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Navratri, which literally translates to nine nights, is a period of utter devotion that’s celebrated with great fervour in most parts of India. Starting on the 22nd of September, the 9-day fasting period will go on till the 2nd of October. Adhering to the vrat, devotees abstain from certain grains, ingredients like onion and garlic, and some spices, making ingredients like kuttu ka atta, sabudana, and makhana take the spotlight.
However, you don’t have to make deep-fried snacks with these ingredients. To detox your body and keep your gut healthy during the fasting period, it’s best to use Usha’s air fryer with a minimal amount of oil. Read on to make some crispy yet guilt-free snacks for Navratri.
Sabudana Tikki
Sabudana tikki is a popular vrat-friendly snack that is made during Navratri and Somwar fasts. To make a crispy snack at home, you can take some soaked sabudana and mix it with mashed potatoes. Shape the mixture into patties, and use Usha’s air fryer to cook. You’ll be done in less than thirty minutes. Once crispy, serve with a spicy chutney.
Kuttu Aloo Pakode
Kuttu, also known as buckwheat flour, is a staple ingredient for making Navratri thalis. If you’re over tikkis, you can pair your hot cup of chai with pakode. All you need to do is boil some potatoes, grate them, and mix with kuttu ka atta. Mix in chopped green chillies, ginger, lemon juice, and sendha namak. Next, take small portions of the mixture, grease with a little oil, and air fry to perfection. Add the gluten-free snacks to your fasting thali for a healthy treat.
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Arbi Fries
Moving beyond potato and sweet potato fries, this is your sign to give arbi fries a chance. Start by washing and pressure cooking the root vegetable till tender. Let it cool, peel the skin, and cut into long strips. Toss the slices of arbi in a little oil, season with sendha namak, black pepper, and some ajwain. After preheating Usha’s air fryer, let the seasoned arbi cook for about fifteen minutes. Pair with a dip or ketchup and serve.
Banana Chips
Banana chips are truly one of the best munchies you can ever have. While the store-bought ones are the go-to option, you can make your favourite snack vrat-friendly in Usha’s air fryer to make it vrat-friendly. Take some raw bananas and finely slice them. Air fry after greasing with a little oil and sprinkling some rock salt. Once golden and crispy, take them out of the air fryer basket and dig in.
Roasted Makhana
For a quick vrat-friendly snack to munch during the 9-day fasting period, you can keep a box of roasted makhana near you. You can toss a few cups of makhana in an air fryer with a little oil and sendha namak. You can also season with black pepper and cumin powder. In about ten to fifteen minutes, your perfectly roasted makhana will be ready to munch.
