HAPPY NAVRATRI - Page 2

1. Kuttu ke atte ki poori, paratha or puritanical roti

This is the specialty of Navratri season. Kuttu atta or flour is made from the seeds of the buckwheat. Don't go by its looks. Stuffed with spices and with healthy dollops of ghee, the roti is veritable feast to the taste buds.

2. Aloo Kichdi

Aloo Kichdi is special Navratri Food item, prepared and savored by most of the fast observing Hindus. Aloo Kichdi, also known as Aloo Pulao is prepared using Samwat Rice and Aloo. Rock salt is used for taste instead of regular powdered salt to make the Aloo kichdi during Navratri Season.

3. Aloo sabudana ki tikki

Sabudana, also called Tapioca, is a starch extracted from the root of the plant called Sago palm in Asia. It's sticky and starchy but when treated with spices and deep fried, is simply amazing.

4. Dal Stuffed Puri

In some communities, people undergo rigorous fasts during Navratri that lasts for all the nine days of the festival. Navami. On this day, Kanya Puja is performed. Nine young girls, representing the nine forms of Goddess Durga, are worshiped. Their feet are washed as a mark of respect for the Goddess and then they are offered food, including dal stuffed Puri, channa and Halwa.

5. Makhane ki subzi

Makhane ki subzi are wheat puffs, used for many things making sweets to curry. It is particularly popular during this period. Makhaane Ki Kheer is a very popular recipe which is servesd during this period

6. Navratri Kadi

Navratri Vrat Kadi is prepared using Carrot Koftas, which looks great in Yoghurt. Beet Root Koftas can be used in place of Carrot Koftas to make this kadi.

7. Shakarkandi ki chaat

Shakarkandi ki chaat is also immensely in demand. Shakarland is sweet potatoes. It is chopped, sliced, spiced added and eaten raw. The mixture is called Chaat.

8. Kele Ke Kofte

During Navratri devotees eat only one meal a day, at sunset, which is devoid of grains. One recipe that is popularly eaten by people during Navratri fast is Kele Ke Kofte, which is made with raw banana. The recipe is very easy to cook and tasty to eat.

9. Kaddu Ki Sabzi

Kaddu ki sabzi is one popular recipe prepared on Navratri. Liked by most of the people, it is perfect in case of Navratri fast, in which grains and vegetables are not allowed. In fact, a Navratra thali is incomplete without kaddu ki sabzi. If you want to celebrate Navratri vrat with some delicious food, then try the easy recipe for kaddu ki sabzi.

10. Navratri Raita

Navratri Raita is a spicier Indian version of Cole Slaw, a popular accompaniment dish in Western Cuisine. Navratri Raita is a salty cooling accompaniment dish made of spices and yoghurt. Different types of spices can be used for the preparation of Navratri Raita.

Originally posted by: meenji22