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Navratri is a time to indulge in devotion, celebration, as well as lip-smacking food that nourishes both body and soul. Fasting during these nine days does not have to feel restrictive, but should actually be a chance to explore various sattvic meals that are tasty, energising, and satisfying. While some ingredients and spices are avoided during this time, there are still many options to try your hand at vrat-friendly foods and showcase your creativity. With the right recipes, your festive plate can be just as exciting as any feast.
Sweet corn, with its natural sweetness, is a wonderful element to add to your Navratri menu. From hassle-free chaats to satisfying kheers, sweet corn can change itself into vrat-friendly snacks and even sweets that are both nourishing and satisfying.
5 Navratri-Friendly Sweet Corn Recipes
Given below are some of the sweet corn recipes that you can enjoy in the festival of Navratri:
Sweet Corn Sundal
A classic South Indian snack, sundal is light, protein-rich, and perfect for Navratri feasting. To prepare, sweet corn kernels are first sautéed with green chillies, ginger, curry leaves, and seasoned with mustard seeds, then garnished with freshly grated coconut. It is wholesome, mildly spicy, and easy on the stomach, which makes it a great snack option. Loaded with fibre, it keeps you energised throughout the day. Not only does it satisfy hunger, but it also keeps you feeling light and nourished during the festive season.
Sweet Corn Chaat
It is a no-mess chaat that is prepared in minutes and is full of flavour, best for Navratri evenings. To prepare, just add some boiled sweet corn kernels and toss them with rock salt, roasted cumin, a dash of lemon juice and green chilli for a kick of spice. It is savoury, crunchy, and refreshing, which gives you a burst of taste without being too heavy.
Sweet Corn Cutlets
Prepared by adding some boiled sweet corn with mashed potatoes, and singhara (water chestnut) flour to bind everything together. These cutlets are then shallow-fried until they get crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The rock salt, green chillies, and seasoning of mild spices make it a tasty as well as filling evening snack. To elevate its taste further, you can pair it with a bowl of curd or vrat-friendly green chutney. Healthy, crunchy, and tasty, these cutlets are a fantastic option when you want to enjoy snacking without breaking the fasting rules.
Sweet Corn Kheer
Sweet corn kheer should be on your list if you are craving something sweet during Navratri. Prepared by grating some corn and then simmering it in full-fat milk. If you are a vegan, you can use coconut milk. It is further flavoured with cardamom and sweetened by adding jaggery or sugar as per choice. Garnish it with chopped nuts; this creamy kheer gives all the festive feels yet is light on the stomach. Sweet corn gives a natural sweetness and texture, which makes the kheer different from the regular ones. It is not only tasty but also a guilt-free dessert to enjoy during fasting days. It will also add some variety to the regular meals.
Sweet Corn Vrat Dhokla
A twist to the traditional dhokla, this is prepared with ground sweet corn, sweet rice flour (barnyard millet), as well as yoghurt. Steamed until it gets a fluffy perfection, it is further tempered with curry leaves, green chilli, and cumin seeds. It is a vrat-friendly snack option that is soft, spongy, and has a natural sweetness. Light on the stomach and quick to prepare, it is best for breakfast and can also be enjoyed as an evening snack during Navratri.
