9 Best Navratri Vrat Recipes for 9 Days
When we imagine vrat, it's always sabudana and khichdi that comes to our mind, let's make something new everyday with the best Navratri vrat recipes suggested by NoNgs
Navratri is a nine-day festival to worship Maa Durga or Goddess Durga’s nine forms. During these nine days, several devotees follow a strict Navratri vrat diet. NoNgs has prepared Navratri special recipes and complete Navrati vrat menu for each day for everyone observing the fast with th. We believe following a vrat does not mean repeating the same ingredient or eating one dish the entire day. A satisfying Navratri fasting meal usually works best when a main dish is paired with the right side dishes. Here are nine of the best Navratri vrat recipes along with the complete Navratri vrat meal for each day.
Sabudana Khichdi
Sabudana Khichdi is one of the most popular Navratri vrat recipes and could be consumed anytime of the day. Since khichdi already contains sabudana, potatoes, and peanuts, you can avoid having any other side dish. For a balanced Navratri vrat meal, serve it with plain yogurt or cucumber raita, and fresh fruits. You can also add a Navratri special sweet to have a complete Navratri vrat menu. Here’s how to make Sabudana Khichdi.
Day 1: Sabudana Khichdi + Cucumber Raita + Fresh Fruit.
Tip: Before cooking, press one tapioca pearl between your fingers and check if it mashes easily without feeling excessively sticky.
Read: Navratri Day 1 Menu (NoNgs Recommendation)
Samak Chawal Ki Kheer
When the most usual grains are prohibited during the Navratri vrat, Samak Chawal comes to the rescue being the most perfect alternative. Samak Chawal Kheer will work as the perfect Navratri dessert to enjoy with Singhara Atta Roti and Jeera Aloo - it will be worth the wait and really is the perfect assortment of a complete Navratri vrat menu. Here’s how to make Samak Chawal Ki Kheer.
Day 2: Jeera Aloo + Singhara Atta Roti + Cucumber Raita + Samak Chawal Ki Kheer.
Tip: Avoid cooking Samak Chawal ki Kheer on very high heat, as milk can stick or scorch easily.
Makhana Kheer
Makhana Kheer is another Navratri special dessert that fits naturally into a Navratri vrat menu. Roasted makhana with milk, sugar, and nuts creates a creamy dessert with a delicious texture. This is especially good for you if you are having something a little fried like raw banana tikki with cucumber raita as the evening snack. At night, you can enjoy a warm bowl of Makhana Kheer to complete Navratri day 3. Also, we would recommend having some roasted Makhana during the evening if you don’t want to have Makhana Kheer and have other plain dairy sweet dishes prepared. Here's how to make Makhana Kheer.
Day 3: Raw Banana Cutlets + Cucumber Raita + Makhana Kheer.
Tip: For varied texture, crush some makhana finely and leave some pieces whole. Follow this for every makhana recipe, you won’t regret the texture.
Sabudana Vada
After the smell of sweets and fruits throughout the day, Sabudana Vada will be the ideal Navratri vrat food to indulge in. During Navratri vrat days, eating something heavy feels almost scary for health, so keeping something light on Navratri day 4 like a bowl of fruits, sabudana vada, with cucumber raita will not make you feel heavy but also keep you full. Here’s the complete recipe of Sabudana Vada.
Day 4: Sabudana Vada + Cucumber Raita + Fruit.
Tip: Drain the soaked sabudana thoroughly before making the mixture. Excess moisture will cause the vada to break.
Raw Banana Tikki
Raw Banana Tikki or Cutlets are a useful addition to a Navratri menu when you want to avoid potatoes. Combined with roasted peanut powder and fast-friendly seasonings it can be the perfect Navratri evening snack. For a complete Navratri vrat meal, serve the Raw Banana Tikki with cucumber raita or plain yogurt. If you are planning a Navratri fasting recipes for the family, Makhana Kheer can be the best Navratri vrat recipes to add. Here’s the complete recipe of Raw Banana Tikki.
Day 5: Raw Banana Cutlets + Lauki Soup + Cucumber Raita + Makhana Kheer.
Tip: Avoid overboiling the raw bananas. The texture should be tender enough to mash but firm enough to retain the structure.
Jeera Aloo
Jeera Aloo is one of the best Navratri vrat recipes but the flavor of cumin (jeera) and the evergreen love for aloo makes it the best dish to have on most days throughout Navratri. Unlike some of the other heavy side dishes, Jeera Aloo can easily blend in Navratri fasting recipes like Singhara Atta Paratha or Kuttu Puri. A bowl of lauki soup, cucumber raita and Samak Chawal Kheer will complete the Navratri fasting menu for Day 6. Here’s how to make vrat-friendly Jeera Aloo.
Day 6: Jeera Aloo + Kuttu Puri + Cucumber Raita + Samak Chawal Ki Kheer.
Tip: To get the most of the flavor and aroma, make sure to let the cumin sizzle in oil before adding the potatoes.
Sabudana Paratha
Sabudana Paratha gives your Navratri vrat menu a slight change from the usual kuttu and singhara atta preparation. Sabudana, mashed potato, roasted peanut powder, and fast seasonings creates a filling paratha. Plain yogurt, cucumber raita, and fresh fruit are a perfect pairing. Here’s how to make Sabudana Paratha.
Day 7: Sabudana Paratha + Cucumber Raita + Fresh Fruit.
Tip: Flatten the paratha gently otherwise the sabudana mixture will break apart.
Sukhi Arbi Fry
Sukhi Arbi Fry develops a crisp exterior while remaining soft inside, giving the Navratri vrat meal a texture that is very different from khichdi, kheer, or other softer fasting dishes.Since arbi is naturally filling, it works particularly well as a side dish. Pair this popular vrat dish with singhara atta puri, along with yogurt or cucumber raita. You can also add a bowl of lauki soup to get the flavor of the best Navratri vrat recipes. Here’s how to make Sukhi Arbi Fry.
Day 8: Sukhi Arbi Fry + Singhara Atta Paratha + Cucumber Raita + Lauki Soup.
Tip: Peel and slice the arbi once it's cool. To get crispy arbi make sure to pat the arbi dry.
Samak Rice Pilaf
Samak Rice Pilaf is the appropriate choice for the ninth day of Navratri because it offers a rice-based dish. It can be cooked with Navratri fasting-friendly ingredients like potatoes, cumin, herbs, and spices to create a flavorful one-pot meal. Unlike a plain samak rice preparation, a pilaf can be the main dish with all the filling ingredients in it. Serve it with cucumber raita, roasted makhana on the side, and a sweet preparation to complete the Navratri vrat food menu. Here’s the full recipe of Samak Rice Pilaf or Samak Pulao.
Day 9: Samak Rice Pilaf + Cucumber Raita + Roasted Makhana + Vrat-Friendly Sweet.
Tip: Avoid excessive stirring of the samak rice as it will cause the grains to break, turning the dish mushy.
The best Navratri vrat recipes does not have to feel repetitive with NoNgs Community. With ingredients such as sabudana, samak rice, makhana, arbi, raw banana, potatoes, and singhara atta, you can create a variety of meals of different textures. Focus on an individual main recipe and add yogurt, cucumber raita, a light lauki soup, vrat-friendly breads, fruits, or a kind of sweet as side dishes. We try to curate and provide the best recipe suggestions for people following vrat during festivals, strict Jain, Sattvic, or NoNg (No Onion No Garlic) diet. Our entire platform is dedicated to everything NoNg so don’t forget to explore. Happy Navratri!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we eat hing in Navratri fasting recipes?
A: We would highly recommend to avoid hing during Navratri fast. Store bought hing is commonly mixed with wheat or rice flour.
What can we eat in Navratri vrat meal?
A: You can eat kuttu atta, singhara atta, rajgira atta, sabudana, sama chawal, sendha namak, pumpkin, potatoes, bottle gourd, sweet potatoes, arbi, fresh fruits, etc. If you want proper recipes, check NoNg Store blogs.
What to eat after Navratri vrat?
A: After Navratri vrat, eat something light like lauki soup, makhana chaat, apple walnut milkshake - You can check out best Navratri vrat recipes for each day and NoNgs recommendation of special Navratri recipes at NoNg Store blogs.