,
5. Apple Rabri
The very name of Rabri is enough to make us drowsy. Here, apples, almonds and pistachios are all incorporated to make a rich and creamy rabri. The aromatic dessert also contains cardamom essence, which adds to the delicacy of the dish. Find the full recipe.
So, make these delicious sweets this year and enjoy them with your family!
Happy Navratri 2022!