Every year the festival of Navratri brings immense celebration of devotion and joy and of course, scrumptious feasting. Although the nine days of Navratri see people usually engage in fasting, mindful, and vegetarian eating, each region in India has its traditional way of celebrating this festival.
While people in Gujarat play Garba, the Bengalis celebrate through Durga Pujo, and there is no doubt that Indian cuisine shines the most during this festive celebration. As food connects all, traditional dishes coming from every state are something that every Indian looks forward to. We have curated a list of 6 delicious recipes that you would love to make at home.
Khandvi – Gujarat
Gujarati cuisine is one of the most distinctive and delicious during Navratri. “Khandvi” is one such wholesome dish that people adore. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, this dish is also pretty to look at.
Ingredients:
Gram flour
Buttermilk
Turmeric powder
Cooking oil
Coconut
Mustard seeds
Coriander
Learn how to make it, here.
Aloo Posto – West Bengal
If you are looking for a true taste of Navratri, West Bengal’s diverse culinary heritage is your answer. “Aloo Posto” is a simple yet elegant dish to try.
Ingredients:
Baby potatoes
Poppy seeds
Cooking oil
Nigella seeds
Green chillies
Turmeric powder
Water
Sugar
Salt
Learn how to make it, here.
Sabudana Vada – Maharashtra
As people fast during Navratri, dishes made from Sabudana aka tapioca pearls are mostly preferred. In Maharashtra, crispy and crunchy “Sabudana Vada” is a star dish and one that you should not miss on making.
Ingredients:
Sabudana (Tapioca pearls)
Potatoes
Peanuts
Salt
Cilantro
Lemon juice
Green chillies
Cooking Oil
Singhare Ke Atte Ka Halwa – Rajasthan
Rajasthan and other Indian states including Bigar and Jharkhand celebrate Navratri with a sweet dessert called, “Singhare Ke Atte Ka Halwa.” This dessert makes both a rich fasting and festive offering.
Ingredients:
Chestnut flour
Water
Ghee
Jaggery
Nuts and dry fruits
Kuttu Ki Puri – North India
The festival of Navratri is celebrated with much joy across North India with “Kuttu Ki Puri” being a wholesome and soul-comforting food choice. This fried buckwheat bread is usually eaten with Aloo Sabzi (Potato vegetable).
Ingredients:
Buckwheat flour
Potato
Green chili
Salt
Black pepper
Coriander
Cooking oil
Payasam – South India
The South Indian states of India usually celebrate Navratri with a sweet delicacy called “Payasam”. Also known as “Paravannam” or “Ksheerannam”, this dish is also offered as bhog to the gods.
Ingredients:
Milk
Rice/ Lentils/ Fox Nuts
Jaggery
Cardamom
Saffron
Nuts & dry fruits
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