Navratri 2025 began on 22 September and ends Vijayadashmi on October 2. The festival honors nine avatars of the goddess Durgy.
Here are the 10 most healthy fasting options. Remember that fasting rules vary according to the region, community and personal beliefs. So you can choose meals.
Sabudan Khichdi
Sabudana Khichdi is a simple and filler bowl made of sabudan, boiled potatoes, roast peanuts, cumin and green chili. It’s light, gluten -free and easily spent. Peanuts add proteins and crunchy, while lemon juice gives freshness. Popular during fasting keeps one full for hours.
UPMA
Samak Rice or Barnyard Millet is a nutritious alternative to the fasting. UPMA is made of dry roast halves, vegetables, mild spices and sometimes nuts. It provides balanced nutrition and permanent energy. It is gluten -free and easy to spend, making it a terminal for fasting.
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Moong’s vegetable
Vegetable Moong Dal is a classic meal made of roast yellow Moong and fresh vegetables such as cauliflower, carrots, beans and peas. He boiled with turmeric and mild spices. Vegetables are fried and later mixed. The final temperament of red chili peppers, leaves and ghee adds a scent.
Basanti Pulao
Basanti Pulao or Bengali sweet Pulao, is a festive yellow rice bowl from Bengal. It is sweet and fragrant, made of Gobinobhog, Ghi, turmeric, saffron, sugar and whole spices. Cases and raisins increase wealth.
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Ragged rice
Cidal rice, called Thayir Sadam in Tamil or Perugu Annam in Teluga, is South Indian comfort. Soft rice is mixed with fresh cottage cheese, salt and sometimes milk for cream. It is tempered by spices, ginger, curry leaves and coriander. Carrots or pomegran seeds can be added.
Fruit salad
Fresh fruit bowl is a great possibility of suggested on an empty stomach. It provides vitamins, antioxidants and hydration. Mixing apples, bananas, papayas and pomegranate offers natural sugars, fiber and nutrients. Fruits increase energy, remove toxins and strengthen immunity.
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Chirer Polao
Chirer Polao is a lightweight and tasty Bengal food made of flattened rice (POHA), vegetables and spices. They are cooked with potatoes, peas, carrots, cashews and raisins. He is flavored by Bay Leaf, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin and ghi. Fast, filling and easy to spend, it is ideal for fasting 2025.
Roast machana
Baked machana is healthy, light snacks full of protein, fiber and antioxidants. It promotes heart health, digestion and bone strength while maintaining low calories. Thanks to its crisis and neutral taste, it is ideal for fasting recipes.
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Paratha
Packed Parathas are a North Indian favorite that looks forward to breakfast or lunch. These whole grain breads are full of tasty ingredients. The popular is Aloo Paratha with spicy potato porridge, Mr. Paratha with a crumbling pane, Gobi Paratha with grated cauliflower and Mooli Paratha with seasoned radish.
Coconut
Laddoos coconuts are fresh at home with grated coconut and sugar (or jaggers). Sometimes they are made of dry fruit or seeds. These laddoos are fast friendly and healthy. Rich fiber and good fats give energy and tasty end of food on an empty stomach.
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