NoNgs Blog
Awareness articles, festival guides, restaurant findings, and health deep dives.
5 Favorite food of Radharani for Radhashtami
Wondering what to offer Radharani? NoNgs is sharing the ideas and recipes of favorite food of Radharani for Radhashtami!
10 Complete Ganesh Chaturthi Menu
Wondering to offer the guests? NoNgs has curated a list of 10 Complete Ganesh Chaturthi Menu just for you.
13 Ganesh Chaturthi Sweet Recipes
Ganesh Chaturthi sweet recipes is something to stress about, but don't worry NoNgs Community is here to save the day!
18 Krishna Janmashtami Sweets to Make
The best part of Gopal's day is the Krishna Janmashtami sweets, here is 18 options for you. Hare Krishna!
14 Complete Menu for Krishna Janmashtami
Plan your complete menu for Krishna Janmashtami, from bhog and prasad to simple vrat-friendly meals.
5 Main Krishna Janmashtami Prasad Ideas
Looking for main Krishna Janmashtami prasad? Explore simple offerings you can prepare for Gopal this Janmashtami.
6 Sabudana Recipes for Janmashtami Vrat
From khichdi to kheer, let NoNgs share with you popular sabudana recipes for Janmashtami vrat!
8 Makhana Recipe for Janmashtami Fasting
Add variety to your vrat this year with a simple and delicious Makhana recipe for Janmashtami that the whole family can enjoy.
25 Recipe to Celebrate Krishna Janmashtami
Confused about the recipe to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami? Don't worry, from lunch to dessert- we have it all!
Which Dals Are Low-FODMAP? Per-Dal Safe-Portion Table
Is toor dal low FODMAP? Serving size decides. Per-dal safe-portion table for moong, toor, chana, masoor, urad, rajma and besan, plus NONG hing tips.
Are Vrat & Falahari Packaged Snacks Actually Fasting-Safe?
Vrat namkeen onion garlic free, can we eat Lays in Navratri fast? Learn what breaks a fast — salt type, maltodextrin, yeast extract — and verify any pack.
Eating Out No Onion No Garlic (and Jain): Ordering Guide
Learn how to find no onion no garlic food while travelling in India: ordering scripts, red-flag dishes, hing and tadka questions, plus train and Jain tips.
No Onion No Garlic Does Not Mean Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan or Gut-Safe
Does no onion no garlic mean Jain vegetarian? No — a NONG label still allows root veg, egg, gelatin, dairy, honey and gut triggers. Here's how to verify.
Is It Sattvic or Jain? Status of Foods People Argue About
Is mushroom tamasic, is ginger Jain, is coffee sattvic? An arbitrated status table for the NONG foods people argue about — sattvic vs Jain rulings.
Kuttu Atta for Vrat: How to Spot Unsafe Buckwheat Flour
Learn how to check kuttu atta is safe fresh before Navratri vrat: smell, colour, moisture and expiry tests, whole giri vs pre-ground, plus verified NONG picks.
Is Hing Allowed in Jain, Sattvic, Ekadashi & Navratri Food?
Is hing allowed in Jain, sattvic, Navratri, Ekadashi food? A per-context verdict table, the hidden wheat-filler catch, and vrat-safe swaps when hing is off.
Which Hing (Asafoetida) Brand Is Pure, Wheat-Free & NONG?
Which hing is pure, gluten free, and onion garlic free by brand in India? Read the label for wheat fillers and compare compounded vs pure hing.
Is It NONG or Jain? Verified Indian Packaged Snacks
Which packaged snacks are onion garlic free in India? Use this NONG vs Jain method to verify bhujia, chips, Kurkure, Maggi and Oreo per pack, not by brand.
Hidden Onion & Garlic in Indian Packaged Food Labels
Hidden onion garlic in packaged food: how to check label umbrella terms like spices, seasoning and natural flavour on Indian FSSAI packs, step by step.
NONG vs Sattvic vs Jain vs Navratri vs Low-FODMAP: Full Comparison
The difference between Jain and sattvic food explained — plus NONG, Navratri vrat and low-FODMAP — in one big allowed/forbidden comparison table for India.
Navratri Food Guide: What's NONG & What's Not
Not all Navratri fasting foods are NONG safe. We break it all down.
Complete 8-Day Paryushan Meal Plan (All NONG)
An 8-day complete meal plan for Paryushan — breakfast, lunch, dinner, verified no onion no garlic.
How to Read a Food Label for Hidden Onion & Garlic
Dehydrated onion, onion extract, natural flavours — every sneaky way onion and garlic hide on ingredient labels.
Best Jain-Friendly Restaurants in Mumbai
A curated list of Mumbai restaurants with verified Jain menus — from fine dining to quick bites.